Mills Scofield

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How to “Manage” A Blue Lobster

Mills Scofield

Perhaps this was not the best initial career move. He never yelled at me again (though he did keep yelling at the rest of the team), and became one of three manager-mentors that shaped my career at Bell Labs and AT&T — and taught me to manage others and myself. But about 30 minutes later, he walked into my office and apologized.

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How to “Manage” A Blue Lobster

Mills Scofield

Perhaps this was not the best initial career move. He never yelled at me again (though he did keep yelling at the rest of the team), and became one of three manager-mentors that shaped my career at Bell Labs and AT&T — and taught me to manage others and myself. But about 30 minutes later, he walked into my office and apologized.

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I'm Standing Up, Not Leaning!

Mills Scofield

Throughout my career , I never felt discriminated against because of my gender. I didn’t “hear” any joy of being a mom, wife or even executive. Admittedly, I’ve had a charmed career path that I worked hard at, very hard, and built the credibility to ask, and get, what I wanted. I waited to have children.

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What’s Your Leadership Narrative?

Mills Scofield

As I mentioned in my review, this is a Must Read book for anyone at any stage in their career. If you want your message to get out intact – whether it’s about who you are as a leader, or the vision you have for your company – you need take a step too few executives bother to do: create your leadership narrative.

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You Want a Meeting for What?

Mills Scofield

When you want a meeting, clearly state the Purpose, the Process to be used and the desired Outcome.

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You Want a Meeting for What?

Mills Scofield

When you want a meeting, clearly state the Purpose, the Process to be used and the desired Outcome.

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You Want a Meeting for What?

Mills Scofield

When you want a meeting, clearly state the Purpose, the Process to be used and the desired Outcome.

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