

Measuring Success Right
Marriott Student Review
The only true way to be successful, is to follow your personal definition of success. Measuring Success Right—a podcast for students by students—highlights professional, faculty, and exceptional student stories along with their definition of success.
This is the official podcast of the Marriott Student Review. Our motto is to "connect the leaders of tomorrow with the issues of today."
This is the official podcast of the Marriott Student Review. Our motto is to "connect the leaders of tomorrow with the issues of today."
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Nov 10, 2025 • 19min
Full Speed Ahead: Kate Jeffries on Data, Drive, and Defining Success
What does Formula 1 racing have to do with business? For student Kate Jeffries, it's a story of data, innovation, and drive. Tune in as she talks about her passion for real-time analytics, how she measures excellence beyond grades, and what it means to keep moving forward—both on and off the track.

Nov 1, 2025 • 29min
Dr. Jeff Thompson on Redefining Success with the Christ-Centered Leadership Model
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/

Oct 26, 2025 • 33min
Seeing the Hand of God in the Life of Professor Bill Tayler
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.

Oct 19, 2025 • 31min
Reid Moon: How a Rare Book Collector Built a Life of Integrity and Adventure
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.

Oct 11, 2025 • 22min
Leading with Respect: Mike Broberg on People, Purpose, and Success
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.

Oct 5, 2025 • 25min
Double Bottom Lines and Eternal Impact: Deven Gogerty on Business for Good
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.

Sep 30, 2025 • 18min
Holly Baker on Finding Direction Through Growth and Integrity
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.

Sep 20, 2025 • 17min
McClayn Wankier on Creating a Business, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, and Focusing on Faith in Christ
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.

Aug 21, 2025 • 35min
2025 Winter Season Recap
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!

Apr 24, 2025 • 20min
B.J. Allen on the Marriott School's Unique Focus on Faith in Christ
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


