Leadership

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

I wanted to write about a story that, although not my own, made a real impact on me and on my outlook towards life, especially the hard times of life. This story was shared by Mike Gibson.

How learning to ask for help can help you

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.

This Alone

Spending a month back in Korea, I experienced things I had forgotten while living in Utah. One moment that really stood out to me happened during the evening rush hour at a subway station in Seoul.

One of the lessons I keep relearning is that people are so much more than what we see on the surface. At work, it can be easy to reduce someone to their role, their title, or even a moment of frustration. But the Lord has asked us to see each other differently—through His eyes.

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.

Something I’ve been slowly learning at work is that asking questions, the right kind of questions, might be one of the most underrated skills in project management. At first, I thought meetings were just about giving updates, making decisions, checking boxes. But the more time I’ve spent in rooms with people who actually move things forward, the more I’ve noticed they’re the ones who know how to ask the right thing at the right time.

My first experience working at OIT was in the Winter of 2023, I got hired a week or so before Gordon, so I was able to see a lot about the work culture, how it was before and how it has been shaped and steered to what it is now. I first started working at Program Granite, and stayed there until Fall 2023, when I started working again at the ITB.

Since starting my higher education, it sometimes feels like I’ve been studying forever. The challenge of maintaining motivation and giving my best doesn’t get any easier with time.

From Criticism to Opportunity: How Embracing Feedback in Academics, Work, and Everyday Situations Can Unlock Your Potential for Growth, Improvement, and Success

In a world where negativity prevails so often, it is wonderful to hear from one of your peers the words ‚"I believe in you."

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

Walking the line between security and accessibility in a system can be difficult. Getting it wrong can be catastrophic.

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

How ego depletion affects our ability to make decisions

One simple change can unlock the potential for achieving success in life

Applying for internships and entry-level jobs as college students can be a daunting task, especially in the competitive job market today.

In a time where it seems that everyone is tired, it almost seems nonsensical that there are not more people who are concerned about the time they spend sleeping and the quality of sleep they have on any given night.

In a world where work and personal lives are seamlessly interlaced, nurturing an environment that fosters empathy and support empowers individuals to balance their stressors effectively.

Working on projects with diverse teams has always been a seamless experience for me.

“Running has saved my life.” These were the words Jessica Morgan used to describe her return to normalcy after battling the effects of sexual assault while in college.