Steve Logan: My Excursion

Stephen Logan                                                                                                      GREEN MOVEMENT

NSO Blog Post

March, 3^rd 2012

Brian McDonald

MY EXCURSION

 

            My group’s excursion was to Ellen’s Stardust Diner in New York City. This was no regular diner. The hosts were all performers therefore we enjoyed more than just a meal. There was singing, dancing, and other musical entertainment the entire time we were there. Our host, Sean David Johnson, was quite the entertainer. Not only did he have a beautiful singing voice and an outgoing character, but he also possessed some core values pertaining to success in the competitive business world.

Here’s a clip of Sean performing at Ellen’s Stardust Diner:

            All hosts working at the Stardust Diner have to be able to perform. To be hired they not only have an interview, but also an audition. These people are self-motivated, leaders of their kind. They set the tone for those applying later on. Self-motivation is the key to success. As leader one must present himself in a calm, yet confident manner. This type of leadership establishes a kind of general respect that needs not be asked for. When those around see you leading effectively for a cause they too believe in, they will easily follow you. As Simon Sinek says, you will get more out of people who believe what you believe. By following you, these people are becoming empowered to become leaders of their own sort. Self-motivation and Empowerment work hand-in-hand when it comes to getting the best results. As orientation leaders we are looking for the best results out of these incoming-students. We want to show them the way by leading by example, and then let them grow. Our self-motivation will be a representation of our success at Rutgers therefore empowering them to pursue success to the highest measure.

            When we speak of leadership, we must speak of integrity. What you do when no one is looking is just as important, possibly more important, than what you do when they are. As a leader, you must first be willing to follow any piece of advice you would give someone else. If you do not feel as though you could, perhaps you should not be the one administering the help. Knowing when to point people in the right direction is also a very important asset. There are people on your team who know certain subjects better than you. Age, sex, and outside preferences are not a factor in this matter. If someone possesses greater knowledge of a subject and they are available and willing to help, they should be reached out to. Utilizing resources makes for better, more efficient progress. Everyone in the New Student Orientation program has a leadership position. Whether it be an OL or an OTL, a Supervisor or a Program Coordinator, we all have a place in leadership therefore we all must possess this attribute of integrity. For us to benefit from one another, and benefit the new students around us, we must be trustworthy and loyal. There is a saying: “Treat others the way you wish to be treated”, I say, “Treat others better than you have been treated and the quality of treatment will rise substantially”. Putting a little trust in others goes a long way.

            To sum things up, Sean taught us a lot on our excursion. He expressed his feelings about his job and how it is run and overall, he is satisfied. His co-workers empower each other and trust each other to act in a positive manner no matter what the circumstance is. This uplifts the quality of the work in the entire establishment. In our upcoming workplace we must strive for the same. An environment that is comfortable, productive, and dedicated to new students.