Measuring Success Right

Join Evelyn Harper and Kofi Aidoo as they have an honest conversation regarding unconscious bias and attitudes at Brigham Young University. Evelyn and Kofi discuss what led them to attend BYU, their experiences in their major/program, and what sparked the idea to create Project Blindspot. They share what success means to them and what they look forward to in their lives.

How would you describe managing a team of more than 20 people during a pandemic, with classes, and while living internationally? Join us this week to hear Sydnee Gonzalez's story about working from Mexico as editor-in-chief of the Daily Universe during the pandemic. She shares her experience and what she's doing to make the best use of this time. 

Join David Ball as he discusses the challenges of managing the interruptions of COVID-19, an early end to his college tennis season, and how he found the idea to create the Instagram page Untold Athletes. David also talks about motivation, distractions, and finding success by staying focused and chasing your passion.

Humans are interesting. While we're all different, we each have something in common - a story. Join Hannah Larson, Ben Byers, and Andrea Cabrera as they discuss the story behind Humans of BYU.

Join Jeff Flake, former United States Senator from Arizona as he discusses how to survive politics, how to balance our lives, and how to do things well. As someone with an overwhelming amount of experience in the political sphere, he offers a refreshing opinion on how humans interact with each other and how we are all trying to do the right things in the best ways that we know how.

Join Caitlin Connolly as she describes her personal journey of pursuing her passion for art. Caitlin is well known for her spiritual art pieces. You will recognize her work! In this episode, Caitlin discusses the choice between making art that will sell and making art that she loves. If you want to pursue your passion, but also want to build a successful business, then this episode is for you.

"Have you ever wondered about how to seize opportunities and take advantage of unique circumstances?"  Join Tracy Maylett, CEO of DecisionWise and BYU professor, discuss the unique circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and the opportunities we have. He shares thoughts on what success means to him, how to engage in opportunities, and the sense of community we all feel.

Like supporting companies that take local and environmental responsibility seriously? Join us as John-Erik Jahnsen (founder of The Good Pencil Company and other charitable causes) shares the mission and impact of his company. John-Erik describes how The Good Pencil Company supports local education, sources materials domestically, and offsets its environmental impact. John-Erik also discusses the j...

Ever think you've got too much on your plate? Join Fraser Bullock - Co-founder of Sorenson Capital and COO of the Salt Lake City Olympic Games - as he shares three lessons he's learned since miraculously surviving a heart attack. Fraser also discusses the importance of building your personal brand and seeking happiness. 

Ever shied away from giving someone candid feedback? Join Joseph Grenny and Hunter Muse as they discuss how 200% accountability has contributed to the incredible success and strategy of The Other Side Academy. Joseph shares the benefits of being honest with others and stresses the importance of being honest with yourself about how you're fulfilling your personal stewardship. 

Wondering how to balance who you are in all aspects of your life? Jeff Mask shares a few of the insights he teaches to top-level executive clients about finding harmony in their lives. He discusses the power that comes from honoring your word, personally living what you teach, and not letting fear dominate your decisions. 

Join us as we reflect on the life and work of Professor Clayton Christensen. Hunter Muse shares the impact that Dr. Christensen has had on him and highlights some comments made by past guests about their experience with Clayton. We are grateful for Professor Christensen's amazing example and incredible work. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Don't feel like you fit the "leadership mold"? Join Elder Clark, former dean of the Harvard Business School and president of BYUI, as he shares some of the insights on leadership he's gained from years of spiritual and secular leadership. He shares what it takes to be a good leader and what pitfalls to avoid while in executive positions. 

Interested in becoming a professor? Tech Researcher? Innovator? Join James Gaskin - a well-published information systems professor who has started a number of businesses - as he discusses his decision to go into academics, his attitude towards learning, and his excitement about the future of technology. 

Interested in entrepreneurship? Join Davis Smith, Andrea Cabrera, and Parker Wilcox as they discuss the origins of Cotopaxi. Davis shares the importance of designing your company's culture and the importance of overcoming analysis paralysis. 

Ever dealt with depression and felt alone or weak? Join Jane Clayson Johnson (award-winning journalist for her work at CBS, ABC, and NPR; best-selling author of  I Am a Mother  and  Silent Souls Weeping ; and an incredible mother) as she talks about her encounter with depression and how others with depression shouldn't feel flawed or trapped. 

Interested in solving poverty? Join Efosa Ojomo and Hunter Muse as they discuss The Prosperity Paradox - a book authored by Clayton Christensen, Efosa Ojomo, and Karen Dillon about solving poverty through innovative entrepreneurship.   

Have a dream that seems impossible? Join Aaron Merrell and Andrea Cabrera as they discuss Aaron's path to achieving his dream of being a producer. They talk about the lessons he has learned during his life and career in Hollywood and recent work with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 

MSR wishes you and your family a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Andrea Cabrera shares a quick spiritual insight and then announces the first episode of 2020.

How many people do you know that can speak five languages? Melissa Bradford, a.k.a. Global Mom, can. Join us this week to hear what else she has learned over the past 20+ years of living internationally helping refugees. 

Ever feel like you can't find your life purpose? Amy Antonelli joins Hunter Muse to discuss how our life's purpose can change over time as we pursue our passions. Amy talks about a few of her experiences including working directly with Steve Jobs, living in India for 7 years, and becoming CEO of HEFY. 

Interested in innovation? Curious about what makes a product idea great? Join Todd Dunn and Hunter Muse as they discuss the traits of an innovator, the jobs-to-be-done framework, and the power of good questions. 

Dr. Shaun McAlmont and Andrew Allen discuss some of the rapid changes in education and how students can help shape the future by sharing how they want to learn. Both the older generation and the younger generation can learn from each other and build a better future.  

Dr. Greg Hudnall, the founder of Hope for Utah, joins guest-host Victor Belo to discuss suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. Special thanks to Victor Belo and his team for overseeing this interview and its production. 

Join Andrea Cabrera and Hunter Muse as they celebrate MSR's first birthday. Hunter and Andrea discuss what MSR has been up to lately as well as some of the things that the team has learned during the past year. They highlight just a few of their favorite clips up to this point.