Weeks 16 & 17: Vulnerability Invites Opportunity [Guest: Fiona Lin, MBA, PMP]

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Feedback is always a gift but you won’t always like it

Each episode as part of The Working Journal: MBA Alex Rose and Tyler Olsen will recap their week as MBA students at the University of Utah and introduce you to the students, faculty, alumni, and staff that you most need to know. Join us as we take you through two years of school, one episode at a time.

This week we are joined by Fiona Lin, an alumna of the class of 2010 from the University of Utah’s Full-Time MBA program. Fiona takes us through her journey toward an MBA and beyond. She highlights the importance of having—and then becoming—a great manager. We discuss the importance of feedback, and Fiona offers some advice on staying humble, treating others with respect, and letting vulnerability and curiosity drive your success.

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Guest Fiona Lin:

Our theme song for this episode is RSPN by Blank & Kytt

Disclaimer:

Just in case it wasn’t clear, this podcast isn’t an official product of the University of Utah. We (Alex and Tyler) are in no way incentivized or compensated by the University of Utah for the creation/publication of this show (it’s a bummer, we know…). The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show (or on our website) belong to us (and sometimes our guests). They do not reflect those of the University of Utah, its programs, faculty or staff.

Weeks 14 & 15: Three Years of Hard Work [Guest: DJ Sullivan, MBA, MHA]

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You’ve Learned More Than You Know

Each episode as part of The Working Journal: MBA Alex Rose and Tyler Olsen will recap their week as MBA students at the University of Utah and introduce you to the students, faculty, alumni, and staff that you most need to know. Join us as we take you through two years of school, one episode at a time.

This week we are joined by DJ Sullivan, an alumnus of the class of 2013 from the University of Utah’s Full-Time MBA program. DJ walks us through how life changes 5 years after graduation and takes us through the highs and lows of graduate life. He highlights some of the skills that he uses most from his MBA education and offers advice for those about to enter the workforce.

Show Notes:

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Guest DJ Sullivan:

Our theme song for this episode is RSPN by Blank & Kytt

Disclaimer:

Just in case it wasn’t clear, this podcast isn’t an official product of the University of Utah. We (Alex and Tyler) are in no way incentivized or compensated by the University of Utah for the creation/publication of this show (it’s a bummer, we know…). The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show (or on our website) belong to us (and sometimes our guests). They do not reflect those of the University of Utah, its programs, faculty or staff.

Weeks 12 & 13: Mixing The Best of Them With The Best of Us [Guest: Lt. Governor Spencer Cox]

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Where Rugged Individualism Meets Strong Community

Each episode as part of The Working Journal: MBA Alex Rose and Tyler Olsen will recap their week as MBA students at the University of Utah and introduce you to the students, faculty, alumni, and staff that you most need to know. Join us as we take you through two years of school, one episode at a time.

This week, Spencer Cox—the Lieutenant Governor of the state of Utah—joins us to discuss business, government, education, and the future of Utah’s presently booming economy.

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Guest Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox:

Our theme song for this episode is RSPN by Blank & Kytt

Disclaimer:

Just in case it wasn’t clear, this podcast isn’t an official product of the University of Utah. We (Alex and Tyler) are in no way incentivized or compensated by the University of Utah for the creation/publication of this show (it’s a bummer, we know…). The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show (or on our website) belong to us (and sometimes our guests). They do not reflect those of the University of Utah, its programs, faculty or staff.

Weeks 10 & 11: Figuring Out What to Build [Guest: Blake McClary]

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Iterative improvements that make a big difference

Each episode as part of The Working Journal: MBA Alex Rose and Tyler Olsen will recap their week as MBA students at the University of Utah and introduce you to the students, faculty, alumni, and staff that you most need to know. Join us as we take you through two years of school, one episode at a time.

This week, Black McClary—a senior product manager at WeWork—joins us to discuss the intersection of tech, Utah, and “product”. Listen in as Blake discusses how taking a chance on himself led him to join one of the fastest growing companies in the country.

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Guest Black McCleary:

Our theme song for this episode is RSPN by Blank & Kytt

Disclaimer:

Just in case it wasn’t clear, this podcast isn’t an official product of the University of Utah. We (Alex and Tyler) are in no way incentivized or compensated by the University of Utah for the creation/publication of this show (it’s a bummer, we know…). The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show (or on our website) belong to us (and sometimes our guests). They do not reflect those of the University of Utah, its programs, faculty or staff.