Mills Scofield

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

It’s human nature, to strive for the end product; parents wish success for their children, CEOs desire profit for their company but these end goals cannot overshadow the path to achieve them. While cultural differences separated me from my Cantonese co-workers and friends, I believe truths like these hold us together.

Entrepreneur 170

Entrepreneur Learning-by-Doing Library Mentor 170

Mills Scofield

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Allowing my staff see a more personal side of me has led to a more intimate and productive office. Yes, evaluation is important and progress is our goal, but failure is an important part of the process, and too often swept under the rug.

NGO 175

NGO Short-term Delegation Finance 175

Mills Scofield

JUNE 5, 2013

Mrked is a tech accessories company that not only offers quality, fashionable products, but also a chance for you to “Leave a Mrk” on the world. Our goal was to create a case that would protect a smartphone from the everyday bumps and dings and allows consumers to express their style through our designs.

Fashion 87

Fashion Education Library Quality 87

Mills Scofield

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Cone proclaimed in 2010 that “cause marketing as we know it is dead” “Slapping a ribbon” on a product, website, or advertisement was now perceived as inauthentic. Often considered the “Mother of Cause Marketing”, Ms.

Ryan 130

Ryan PR Project B2B 130

Mills Scofield

MARCH 5, 2015

If you are operating in a business environment in which there is a reasonably clear — and straight — line to who your future customers will be and what products and services you need to develop for them, first count your blessings and then get on the accelerator. And that may be true, for a few. Keep going. Don’t stop.

Tools 70

Tools Innovation Operations Engineering 70

Mills Scofield

MARCH 25, 2013

In many ways, this is a natural product of both our schooling and work experiences, where we're not guided and supported to use our genius, creativity, and talents in order to do the work we should do. Have you ever noticed how when someone tells us how they've been really busy with work, we automatically interpret this as being a bad thing?

Development 172

Development Follow-up Creativity Short-term 172

Mills Scofield

MARCH 5, 2015

If you are operating in a business environment in which there is a reasonably clear — and straight — line to who your future customers will be and what products and services you need to develop for them, first count your blessings and then get on the accelerator. And that may be true, for a few. Keep going. Don’t stop.

Innovation 70

Innovation Tools Operations Engineering 70

Mills Scofield

MAY 29, 2013

The question led to several incredible conversations around creative projects, personal goals, family events, and community endeavors. Presenting lessons and projects through a final product, presentation, and/or portfolio. It caused me to wonder what would happen if more people embraced risk to pursue their passion.

Education 166

Education Innovation Project Mentor 166

Mills Scofield

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

As the day went on, the conversation grew more and more productive. On Sunday, January 6, delegates from Common Sense Action (@CSAction) chapters across the nation gathered at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington to finalize the Agenda for Generational Equity, CSA’s foundational policy agenda. The setting?

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Kaplan Policies Politics Chief Executive Officer 194