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Exclusive Excerpt from Trumpโs Ten Commandments: Trumpโs World of Winners and Losersย ย
An inside look at Donald Trumpโs power-driven worldview, where status, influence, and strategic relationships define who wins, who loses, and who remains useful.
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Mar 24, 2026
Business
The Wall of Sound: Inside Donald Trumpโs Perpetual Noise Machine of Constant, Overwhelming Distractionsย
An exclusive excerpt from Trumpโs Ten Commandments examines Donald Trumpโs use of relentless controversy and rapid-fire headlines to dominate the news cycle and divert attention from damaging stories.
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Mar 17, 2026
Business
The Fluidity of Donald Trumpโs Friends, Foils & Foesย
An excerpt from "Trumpโs Ten Commandments" examines Donald Trumpโs transactional view of relationships and the strategic role of allies, critics, and rivals.
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Mar 9, 2026
Business
The Trump Money MintโHeads I Win, Tails You Lose
A preview from Trumpโs Ten Commandments explores the deal-making formula that has defined Trumpโs career: protect the upside, shift the risk, and always win the scoreboard.
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Feb 27, 2026
Business
Trumpโs Strategy of Divide and Conquer: Build Walls, Not Bridges
Trump has consistently used the tactic of "divide and conquer" to weaken his adversaries and maximize his leverage, both domestically and internationally.
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Feb 20, 2026
Business
Trumpโs Hub-and-Spokes Model of LeadershipโCentralizing All Power in Your Own Hands
Donald Trumpโs leadership style relies on deliberate chaos to maximize leverage, consolidating power in his own hands while positioning subordinates to serve his interests.
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Feb 5, 2026
Business
The Method to the Madness: Decoding Trumpโs Strategic Playbookย
Decoding Trump: The ten rules that govern his use of power.
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Jan 14, 2026Newsletter Subscriptions
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