Mills Scofield

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I Wrote a Book!

Mills Scofield

For years, many of my clients, founders I’ve advised, and mentees have asked me to write a book; it took one of them to push me to do it*. So, I wrote a book , Value Proposition: Positioning for Success , on continually creating, testing, and building compelling value propositions that meet or exceed real customers’ real needs.

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The Transformative Power of Positive Leadership

Mills Scofield

In their book, Making the Impossible Possible, Leading Extraordinary Performance The Rocky Flats Story , Kim Cameron and Michael Lavine chronicle how in 1989, following years of complaints from workers, Unions and environmental regulators, the FBI raided the Rocky Flats Nuclear facility and shut it down.

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What Works Better - Obedience or Commitment?

Mills Scofield

I get to host an excerpt from Frank Sonnenberg’s new book, Leadership By Example.* All of Frank’s books and his blog are ‘must reads” and “must gives.” Referent authority assumes that leaders inspire and influence others by exhibiting strong moral character and personal values rather than position alone. Lead by example.

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How Can You Have A Meaningful Life?

Mills Scofield

Today, I’m honored to host an excerpt from the new book by my friend, Frank Sonneberg, The Path to a Meaningful Life *. Frank’s books are ‘must reads” and “must gives.” It’ll add bounce to your step, make your heart smile, fill your soul with pride, and be proof positive that you’re making a difference.

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How To Stay Relevant & Have Impact

Mills Scofield

Grateful to call her a friend, Dorie Clark’s new book, “ Reinventing You ” is an indispensible guide to just that – reinventing ourselves, continually, to adapt to and thrive in the 21 st century. It is a book leaders and managers should share with their people and encourage and support them in pursuing.

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ODE to Innovation

Mills Scofield

My friend Whitney Johnson ’s book, Dare, Dream, Do , provides a framework for becoming an ODE to our people and ourselves. Three quotes in the book stick in my mind: “The only safe harbor is our convictions…because it ensures we are honest to our core values. Can you become an ODE to Innovation?

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Digital TMI: The Killer of Your Second First Impression

Mills Scofield

And get his book (with Ted Coiné ) " A World Gone Social ". ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. Then take a look at the culture of the companies where you’ll be submitting an application, and ask yourself: Would my current online presence create a positive “second first impression”? Read, enjoy and apply!!!!

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