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"The Apprentice"
rosesrred:
--- Quote from: ca bb fan on March 24, 2008, 03:47:16 PM ---Solely based on performance thus far Piers has been bending over backwards to win each challenge. I have never observed Piers to sitting one out and letting his teammates do his work while he sits back and takes a breather. Piers is highly motivated creative brings an incredible enthusiasm to every challenge leading to all his team winnings. Piers is the biggest money maker because he has stepped forward in all his challenges. Is he a prick, sure. But that did not get in the way of his outstanding performance.
Trace is sweet and nice I totally agree with everyone on that one. But funny how all I can recall about Trace performance wise, the only thing that stands out to me is Trace posing shirtless with a guitar. I don’t recall Trace coming up with any bright ideas, thinking outside the box and having lead his team in a challenge. They were picked off one by one.
Now if Donald likes Trace because he’s nice and Donald wants to Trace to win The Apprentice and not base it on past performance. We’ll, I’ve said it before in the business world it’s not always fair but it can be a matter of personal preference.
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cabbfan I couldn't have said that any better myself so thank you for doing all the typing for me :lol3: Performance wise you could always see Piers shine, personality wise well not so much. Good job well done :roses:
apskip:
To quote myself, Trace Adkins "has been a Project Manager only once and he lost, but he was not viewed as the cause. He was the reason why his team won many times, either due to his modeling or due to the interesting concepts that he developed into the winning ideas. He has the complete respect of all his teammates and of Donald Trump. He also has many friends that he has called on to make charitable donations to support Trace's team. He is smart, savvy, tough, and very sexy to women."
I have gone back and tried to identify those situations where Trace demonstrated leadership of his team without being its Project Manager. There were many:
the voice of the commercial for Pedigree Pet Adoption
Vera Wang - the concept of Great Lovers in History
Carriage Rides in Central Park(he was the losing Project Manager but nobody on his team was fired because they did such a good job;this was the famous Piers/Omarosa meltdown)
QVC - he did the on air segment with no rehearsal and was totally smooth and appealing; would you buy a sweeper from this man? many women would and did
Redbook/Dial - he was on the losing team but did a super job as the cowboy model
I haven't even got all the early season incidents where he was a major contributor but the major action concerned other contestants. Point out to me any other contestant who has shown as much leadership as Trace. Other contestants have been 2 time or one time winning Project Managers, but I will state that nobody has made as significant contributions to the overall success of his teams as Trace.
EDITOR'S NOTE - Here's some extra things Trace accomplished:
came up with the winning slogan for a Crocs show campaign, and conceived the Cowboy Club sandwich
The Crocs campaign was a winner. Most people, especially me and Ivanka Trump, believe that the Cowboy Club sandwich design was a major reason Trace and Stephen lost the Quiznos sandwich challenge.
marigold:
--- Quote from: apskip on March 24, 2008, 06:57:23 PM ---
Point out to me any other contestant who has shown as much leadership as Trace.
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:lol: apskip I am not going to challenge you as I have far too much respect for your opinions and I believe we could argue to no end.
Mind you this would have been a welcomed challenge from me anyways as I know you would put up a great argument and knocked my socks off.
But thank you for going back and bringing to my attention some of Trace’s contributions that weigh in.
I have no doubt that Trace will win The Apprentice congrat’s to him.
marigold:
Update The Celebrity Apprentice
Trace Adkins performs his latest single on the Finale that will go on sale at iTunes immediately following his performance.
Proceeds to benefit Adkins Charity.
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Texan:
I think it will come down to how well they do in this challenge and how well they work with their "helpers" we know in the past a good project manager is only as good as his helpers. If they fall and he does not see it or help then it is still his responsibility.
I have mixed feelings about Trace preforming. I think it shows his commitment to perform at the chrity auction, I also think he will be a good draw as he is the typical cowboy. BUT will Donald and the others think by him performing he is not managing the event.
I agree with you that Piers has always stepped up and tried to win every challenge. The thing that will hurt him is people might not want to work with him. I think it will come down to can he keep his cool. When he is backed in a corner or frazzled is when he gets more negative. You can be loud and abrasive without being negative.
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