Integrity

Last year, I trained for my first half marathon.

This semester I had the chance to be in BYU’s production of the musical The Light in the Piazza.

About two months ago, I was called as an Elders Quorum teacher. Having taught before, my "tried-and-true" method usually involved coasting until Saturday, skimming the talk, and throwing together a slide deck at the last minute. However, the presidency threw me a curveball during our orientation meeting. Instead of the usual "good luck" pat on the back, the counselor, Hunter, laid out a specific, detailed plan for success that included deep study, intentional coordination with the other teacher, and strict stake guidelines. I left that meeting stunned and frankly a bit skeptical about whether all this extra homework was actually necessary.

During a class of mine called Character Mask (a class in which we dress in black, put on masks that have large or interesting expressions, and act as though we are these characters), I was lying on the ground behind a wall of blocks, holding a stuffed animal with one arm just above the blocks to make it look like an alligator was swimming around to the audience on the other side of the wall. After doing this for about a minute, I had to take a moment to just laugh. My professor came and poked his head over the wall, asking if I was alright. And I said, while still laughing “what am I getting a degree in?”

When asked what they missed most about childhood, a few people said:

In the play Twelve Angry Men, there are surprisingly 13 cast members. In the current production of Twelve Angry Men that I am in, I play that 13th man. It is the role of the guard, and the part is basically a glorified prop. I bring in props throughout the piece to the rest of the cast and am on stage for a total of three minutes during the two-hour show. Because of that, I have had the opportunity to watch the play more times than I can count.

Understanding the Fraud Triangle: Why It Matters for Us, Student

This blog post is as much advice as it is a reflection on my last semester. While I have had busy class loads in the past, my Fall 2024 semester was the heaviest I have had up to this point.

My experience working at Mo' Bettahs

They say that the most important things are right in front of you. That can be easy to see at times, and hard to see at others. What is most important to you? Your family? Your hobbies? Your profession? Whatever you choose, it is not hard to see that thing in and around your life if you choose to focus on it. Sometimes, though, when we look at our own professional and personal development, it's easy to exclusively focus on the big picture, on the you that you want to see years from now. To be that you, it takes more than thinking about that person who is ten years away.

What the biggest company in the world taught me about being a better individual.

Leadership is often about stepping in, not just to guide, but to uplift others in their moments of weakness

What an individualistic sport taught me about teamwork

A Journey of Resilience and Growth

Unlocking the Secret Sauce: Crafting Your Identity as the Irresistible Colleague

Are you proud of your accomplishments? Have you ever made a change, proposed an idea, or led an event that was a huge success?

Knowing what comes first

What kind of leader will you choose to be?