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Clark Ivory encourages Rising Business Leaders to be driven by principles and impact
Clark Ivory, CEO of Ivory Homes, has a mantra that serves as an overarching philosophy for his business decisions: “Successful people always change, but their principles never do.” That was the core of his message to the David Eccles School of Business students participating in the inaugural Rising Business Leaders Live and Learn program cohort. They take part in biweekly Friday sessions that feature student-led discussions centered around personal development, Goff Institute-driven thought exercises and research assignments, and guest lectures from educators and local business leaders. On this occasion, they were getting life and business advice from the leader of [...]
Midterms Without the Meltdown
Midterm season can feel like one of the busiest times of the semester. Between case studies, finance problem sets, marketing concepts, and economic models, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But midterms don’t have to mean panic. With intentional preparation, smart exam strategies, and proper recovery, you can navigate this busy season with confidence and clarity. Prepare with Intention The biggest mistake students make is waiting too long to start. Begin reviewing at least a week in advance and divide your material into smaller, manageable sections. Studying a little each day reduces stress and improves retention! Because Eccles courses focus [...]
Rising Business Leaders students learn about purpose and adaptability from Dean Dirks
The Rising Business Leaders program is an opportunity for first-year students to live and learn together, participating in leadership-focused academics as part of a vibrant cohorted community. Over the past year — the first of RBL’s existence — students have lived at the Ivory University House, learned business fundamentals in the MGT 1000 and 1005 courses, and participated in programming from the Goff Strategic Leadership Institute. These pioneering RBL students are taking part in biweekly Friday sessions that feature student-led discussions centered around personal development, Goff Institute-driven thought exercises and research assignments, and guest lectures from educators and local business [...]
