Mills Scofield

JANUARY 16, 2013

Over the course of the past year, there have been three distinct lessons that have stuck with me: 1) consumer insights can truly shape and determine a business’ success; 2) intrapreneurs play a vital role in (social) enterprise; and 3) being mission-driven is critical in deciding your own path.

Short-term 187

Short-term Innovation Entrepreneur Learning-by-Doing 187

Mills Scofield

JUNE 16, 2013

Of course, we have to acknowledge two things: first, that people don’t wake up in the morning and say “Boy, I wonder if there’s a non-profit alternative to the local payday lender,” and second, that the established players have a lot of marketing clout.

Innovation 161

Innovation Microfinance Business Model Self-aware 161

Mills Scofield

MARCH 25, 2013

When it comes to work, we've come to accept the concept of 'no pain, no gain' as being the proper route to success and prosperity. Of course, there's a truth that we need to come to terms with if we are to truly succeed and thrive – both professionally and personally – and that is that we're not making sacrifices.

Development 172

Development Follow-up Creativity Short-term 172

Mills Scofield

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

In the nonprofit sector, results are often necessary within a calendar year, and in a business setting, quarterly earnings often inform value and success. To find success, we have to fail. Which carries greater risk. Real progress however, is more messy and less linear. Both are great.

NGO 175

NGO Short-term Delegation Finance 175

Mills Scofield

MAY 27, 2014

To my left, on a different part of the course, I watched the elite marathon runners pass me as if they had just started running. Success is temporary; significance endures. It was a half marathon , not a sprint. There would only be a dash to the finish for those who paced themselves, with reserved energy for a strong finish.

Goal 161

Goal Entrepreneur Training Strategy 161

Mills Scofield

JULY 27, 2014

Over the course of the last decade, I have been privileged to lead three massive, multi-billion dollar change efforts myself. Namely, there is actually greater power, energy and opportunity in allowing our successes to crowd out the unsuccessful. I recommend you begin by putting into practice the following principles: Embody Optimism.

Positioning 170

Positioning Power Leadership Energy 170

Mills Scofield

JANUARY 17, 2013

Foreign donors, of course, have their own agendas. Historically, Haiti was fiercely independent. In 1804, a thirteen-year slave rebellion was won and Haiti became the world’s first black republic. Today, Haiti is infamous for deep-seated aid dependency and its heavy reliance on remittances from abroad.

Long-term 174

Long-term Goal Learning-by-Doing Review 174

Mills Scofield

APRIL 15, 2013

I studied indigenous Amazonian languages and Ethnobotany in college and managed to avoid taking any math, science or business courses (yes, I went to Brown University). Their ability to inspire farmers and know what they cared most about is what made them successful. Thank you, Tyler. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.

Talent Management 167

Talent Management Management Supply Chain NGO 167

Mills Scofield

JANUARY 12, 2013

Of course, I did a bit of due diligence into this Doug guy and said yes. Before I get to how great the book is, the story of how Doug and I met starts with taking a smart risk! Doug had read a post of mine about my wonderful client, Menasha Packaging and asked if I would be willing to introduce him to them for a book he was writing.

Due Diligence 112

Due Diligence Definition Cost Innovation 112

Mills Scofield

OCTOBER 2, 2012

describing the collaborative creative process - iterations, failures and successes. ” There were to be no limits to our design, creation and iteration of these products – except, of course, they had to be made out of duct tape. The following post is by Addie Thompson, '12.5

Class 178

Class Project Long-term Engineering 178

Mills Scofield

AUGUST 20, 2014

My life has always been about the network , so of course I’d love OPEN. I measure my professional success by my ROI mpact - my form of ROI. Some do this because they think it’s the route to success, which it is. The broader, deeper and mover diverse your network, the larger the impact you can have.

ROI 164

ROI Open-book Diversity Globalization 164