Hundreds of channels over days, weeks and months means hundreds of thousands of hours of programming on television a year. the great majority of it is a complete waste of time. Yes, there is some good entertainment as well as some great education, but finding shows with a Purpose is a challenge, to say the least. But I have to admit, I have begun watching a new show that I find interesting AND educational at the same time, and it is very SmartGeorge! SmartGeorge is all about preparing now for life’s future challenges and this show provides a glimpse into what it means to be an employee, a boss, and a family member. It shows what traits employers look for in employees and what they are willing to do for those with positive attitudes. It shows the power individuals have to control their lives and careers, and it shows, at a basic level, the types of jobs required to make different types of companies run.
Last night my wife and I watched “Undercover Boss” on CBS with our boys and they enjoyed the show and began to understand WHY hard work and a good attitude gives an advantage in life. (This particular episode involved the company, GSI Commerce) I think we got them hooked and we plan to make it a regular Sunday night ritual as long as the show is running. It gives us, as parents, an opportunity to talk about why they are going to school, how they will later be applying what they learn, and what they can do to advance themselves faster on their school and career paths as they grow older. Have a look, see if you agree, and make “Undercover Boss” a part of your family dialog. We can all learn from their lessons. You can find it on cbs.com and hulu.com.
Dan Scheerer
SmartGeorge
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