2025 Winter Season Recap

What really matters when we measure success? Jeff Thompson's thoughtful approach challenges us to look beyond numbers and redefine success through Christlike character, service, and meaning. This episode focuses on the Christ-Centered Model for Leadership, as taught by the Sorensen Center for Moral & Ethical Leadership. To learn more about the model and the Sorensen Center, visit their website here: http://sorensencenter.byu.edu/  

Professor Bill Tayler, the Robert J. Smith Professor of Accountancy and the Director of the Healthcare Leadership Collaborative of the BYU Marriott School of Business shares how faith in Christ shapes both his personal and professional life. He reflects on the miracles he has seen involving career guidance and divine help when his young son was diagnosed with cancer.

Step into the world of rare books with Reid Moon, a collector whose passion for history has taken him from Provo to the halls of Oxford and beyond. In this episode, Mr. Moon shares stories of faith, discovery, and integrity — and the lessons he's learned from a lifetime spent preserving the past.

Join us as Mike Broberg, CEO of Les Schwab Tires, discusses how his journey from BYU's accounting program to corporate leadership has been guided by integrity, teamwork, and respect. Hear his insights on measuring success—not just in business results, but in the lives we uplift.

Deven Gogerty didn't plan on studying business—but his journey led him to discover how faith and purpose can transform the way we measure success. In this episode, Deven shares how the Peery Business for Good Initiative and his faith in Christ inspired him to see business as a tool for lasting impact. His story is a reminder that success isn't just about profit—it's about people and purpose.

Holly Baker's career didn't follow a straight path—but each step prepared her for where she is today. In this episode of Measuring Success Right, Dr. Baker shares how embracing growth and integrity has shaped her journey back to BYU and the Marriott School. Her story is a reminder that success is often found in the unexpected turns.

McClayn Wankier, a student on the Marriott Student Review's marketing team, shares her insights and experences in a discussion with MSR host Allison Pope. McClayn has a wide range of experience in starting a running a small business, working in summer sales, and focusing her life on faith in Christ. Tune in to hear her inspiring ideas on overcoming imposter syndrome and looking for new experiences.

Join us as Josh Clawson, MSR's managing editor, interviews each team member and reviews lessons learned during our Winter 2025 season. Stay tuned for future episodes being released in Fall 2025!

In this episode, Stuart Bird interviews BJ Allen, a professor of marketing at the Marriott School of Business. In addition to teaching marketing, BJ has done extensive work in writing, researching, and motivational speaking. As the author of The Compensating Power of Christ, he brings a unique perspective on why Faith in Christ is one of the four values of the Marriott School, and how it sets BYU's business school apart from the rest. For more information of BJ Allen, visit his site here:   https://www.bjallen.net/religious-writing

Taia Hobson interviews Professor Melissa Larson from BYU's School of Accountancy. Professor Larson shares her experiences of becoming a professor and her advice for measuring success. She focuses on the importance of controlling what we can control, and dedicating time for quiet reflection. For more information about Professor Larson, visit her biography site here: https://marriott.byu.edu/directory/details?id=5457