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The CEO Newsletter April 11, 2025 | | | | | | | | | | Learn from the Trump Negotiation Approach: Leverage,Tactics,Uncertainty Donald Trump rose to the presidency by highlighting his reputation as a master negotiator, vowing to apply his “Art of the Deal” mindset to governing the country. During his first term, he tackled major negotiations involving trade, policy, and international security—often ignoring conventional protocols. His approach was marked by heavy pressure, surprise tactics, and blunt communication to achieve his goals.
Business leaders often become students of negotiating since they do it all the time. What can be learned from Trump’s role as negotiator in chief? Here’s a close look at his methods, focusing on how he used power, unpredictability, and aggressive deal-making. His approach has pros and cons, and ways to handle it should you ever find yourself facing these strategies and tactics. | | | | | | The CEO Project Roundtable | | Join Jim Schleckser and Pam Singleton on April 17th for a free Private CEO Roundtable. If you're planning to attend, you should RSVP today. We have only 3 more slots, so sign up today! This will be a great opportunity to network with other CEOs and enhsnce your skill as a CEO.
Date: April 17, 2025 Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM EST - Are tariffs currently affecting your business operations?
- How are you adjusting to higher foreign input costs?
- How have tariffs influenced your pricing strategy?
- Do you operate outside the U.S.? If so, how have those operations been impacted?
- How are you balancing U.S. vs. international customers or business units?
- How are you currently managing your global supply chains (onshore, nearshore, offshore)?
- Are you planning to change your supply chain strategy in the near future?
| | | | | | | | | | IS THIS YOU? If you are a new CEO or a CEO that wants to up their game, a CEO Advisory Group can accelerate your speed to success. Is this you?
LEARNER – Committed to personal development, always improving GROWTH ORIENTED – Discontent with the status quo and looking for ways to do things differently and better CONFIDENT, YET HUMBLE – Willing and able to help others, but still coachable yourself CONTROL OVER SCHEDULE – Able to travel and meet for two days each quarter to improve your business
If you are a fast growing company, between $15M and $2B in revenue this might be the CEO Peer Group for you. You should join us. | | | | | | | | | |
