For this week's journal entry, think through all the recent opportunities you might have had to use political tactics. How did you deal with the situation? Did you capitalize on any opportunities? Did you use an ethical approach? Did you use any unethical tactics? Did you commit any political blunders?

Here would be an example:

I saw a flyer indicating that our Business Management Association was having a guest speaker, an executive from Merrill Lynch. I had been pretty busy with studies, my job, and my social life, yet I decided to invest the time and attend. As it worked out, the meeting was a wonderful opportunity to make a couple of good contacts. After the talk, I spoke to the speaker and complimented her.

We had a brief conversation about how I was looking for a career in investment banking, and she gave me her business card. I sent her an e-mail message the next day, thanking her for the time she gave me. I also met a couple of important people at the meeting and got their cards also.

please help to understand your thoughts and experiences in detail.