I listen to music – Lady Gaga, Kanye, Jay-Z, the Beatles, Robert Plant – while I’m walking down Fifth Avenue to my office in the Trump Tower early each morning. – Ivanka Trump
Cardigans. I stock up on them – I own tons. They go great over dresses and help them transition from season to season. – Ivanka Trump
Quality for me is key, and this stands true in every facet of my business from real estate, hotels, and fashion. – Ivanka Trump
I recently discovered Artkive, a wonderful app that allows you to archive your child’s artwork and create cool gifts like photo albums, mugs, mousepads, etc. It’s very easy to use, and since Arabella is such a talented artist, I’m a pro! – Ivanka Trump
I think my dad is highly gender-neutral. If he doesn’t like someone, he’ll articulate that, and I think it’s also part of what resonates about him. He’ll say what he’s thinking. – Ivanka Trump
Mis-hiring is a huge mistake. It’s a tremendous opportunity cost throwing the position to the wrong person. It’s often something that isn’t rectified for a long period of time. – Ivanka Trump
A Trump presidency will turn the economy around and restore the great American tradition of giving each new generation hope for brighter opportunities than those of the generation that came before. – Ivanka Trump
People sometimes approach me tentatively or suspiciously because of my father’s reputation as a world-class negotiator, as if they think I’m about to take advantage of them. As if I know something I’m not letting on. – Ivanka Trump
Go for a walk through Central Park and stop at the Met. It’s the best way to get a feel for what makes New York so special. – Ivanka Trump
I try to live in the present. I learn from my mistakes in an effort not to repeat them, but I remain totally focused on today and tomorrow. Many of my mistakes turned out to be incredible opportunities for growth, both professionally and personally, and therefore, in hindsight, they were deeply valuable. – Ivanka Trump
The more natural or eco-based products you can introduce into your beauty regimen, the more beneficial it is for your skin. It’s similar to introducing organic food into your daily diet. – Ivanka Trump
I used to spend summers in the Czech Republic with my grandmother. I’d watch Czech cartoons. – Ivanka Trump
When people are uncomfortable – and many people are when they have to negotiate – they start rambling as a way to fill the vacuum of silence. Some of the strongest negotiators I know just sit back and listen. The less they engage, the more likely the other person is to slip up and offer information they otherwise would have kept guarded. – Ivanka Trump
Nobody says ‘a working man,’ but they say, ‘a working woman.’ And there is still a strange connotation to that. – Ivanka Trump
When you are in the public eye, it is really counterproductive to think about how you’re viewed in the eyes of others. You just have to be who you are. – Ivanka Trump
Whatever we do, whatever our backgrounds, we’ve all had some kind of advantage somewhere along the way. Some break that might have gone to someone else. Some edge or inside track we couldn’t have counted on. – Ivanka Trump
My father taught my siblings and me the importance of positive values and a strong ethical compass. He showed us how to be resilient, how to deal with challenges, and how to strive for excellence in all that we do. He taught us that there’s nothing that we cannot accomplish if we marry vision and passion with an enduring work ethic. – Ivanka Trump
Me and my peers, we’re working really hard at being moms and sisters and professionals. – Ivanka Trump
For my first fragrance, I wanted to capture the essence of a woman’s strength and beauty. – Ivanka Trump
My mom grew up in the Soviet Bloc, and she was a Tiger Mom. We didn’t get away with much. – Ivanka Trump
I always prefer to speak face-to-face, typically in my own office, where I’m most comfortable. – Ivanka Trump
I auditioned for the part of Cosette in ‘Les Miserables’ on Broadway. It didn’t work out. – Ivanka Trump
Oftentimes, the best negotiations result in a deal that benefits both parties. There are times when you simply want to go for the jugular, but often, you want the other person to feel pleased with the outcome, even if you are the clear victor. – Ivanka Trump
The only people I’ve ever met who are really successful in their fields, regardless of what field that is, are people who are deeply passionate about the work they do every day and are motivated by a sense of purpose. – Ivanka Trump
My mornings are really about being with my children, so I tend to lay out my outfit the night before when my children are asleep so I can have a quick turnaround time in the morning. – Ivanka Trump
I’m a big believer in creating family traditions. Every Tuesday morning, I make a proper eggs breakfast, and we all sit down and eat. – Ivanka Trump
I’ve had deals over the years where I just haven’t had good chemistry with the person across the table from me, so I’ve said to one of my brothers, ‘You know what, you will be more effective than I will.’ And that takes a level of confidence. – Ivanka Trump