“Watch Your Back” was this week’s business lesson for the Apprentice. Both Sean and Lee did an excellent job of watching their back. If it turns out that Sean winds up on team Gold Rush (it looks like it in the previews), then Tammy needs to watch her back next week.
Donald Trump is right, in business you have to watch your back. I have learned this the hard way. I am just not into playing political games like Lee did this week. However, Lee did a great job of watching his back. The others in the group should have done the same thing, or at least talked to the other people they were not going to attack in the boardroom to make their own alliance.
I think that in the business world you need to keep an eye open to the politics that might be going on and watch your back. One excellent way to do this is by always recognizing other people’s accomplishments and not stabbing anyone in the back yourself.
I always try to recognize other people when they help me out at work. I am sure to let their boss know how much I appreciated their help and sometimes even their boss’ manager. This not only gives them the recognition they deserve, but it helps you make friends.
By recognizing other people they will in turn recognize your accomplishments and be watching your back for you, which is better than having to do it all by yourself.
