The Apprentice is back. And with it come all of us who enjoy Sir Alan Sugar telling people that they mucked up an assignment, that they have problems following their leaders, that they're mouthy, and that they simply aren't good enough for the job which he has lined up as a prize.
And considering how much Sir Alan Sugar has achieved, it seems that his opinion is as valid as they come for someone in his position. He doesn't just tell people why they're not good enough, as some bosses do. He asks them to identify their weaknesses and see for themselves where they've gone wrong. The other thing which is admirable about his manner (before he boots someone) is that he makes decisions with conviction. Any good leader has to be able to make decisions in a similar way, no matter how unpopular those decisions might be.
But looking at all the candidates who apply for the Apprentice, and the ones who then become contestants, I wonder one thing: What motivates them to go on a show and be told they're not good enough? And somehow, I don't think that the prize is enough. If someone is really as good as they say they are, maybe that confidence would be better placed in starting up something of their own. This isn't me putting on rose-tinted specs and thinking that anything you start up will automatically succeed. Neither am I being critical of Sir Alan being generous enough to give people opportunities which he worked so hard to create.
The point is that a lot of the contestants have boldness and courage to set themselves up for something which ultimately might not even work in their favour. Boldness and courage is all you may have, but if its what motivates you to serve someone who won't always be nice, and use that as a means to an end, then so be it. Don't all go apply for The Apprentice now on account of my advice! Just be bold and courageous about what you would like to achieve and possess.
And considering how much Sir Alan Sugar has achieved, it seems that his opinion is as valid as they come for someone in his position. He doesn't just tell people why they're not good enough, as some bosses do. He asks them to identify their weaknesses and see for themselves where they've gone wrong. The other thing which is admirable about his manner (before he boots someone) is that he makes decisions with conviction. Any good leader has to be able to make decisions in a similar way, no matter how unpopular those decisions might be.
But looking at all the candidates who apply for the Apprentice, and the ones who then become contestants, I wonder one thing: What motivates them to go on a show and be told they're not good enough? And somehow, I don't think that the prize is enough. If someone is really as good as they say they are, maybe that confidence would be better placed in starting up something of their own. This isn't me putting on rose-tinted specs and thinking that anything you start up will automatically succeed. Neither am I being critical of Sir Alan being generous enough to give people opportunities which he worked so hard to create.
The point is that a lot of the contestants have boldness and courage to set themselves up for something which ultimately might not even work in their favour. Boldness and courage is all you may have, but if its what motivates you to serve someone who won't always be nice, and use that as a means to an end, then so be it. Don't all go apply for The Apprentice now on account of my advice! Just be bold and courageous about what you would like to achieve and possess.
Proverbs 22:29 - Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.
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