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The Challenges of Ethical Decision Making
Everyday Ethics Josh Young, the President of Yesco Signs, gave an insightful talk on ethical decision-making in both personal, professional, and public life. Drawing from his experience in real estate and signage and obtaining an academic degree from the Eccles School, he shared practical strategies for navigating tough decisions with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to doing what's right, fair, and just. Mr. Young began with an analogy, asking the audience to consider an airplane pilot's routine. Pilots rely on preflight checklists to ensure safety—a clear metaphor for the importance of having a personal and professional checklist to guide our [...]
Test Drive your Career with a Business Internship
Starting a business career can feel overwhelming, but one effective way to gain clarity and experience is through internships. These opportunities offer a firsthand look at what different roles entail, helping you navigate your career path more confidently. Internships allow you to explore career paths and industries to see if they match your interests and skills. Here at the David Eccles School of Business, we are a community that supports your journey. We offer many resources to help you find the right internship, whether from job boards, networking events, or career counseling. Leveraging these resources can streamline your search [...]
Dr. Arthur C. Brooks shares 3 tips for happiness at the Spencer Fox Eccles Convocation
Ask someone what happiness is, and they will most likely respond that it’s a feeling. But, according to Dr. Arthur Brooks, a New York Times best-selling author, Harvard professor and researcher, and nationally-recognized happiness expert, happiness is no more a feeling than a Thanksgiving dinner is the smell of turkey. Instead, Brooks said, Thanksgiving dinner is a combination of macronutrients like proteins, fat, and carbohydrates, and happiness is a science and a practice that we can all work on every day. Brooks, who is also the first-ever Impact Scholar at the David Eccles School of Business’ Kem C. Gardner Policy [...]
