Spring Forum 2019: Developing Effective Leadership Skills - Mr. Keith Cuyar and Mrs. Cynthia M. Dorundo

Pine-Richland FBLA continued this year’s Speaker Series on Tuesday, April 30th at our annual Spring Forum with Mr. Keith Cuyar, an Account Manager at Amazon, and Mrs. Cynthia M. Dorundo, a healthcare consultant at Healthcare Economics, Logistics, Informatics, and Transformation.

“Communication is a Journey, not a Destination”

Pine-Richland FBLA continued this year’s Speaker Series on Monday, March 11, 2019, with Mr. Battaglia, the Chief Executive Officer of Crown Brands LLC. Mr. Battaglia believes that one of the best skills of a leader is effective communication. He said, “You’re never going to be perfect, it’s about improvement. It’s progress, not perfection.”

Have Fun, Seek Balance, and Enjoy the Ride

Mr. Zink talked about his tips for success starting with, “No matter what you do, these are things I think I’ve learned throughout my life that will be key to success.” He explained that these tips are for your personal life and professional life. He then went on to explain that many people he knows have sacrificed their personal lives for their professional ones, but it is all about having a balance, not prioritizing one or the other. He shared some of his tips with us.

Tips on the Journey to Success

In order to succeed, we must develop a great work ethic, have a passion for helping people, love continuous learning, and be a leader. Mr. Smith explained that leaders come in many different forms and have unique qualities but their passion for their work binds them together. He explained that great leaders model the way, are good listeners, build consensus, are stern, and are good at making decisions.

Creating and Driving your Vision as a Professional Leader - Mr. Tom Swartout

Pine-Richland FBLA started this year’s Speaker Series strong on October 8, 2018, with Mr. Swartout, an accomplished business professional who shared his view on successful, professional leadership.

Skills, Habits and Strategies for Success

As Dr. Jochem put it, “If you’re going to have uncommon goals, you’ll have to work uncommonly hard.” This hard work is guaranteed to involve sacrifice and dedication to your end goal. Entrepreneurs have found strategies that have helped them in their careers immensely. One is to be goal-oriented and look to make progress in your goals daily. Another is to play the long game. Looking ahead can help you to make the right decisions today to secure your future and grow. Finally, surround yourself with the right people. Instead of trying to be the smartest person in the room, hire and work with others who are smarter than you and who push you to be better.

Mr. Douglas Murray Advises Students to Find Their Own Success

On January 8, 2018, Pine-Richland FBLA continued our Speaker Series with Mr.
Douglas Murray. Mr. Murray spoke about how people have differing views of success.
Mr. Murray made it very clear that success is unique to a person. Someone may find
success is a fulfilling career and money, while another finds success on building a family.Therefore, it’s very important to identify what your own success is. Mr. Murray gave the PR FBLA members some tips on doing so.

Mr. David Jeter Tells Students that Every Field Has an Aspect of Business

On December 11, 2017, Pine Richland FBLA continued our Speaker Series with Mr.
David Jeter. Mr. Jeter showed us the different ways business can be incorporated into various career fields.No matter what career field someone is in, you can identify business values anywhere.Mr. Jeter demonstrated this through Bain’s Elements of Value.

Mrs. Mary Grace Musuneggi Reminds Students to “Get up, Get Dressed, and Get Going”

Mrs. Musuneggi discussed the key factors that go into success and tips
to motivate yourself to be more successful.The biggest concept Mrs. Musuneggi wanted to make clear to students was that you have to love what you’re doing. Using your skills and positive qualities to pursue what you’re passionate about means you’ll never feel like you are working a day in your life. Along with this,Mrs. Musuneggi encouraged students to go after what they want wholeheartedly and give it everything they have, because going after something partially doesn’t usually get results.

Stacy Siegal Tells Students the Path to Success is Not Always Straight

Mrs. Siegal shared her own personal success story with students as well as advice on carving their own paths in the world. One thing Mrs. Siegal made very clear is that someone’s career can take multiple twists and turns before landing in a satisfying place, referring to her own career as “more of a jungle gym than a ladder.”

Ms. Mary Grace Musuneggi Advises Students to "Get up, Get Dressed, Get Going"

According to Ms. Musuneggi, there are three key principles in order to achieve success. They are as follows:
1. Attitude
2. Know what you know and don’t know
3. Ask for help

Mr. Pat Dugan Shares International Business Experience

There are multiple social factors that we do not take into account before starting a career. Mr. Dugan presented the following social factors associated with International Business:

1. Geography Matters

2. Climate is Important

3. Natural Resources are Valuable

4. Politics are Crucial

5. Legal Issues

6. Different Cultures and Business Customs

Mr. David Jeter Addresses the Generation Gaps in Corporate America Giving Students Advice on How to Stand Out

Mr. Jeter further illustrated the gaps that “Generation Z” experiences. These are as

follows:

1. A need for personal responsibility

2. Increased optimism

3. Stronger strength evaluation

4. A need to take care of selves outside of work to provide for a healthier work setting

This speaker prompted students to escape the stereotypical norms associated with
“Generation Z.” It was stated that students should do the unexpected to stand out from their generation.

Mr. Ken Coup, UPMC Senior Supply Chain Systems Analyst, Shares the Importance of Coupling Skills for your Toolbox

Alison Celigoi: How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Pasquinelli is the Final Speaker of the 2013-2014 Speaker Series

Mr. Pasquinelli spoke to the students of PR-FBLA about leadership, specifically the importance of having a diverse leadership group comprised of many unique personalities.

Dr. Todd Jochem Shares Habits & Strategies of Successful People

"Don't be afraid to fail. Take risks and work harder than anyone else."

Adviser, Ms. Blaze Helps Students Understand How to Develop a Positive Online Image Through Social Media

There are beneficial reasons to use Social Networking Sites. However, there are also risks. Students must know how to develop and maintain a positive online image.

Mr. Randall King, Executive VP, PNC Tells FBLA Members to Become "Indispensible"

Mr. Joe Schmidt, President & COO of Dick's Sporting Goods Shares His Six Guiding Principles

Mr. Schmidt attributes much of his success to six guiding principles.

Speaker Series Kicks Off with Business & Education Connected

Business and Education Connected focuses on helping clients find their individual interests and skills and pair them with the best college major and career for the student. This planning helps students to enter into college with a career plan in mind and be able to complete all classes necessary for graduation within four years.