End of Fall 2010 Semester

As finals are upon us and the 2010 Fall semester draws to and end, I would like to reflect and share some keys things I have acquired this semester. First of all, during finals one rule of thumb is Do not stress out! Stressing out can affect you in so many ways, physically, mentally, emotionally, etc. Make sure you set up to have adequate time to study and relax. Yes, you do need time to relax while studying for finals. In my last semester, taking 20 credits, working part-time, interning, and acting on the side, time management was crucial for me. Learning to handle and complete tasks in an effective and efficient manner is a trait that is valuable and important to learn in life. As I reflect on this semester and graduate from Molloy College I have nothing but positive admiration about Molloy College. I am proud to have share my four years college experience with the faculty, administration, and students of Molloy College. I am honor to be named a recipient of the "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and College 2010" member and achieve four times consecutive, Deans List Honor Roll Student award. As my college days draws to an end, and begin to embark on a new journey, I will be prepared and ready for the challenges that are ahead. On a final note, I will like to say remember to always be true to yourself and follow your dreams!

Best of Luck,

Everardo Huesca

Where Would You Rather Work in NYC or L.I.?

Lately, I was discussing the benefits of working in the city. A lot of students prefer to work in Long Island over the New York City. So I decided why not have a blog about the comparison of working in New York City to Long Island. Now, I was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. and going to the city is always a pleasure for me.

First off, just being in New York City and experiencing it first hand is incredible. New York City offers so much and more. Seeing the lights, the tall buildings, historic landmarks, and people can inspire you to dream BIG. So why wouldn’t someone work in the greatest city in the world? Need more convincing? Well, ok. In the city, you can save a lot on transportation. You wouldn’t need a car to survive. New York has the greatest public transportation system in the world. For an $89 ultimate monthly metro card, you can travel as many times you like for thirty days. There are thousands of different restaurants and eatery to satisfy your craving. Also, there are numerous stores to go shopping right after work all within your workplace! From 5^th avenue to Manhattan Mall and everything in between. The nightlife is always on in the city, never missing a beat. With a variety of bars/clubs that offer after hours specials, who wouldn’t love spending a night out on the town in the city with their friends or co-workers? The diversity in the city is amazing. Meeting new people from all walks of life, allows one to gain a better understanding of different cultures and lifestyle.

Commute Times- drastically improved, based on how far from home you work. Without having to rely on public transportation, you can decide when you leave for work or home. With the rising MTA costs, costs of gas and insurance are not too terrible.

Salaries- You're not going to see a ton of 1/4 million dollar salaries on long island. for the big banks and investment firms, yes you need NYC. But, there's nothing wrong with making 80-100K in your late 20s or early 30s. You can always migrate to the city with a few years under your belt

Flexibility- with your own transportation and a job close to home, you'll gain more time with family and extra activities like exercise, community groups, and special events.

Companies- aside from Canon having a major office on Long Island, as well as many large universities, here is a list of the top 10 long island based businesses:

1	Arrow Electronics (ARW)	Electronic parts distribution	$13,577
2	Cablevision Systems (CVC)	Cable TV	$5,927
3	Henry Schein (HSIC)	Medical & dental supplies	$5,153
4	CA (CA)	Software	$3,886
5	Systemax (SYX)	Computer hardware	$2,345
6	American Home Mortgage (AHM)	Mortgage banking	$2,189
7	Pall (PLL)	Fluid filtration	$2,151
8	NBTY (NTY)	Nutritional supplements	$1,931
9	Griffon (GFF)	Diversified manufacturing	$1,712
10	MSC Industrial Direct (MSM)	Manufacturing tools & supplies	$1,423

How Leadership in the Business World Relates to Students

As students, we are nearing the end of the Fall Semester. This is the time where a majority of students, including myself, have group projects and presentations to hand in within a couple of weeks. I know some students have a difficult time coordinating meet up times, brainstorming what topic they would like to talk about, and lastly, bringing out the best work your group can display. To help students cope with these kinds of issues I came across an interesting article. This past week, BusinessWeek had an article written by Nick Tasler discussing the Five Secrets of Charismatic Leadership. After reading the article I definitely noticed a connection where I could relate the article to a classroom setting.

Nick Tasler points out that “Displaying charismatic leadership is one of the most effective ways to boost everything from motivation and creativity to productivity and plain old satisfaction.” Nick discusses how to influence and motivate people using “The Charismatic Narrative” structure. Nick breaks down this structure in five steps. They are the following:

1. Define the main character- “story must be about someone your audience cares about.”
2. Describe the happy ending- can be simple as “your job will be secure.”
3. Describe the not-so-happy ending- “job may be in jeopardy"
4. Describe what action you want them to take-“What is it that you want them to do."
5. Just add watery eyes- “use positive emotions”

In the first step Nick discusses how to motivate people and bring the best out of group, you must “define the main character.” When working on a group project, as students, we can use this step to discuss how our project will capture the audience and fellow classmates’ attention. Ultimately, from our group project, we are trying to convey and teach our audience the importance of our topic.

The second step is to “describe the happy ending.” Here students working on a group project can articulate to each other the importance of putting your best effort. For example, we can state that if we all put the time and effort into making the project the best we can, we all should receive an A on the project.

In the third step is to “describe the no-so- happy ending.” We all have been there at times when a person in the group may have difficulty in assisting the group with the project. As this step states, articulating that if we all do not work together, the group as a whole will suffer and our grade will suffer too.

The fourth step in this five step process is to “describe what action you want them to take.” This step is a crucial part in working on a group project. When a project is assigned, the group should formulate a plan in which the project will be equally divided among each student. Keep in mind that each student has unique qualities and skills that they bring to the group. The project should be tailored to each individual’s skills and qualities. This allows for everyone to contribute and brainstorm on what they need to accomplish in order to finish the project. This also helps with easing any uncertainty that may arise within the group.

Lastly, the fifth step “just add watery eyes.” This step is to help leaders and managers use positive attitude and emotions to help bring the best out of others. When working on a group project, negativity can definitely hamper the creativity and atmosphere of the group. Using positive attitude and emotions motivates us to work harder and effectively. In the end, we want to be able to present a compelling project with facts and examples that will support the group topic.

In conclusion, I hope this blog will help you bring out the best in others whether it is working on a group project for school or for work. Just remember in whatever project you undertake, make sure that you put 100% into it.

Until next blog =)

Everardo L. Huesca

Tasler, Nick. Businessweek. n.d. 2 November 2010 .