Mills Scofield

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Why is Execution so Hard???

Mills Scofield

Both are very good at execution which got me thinking, again, about why execution is so hard. And sometimes,executing excellently is a major customer and competitive advantage! You know the adage; I'd rather have a B plan with A execution than an A plan with B execution.

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How to “Manage” A Blue Lobster

Mills Scofield

He taught me how to succeed at corporate politics without compromising my integrity and championed my work up the executive ladder. And, when the project was done, he helped me choose from my available options: stay in the executive suite, go with the business I’d helped start as a result of the project, or return to my organization.

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How to “Manage” A Blue Lobster

Mills Scofield

He taught me how to succeed at corporate politics without compromising my integrity and championed my work up the executive ladder. And, when the project was done, he helped me choose from my available options: stay in the executive suite, go with the business I’d helped start as a result of the project, or return to my organization.

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The Power of Asking

Mills Scofield

I asked executive and super-networker Vala Afshar if he thought there were any common traits or patterns that could be ‘taught’ or encouraged for networking. For me, my network has literally and figuratively been a source of survival. For most of us, networks have played a critical role in our lives, whether we realize it or not.

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What’s Your Leadership Narrative?

Mills Scofield

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. Her strategy worked; today, she’s a fast-rising executive at a multinational consumer goods company.

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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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5 Lessons from an Office on the Edge

Mills Scofield

Kris Ansin is the executive director of Mali Health Organizing Proje ct - an amazing company increasing access to primary maternal and child healthcare in Mali. As Executive Director, he is responsible for crafting Mali Health’s strategic vision, communications, programs, financing, and fundraising. Both are great.

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