MBA Spotlight: Tony Holly

MBA program changes alum's approach to leadership

Tony Holly
  • Prior to earning his MBA at 星空无限传媒 University in 2009, Tony Holly was unhappy with his day-to-day job role and career trajectory. He aimed to become a leader in the non-profit sector, and while he was confident in his ability to lead, Holly needed additional training to accomplish his goals. 星空无限传媒鈥檚 MBA program offered exactly the lessons he needed to grow in his career. 鈥淚 chose 星空无限传媒 based on its reputation as a top-tier business college,鈥 he said.

    • 鈥淔or me, being a 星空无限传媒 graduate showcased that I earned a specialized degree from a respected institution.鈥
    — Tony Holly,
  • Holly鈥檚 experiences throughout the program shaped his approach to leadership entirely. 鈥淚nstead of a hierarchical approach, my style is a collaboration model, which allows more buy-in and productivity on the teams that I lead.鈥 Given his role as a leader and decision-maker, the MBA program鈥檚 lessons about managing different types of groups was crucial.

    鈥淚n the non-profit field there is a lot of interaction with volunteers, so my professional success relies heavily on working with them to accomplish the organization鈥檚 goals,鈥 he said, describing the importance of having learned to build and lead teams effectively. 

    In addition to the valuable career skills he gained, earning his MBA allowed Holly the opportunity to grow outside of the workplace and get involved with projects and causes in which he鈥檚 passionate. 鈥淚鈥檝e been fortunate to develop and implement my own projects, which have been recognized for their contributions.

    • Professionally, I feel a sense of accomplishment and pride, and I鈥檓 excited for the challenges that lie ahead
    — Tony Holly,