“Before the program, I was leading by reaction. I was reacting to all the problems in my business. Now, I think about my leadership style, and I’m really able to anticipate many of the issues that my business encounters.”
Redefining his leadership style
“The Executive MBA program really helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses. Before, I was leading by reaction. I was reacting to all the problems in my business. Now, I think about my leadership style, and I’m really able to anticipate many of the issues that my business encounters.”
Choosing the WashU EMBA program
“The faculty was just top-notch, as good or better than anything I’ve ever seen. It was also clear from people I knew in St. Louis that those affiliated with WashU were just high-caliber people—and frankly, I wanted to be part of that.”
In fact, Caylor met his current business partner, a fellow Executive MBA alumnus, through the Olin network. “He and I met and found that we really think the same way about business and share the same values.”
What would you tell someone considering the program?
“This is the elite institution in the Midwest—no question. You’ll discover that the faculty and your peers are just amazing people. You’ll learn a ton from them. They’ll challenge you to think differently, and all the effort will be worth it.”
Drew Caylor
Partner, Louis York Capital
Director, Dynamic Metals Group
Previous Employment
Operating Partner, Bodley Group
President and COO, Mirage Products
NFL Player, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens
Background
Education: BA, Stanford University
