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Marriott Alumni Magazine
Summer 2023

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Marriott Alumni Magazine gives you insights into BYU Marriott's programs, faculty research, and student experiences, along with fascinating features, recent speeches, and alumni spotlights.
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Advice from the Top

July 18, 2023 11:18 AM
As the class of 2023 enters the workforce, byu Marriott alumni and community members who have worked their way to executive positions share what they have learned as they have gone forth to serve.
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Words Matter: The Elevating Effect of Praise

July 18, 2023 10:27 AM
New research shows that kind words have measurable impact on people in all walks of life, from those working in often unnoticed or undervalued positions to the coworker in the cubicle next to us. Praising others is a principle worth putting into practice, says Taeya Howell, assistant professor of organizational behavior and human resources.
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The Power of Preparation

July 18, 2023 10:11 AM
Whether your business is large or small, preparing for emergencies of all types is time and money well spent. Planning ahead can keep your business afloat and even position you to come out ahead of the competition during challenging times.
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Get to Know BYU Marriott Alumni

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Peaks & Plummets, Slopes & Summits

July 17, 2023 04:05 PM
As he reflects on his life journey, emeritus general authority and MOB grad Larry Kacher says the unexpected stops have been most meaningful and the bumps along the way have proved most beneficial.
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Connecting the Dots

March 13, 2023 07:23 AM
BYU Marriott alumna Krislyn Powell has a knack for creating connections, whether as a yogi, an administrator, or a volunteer.
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Zero to Go

November 11, 2022 03:43 PM
Rebecca McCarron Greenhalgh is no stranger to smart wordsmithing, so it was unusual when she was suddenly speechless during an important Zoom meeting.
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Inspirational Speeches

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Deliverance

July 18, 2023 10:09 AM
We are all living a deliverance story, explains Michael S. Drake, K. Fred Skousen Professor of Accounting, in this condensed version of his byu devotional address. Deliverance is “a central and recurring theme of this film called mortality,” he says, and each of us can participate in the work of deliverance together with our Savior to ease the sufferings and burdens of others.
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In Awe: The Astonishing Goodness of God

November 11, 2022 03:30 PM
My wife, Amy, loves new experiences. In 2017 she convinced our family that we needed to travel five hours from Provo to eastern Idaho to see the full solar eclipse in person.
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Lessons from the Turnaround

June 21, 2022 05:58 PM
Address by Gail J. McGovern, President and CEO of the American Red Cross
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