2. I am a creative determined individual who enjoys
working with others and solving problems. I am
talented in the math department as well as
analyzing information. My skills include making
decisions and taking control of any situation. I am a
hard worker who respects others and wants to be
successful in all my endeavors.

3.  What matters most to me and why?
› Being honest it the most important thing to me. I personally feel that more gets
accomplished when team members are honest and exhibit integrity in all of
their actions.
 What are my 3 most significant accomplishments?
› My three most significant accomplishments are becoming a Junior Marshal,
meaning I graduated in the top 10% of my class, qualifying for the quarter
tuition scholarship here at BYU-I and receiving my Young Women’s
Recognition award.
 What does disciple leadership mean to me?
› To me disciple leadership is leading another person or group of people in the
ways of the Lord. Whether you are leading them in something religious or not,
you can still lead like a disciple. Good leaders make decisions not based on
what they want most, but on what’s best for the company and its employees.
 Why do I want to study business and why at BYU-I?
› Business has always been what I wanted to do, even as a little kid. Every
career test I have taken since 5th grade has guided me down this path. I
chose to come to this school mostly because of promptings from family
members, especially my older brother. I am glad I came, I love the school and
the special spirit that is here.

4.  “We are always preparing” was used 11 times in chapter 2, I feel
that this is an important thing to remember. We should always be
bettering ourselves and striving for improvement.
 Exercising faith in our leaders and those who are over us. Even if
we disagree with them, we need to listen to and trust their
judgment.
 “Remember who you are and act accordingly”, this ties back to
what I talked about earlier with being honest. We need to keep
our integrity and practice it in the workforce.
 It is important for women to gain educations and be ready to
enter the workforce at any given time. Of course their primary
goals should be a wife and mother, but we should be prepared
to work and support our families if it becomes necessary.
 “Lace up Your Boots”, prepare yourself and then get out there
and act. Results come after efforts are put forth. “You reap what
you sow”(D&C 6:33). You get out what you put in.

5. I found the Career Leader assessments very
interesting and useful. As far as interests go,
my results showed that I am good at
managing and controlling other people as
well as quantitative reasoning. My main
motivators are lifestyle, such as my family
time, and other people, meaning the
people that I am in control of. My skills
include interpersonal effectiveness, power
and influence, analysis and strategic
decision making and bringing
management structure.

6. Stephen Crowley: SVP ePayments Delivery Executive at Bank of America
 Are there new developments?
The biggest developments are in two areas: viewing with the regulatory bodies (how
they comply with regulation) and mobile banking making things more easy and
efficient.
 How does one gain entry to their position?
Hard work, experience, achievement and skill set. You need to have competency in
leading teams and dealing with complex situations. You need to have a good
background before heading in and you need to be sure its what you really want to
do.
 What training/background does one need?
The most important thing you need is experience to know if you like it. You also need a
strong degree that positions you to think, such as math, finance, accounting, and
economics to some degree. Take courses that help you communicate effectively. You
need a MBA to be considered in the banking industry.
 What are the job specifications?
In general you would need to be very competent in PowerPoint, Excel and
communication styles. You also need to be comfortable presenting information to
people and groups and you should carry a positive spirit.
 What talents/skills are the most crucial to success in this line of work?
Communication, too many people are really good at driving projects and demanding
results, but that’s not what’s needed. You need someone who is able to communicate
well.

7. Katie Anderson: Marketing/ Comunications at Chicago Pneumatics
 What are the key challenges?
Key challenges in my industry would be identifying a target audience. The tool
industry can target elite mechanics, votech mechanic students, or even rat rod
restoration. Finding key messages that will reach and apply to all of these audiences is
one of the key challenges. Also, finding a medium to communicate it through can be
challenging. Not everyone’s on Facebook! 
 How does one gain entry to their position?
I started in this position as an intern. I was not required to do an internship in college,
but a research practicum instead. I didn’t have any experience and desperately
needed it.
 When and how did they get involved in this line of work?
I originally started in college studying Public Relations. I switched to basic
Communications where I studied theories behind the media and how it
communicates to the world.
 What training/background does one need?
My communications degree has helped me immensely. Experience with design
programs help as I also do a lot of publication layout and design. My journalism classes
have helped me learn how to write for a publication and what type of format articles
should be written.
 What talents/skills are the most crucial to success in this line of work?
You have to be able to talk to others. I was not the type of person to cold call
someone when I needed help. I would spend lots of time researching the problem
online before I would pick up a phone. Now, I realize that it saves time and often gets
you further to pick up the phone and call. Be self-sufficient, but also be willing to open
up and talk to others.

8. Joseph Johansen: VP Deposits Experience Design Manager at Bank of America
 Are there new developments and key challenges?
In the financial services world, we are seeing non-banks like WalMart, Google, PayPal
and others trying to act more like banks. This is a new development that gives
customers more options but often makes it more difficult for them to make good
financial decisions. People are becoming more digitally savvy. They expect to be able
to manage their money via mobile phone or tablet devices instead of the old check
books. This means that banks have to provide better digital tools to help customers
meet their needs.
 How does one gain entry to their position?
I strongly advocate getting internships, joining professional groups and attending
networking events, connecting through BYU associations, church employment groups
or any other group you can learn about. The bottom line is that the more your name is
out there, and the more proactive you are, the better your chances of getting a good
entry level position. This is especially important now when unemployment is so high.
 What are the job specifications?
Must be self motivated, proactive, creative, and passionate about solving
challenging problems. They must be a people person and good at networking. They
must possess a strong attention to detail. Must have good analytical skills and be able
to read and understand business, technical documentation, and qualitative /
quantitative research. Also must be willing to put in extra time to get the job done
from time to time.
 How do you advance or get promoted in this type of work?
Dependability, Likeability and Leadership are all key. People have to know they can
count on you to get work done before they will consider promoting you. The other
thing is to be very vocal with your manager about what you want out of your career.
A good manager will help you get the opportunities to prove yourself in the areas you
want to advance in.