5 TV shows that surprisingly teach you a lot about business

5 TV shows that surprisingly teach you a lot about geschftliches miteinander5 TV shows that surprisingly teach you a lot about businessWhen in doubt, consult Mad Men? Your fave show might not just be good for entertainment, but it can teach you a few life and career lessons, too. These five shows are both interesting and truly informative to anyone interested in learning the trade of business (or even how to handle the working dynamic at a company). Youre watching Parks and Rec, and the next thing you know, youre getting a grand-slam promotion (We like to dream)1. Parks And RecreationTherbeies nothing Leslie Knope cant teach you The shows plot centers on a handful of professionals, including Knope, running a local government. You learn a lot about the struggles of raising money on a smaller scale, working with conflicting personalities and dealing with competition.2. Shark TankIf youve never watched the show before, youre missing out on some action. Each episode, a number of people a re chosen to pitch their entrepreneurial ideas to a group of investors. The stakes are high (as are tensions), and you see firsthand how investing, as well as pitching and executing deals work.3. Mad MenWhile you may have blown through the seasons gushing about Don Draper, the series proves to be a genius tool in highlighting sexism and the empowerment (and lack of empowerment) of women during a tumultuous time. Peggy, the secretary-turned-copywriter, is a prime example of how even in the 60s, women kicked major ass in male-dominated fields.4. House Of CardsAs the shows star, Frank Underwood, works to get from Democratic congressman to the big leagues, you pick up on some serious themes. For example, you learn how to treat employees (which isnt his strong suit) and how to recover from setbacks (where he excels).5. The Good WifeAfter she finds out that her husband was involved in a political sex scandal and arrested, the main character, Alicia Florrick, leaves behind her life at home with two teenage kids to rejoin the work force as a litigator. Alicia makes her mark as a serious professional while balancing her new life, which teaches you to persevere, especially when things look grim, and to never doubt your abilities - even if youve been out of the game for a while.This post was originally published on Swirled.com.