Nicholas Day
Public Relations Writer, BYU Marriott School of Business
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Relying on Initiative
A series of conversations helped shape a career path for experience design and management (ExDM) student Maddie Johnson. What began as simple discussions about potential majors grew through interactions with peers, professors, and industry professionals, eventually leading her to a full-time role she hadn't expected.
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When the World Caves In
When he felt like the world was caving in, Caleb Cummings relied on his Air Force ROTC training to ground him. The senior, studying mechanical engineering at Brigham Young University, explains that the mindset he used to lead rigorous ROTC training events also helped him overcome personal tragedies.
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A Case for Christlike Leadership
The BYU Marriott School of Business hosted its annual case competition, in which the 217 participating students were challenged to center each of their group’s solutions and presentations on Christlike leadership.
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Surgically Designed Experiences
In a room full of healthcare veterans, experience design and management senior Emily Weber challenged herself to speak up. Weber says it's important to push herself to grow—even when she feels inexperienced, intimidated, or uncertain.
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The 2025 IEY Award Recipient Shares Focus on Servant Leadership
The BYU Marriott School of Business presented Kathryn McLay, president and CEO of Walmart International, with the 2025 International Executive of the Year Award. McLay shared how she and her team focus on servant leadership in their work.
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