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Words Matter: The Elevating Effect of Praise

By Todd Hollingshead
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

By Brittany Rogers
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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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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The Pathway to PhDs

March 14, 2023 07:54 AM
BYU leads the nation in the number of students who go on to earn PhDs, and BYU Marriott’s dedicated mentoring and pre-PhD prep tracks are some of the reasons why.
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The Quest of the Question

By Emily Edmonds
March 13, 2023 07:35 AM
Tips for Improving Conversations
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Making Preparedness Personal

By Brittany Rogers
March 13, 2023 07:24 AM
In an uncertain world, are you ready for the next curveball? The first in a series of articles to help you evaluate and improve your preparedness.
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Becoming a Disciple-Leader

November 11, 2022 05:00 PM
For the past three years, Elder Kim B. Clark has developed and taught a course on leadership and the gospel of Jesus Christ, titled Becoming a Disciple-Leader.
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A Pension Saved is a Pension Earned

By Todd Hollingshead
November 11, 2022 04:30 PM
Less-than-rosy economic forecasts could mean changes on the horizon for how public pension systems are managed.
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Screen Cleaning

By Brittany Rogers
November 11, 2022 04:00 PM
A purposeful approach to using your screen wisely.
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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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The NIL Game: A New Day for Collegiate Athletes

By Jordan Christiansen
June 21, 2022 07:35 PM
Take a look at new NCAA name, image, and likeness guidelines and how BYU is coaching athletes to compete on the NIL playing field.
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Surviving or Thriving

June 21, 2022 06:35 PM
These tips for fostering mental health in the workplace can benefit both employees and employers.
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The Little CSR Trend That Could

By Bremen Leak
June 21, 2022 06:03 PM
Rewards or punishments? Both can put business leaders on a track toward corporate social responsibility (CSR).
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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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In Pursuit of Belonging

By Brittany Rogers
March 07, 2022 01:59 PM
Experts weigh in on the conversation about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
15 Min Read
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