Mills Scofield

MAY 17, 2013

Many of us who work in the civic arena – that wonderful yet perplexing place where the public, private, philanthropic and nonprofit worlds intersect – are frustrated by the lack of innovation that results in sustained positive change. Data should guide the resource allocation and actions of our collaborations.

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Environment Innovation Porter Education 166

Mills Scofield

JUNE 3, 2014

We talk about “social businesses” — those that are mission-led and focused on creating positive social change — and “non-social businesses” — those that focus on revenue and profit. I believe the distinction between social and non-social business is a false dichotomy.

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Business Model Venture Capitalist B2C Entrepreneur 175

Mills Scofield

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

The more #RCUS, the more we meet people with whom we create powerful positive solutions to our world''s wicked problems. This year, I had the honor of being a story-teller and can attest to the optimism and realistic hope. Our hope for the future is based in # RCUS. Here are a few BIF9 Storytellers who inspired me.

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Kaplan Storytelling Media Innovation 155

Mills Scofield

MARCH 25, 2014

because the difference can be positively profound. The Switch and Shift post " Are You Just a Leader or a Just Leader" beat the record for number of views, previously held by the wonderful Ted Coiné (and he''s not even upset with me!). I hope it makes a difference for you, your teams, your people.

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Innovation Positioning Team Leadership 134

Mills Scofield

JUNE 19, 2023

Referent authority assumes that leaders inspire and influence others by exhibiting strong moral character and personal values rather than position alone. As such, encourage people to participate in the decision-making process so they buy into the strategy, rather than being told what to do. Lead by example. Provide meaning and purpose.

Commitment 91

Commitment Follow-up Morale Micromanagement 91

Mills Scofield

JULY 16, 2013

For the next few weeks, I''ve taken the position of Tide-Watcher for Pemaquid Harbor, Pemaquid Maine. I will be unplugging from blogging during this time so I can assure "watching accuracy". If you''d like to help, check out the tides here. Culture Innovation Maine Pemaquid Unplug Virtues-Values'

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Innovation Blog Positioning 93

Mills Scofield

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Every time I have assigned someone a task, rather than taking it on myself, the net effect – short-term, long-term, or both – is decidedly positive. The difference between interest and position (thank you, Getting to Yes ) is often clouded, but if you ask enough and listen more, the way forward can also become clear.

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NGO Short-term Delegation Finance 175

Mills Scofield

JULY 8, 2013

This is the type of engagement we need to get economies growing, build trust and a sense of ownership for our Millennials as they grow into leadership positions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. Even more ironic is the fact that students are the best positioned to start companies; they have less obligations to barriers like family and mortgages.

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Entrepreneur Venture Funding Venture Capitalist Project 192

Mills Scofield

OCTOBER 7, 2018

It seemed that, in particular, this year, BIF invigorated my students to make a difference (which is saying a lot since these kids are wired to have a positive impact by default!). The network spreads magic. Then, think big and run with it!

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Kaplan Guidelines Learning-by-Doing Media 91

Mills Scofield

MARCH 18, 2019

For many of my students, it’s not chasing the prestigious, expected Investment Banking, Consulting or Entrepreneurial grail to make your first millions before you’re 30, it’s about making the maximum possible positive impact on the world by the age of 25!

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Mentor Banking Stress Consultative 91

Mills Scofield

APRIL 29, 2019

When you get enough of them together, you create a blue lobster organization – one that creates positive disruption. To me, a blue lobster is a person who views and organizes the world differently, who rejects the status quo, who loves to try stuff, learn, fail and try again, who is interesting because they are interested and who has impact.

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Innovation Stage-Gate Blanchard Social Capital 140

Mills Scofield

APRIL 29, 2019

When you get enough of them together, you create a blue lobster organization – one that creates positive disruption. To me, a blue lobster is a person who views and organizes the world differently, who rejects the status quo, who loves to try stuff, learn, fail and try again, who is interesting because they are interested and who has impact.

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Innovation Stage-Gate Blanchard Social Capital 91

Mills Scofield

JUNE 20, 2022

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. Everyone was put on this earth for a reason…what’s yours? Find your purpose and pursue it with gusto. Your mindset matters more than you think.

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Blog Learning-by-Doing Delegation Books 91

Mills Scofield

JANUARY 8, 2014

Ventures that fail to deliver positive and productive impact risk squandering the efforts and resources of the community. But, it is often the most vulnerable stakeholder group that carries the most risk – the community to be impacted. Social ventures target populations with a fundamental need like nutrition, health care, or education.

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Entrepreneur Innovation Incentives Mentor 124

Mills Scofield

MARCH 13, 2017

We are told to be opportunistic (in a positive way) because we never know if the moment will be right again, hence the ever used adage, "Timing is everything." Most of us have realized, or at least acknowledged, that life and careers are no longer linear, predictable, plan-able. Timing is everything AND timing is not fixed!

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Construction Learning-by-Doing Creativity Career 70

Mills Scofield

MARCH 28, 2013

It is a book even those of us fully satisfied and complete in our current positions should read. It is a book leaders and managers should share with their people and encourage and support them in pursuing. It is a book students in college should read as they think about what they may want to do.

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How To Mentor Tactics Advice 163

Mills Scofield

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Unfortunately, AT&T was changing dramatically, and not positively. For him, the fact I wasn’t in New Jersey meant I had a politically unbiased perspective on the business’s needs. He’d handle the politics; I’d handle getting the work done with my team. We all started leaving. Lesson 3: Remember, They’re Human.

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Management How To Mentor Politics 121

Mills Scofield

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

How have you positively impacted their lives at any level? So, as you approach thanksgiving, take a few minutes to reflect on the people who trust you, who’ll take a flyer on you, who’ll support you. Do you do the same for them? Brought them wisdom? Brought them joy?

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Kaplan Innovation Positioning 121

Mills Scofield

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

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”? Work just as hard on that as you did your resume, LinkedIn profile and cover letter.

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Letter Workshop Advice Career 194

Mills Scofield

AUGUST 17, 2012

” For dreaming - innovation to have a positive impact , it must be based on values and integrity. 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.”

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Innovation Safe Harbor Sports Education 146

Mills Scofield

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Most of our role models are our moms who mainly stayed home, if we were privileged to be in that socio-economic position. The Generation Xers are the transition between moms who stayed home and moms who worked. We are presented with a plethora of options that we still struggle to justify and judge.

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Career Diversity Maturity Licensing 184

Mills Scofield

JANUARY 18, 2015

An organization that has maximized its ROI m has a more open and innovative mindset, understands customers’ real needs, gives employees opportunities to experiment, learn, apply, and iterate and is in the best possible position to provide value to customers, create jobs and give back to its community.

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ROI Short-term Long-term Metrics 70

Mills Scofield

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Unfortunately, AT&T was changing dramatically, and not positively. For him, the fact I wasn’t in New Jersey meant I had a politically unbiased perspective on the business’s needs. He’d handle the politics; I’d handle getting the work done with my team. We all started leaving. Lesson 3: Remember, They’re Human.

Management 91

Management How To Mentor Politics 91

Mills Scofield

JANUARY 6, 2013

We made a clear decision to emphasize the positive aspects of each presentation and to encourage the finalists to continue working on their ideas. Not only did each finalist feel that this was a really positive experience, the excitement spread within Geneca as well. Once in the Shark Tank, the requirements become more specific.

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Innovation Incubator Brand Document 130

Mills Scofield

JUNE 9, 2014

While the Social Business Model Canvas has a box for surplus – what you are doing with what’s left over, I posit that’s a question every company has to answer. Doesn''t this also apply to any business - ultimately? Any business hopefully has a surplus – at least eventually.

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ROI Business Model Venture Capitalist Early Adopters 132

Mills Scofield

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Would you want to be in that position? When you give someone the “power” without the tools and teams to make it real, frustration and anxiety increase which decreases morale, productivity and of course passion.

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Power Due Diligence Education Budgeting 171

Mills Scofield

JUNE 5, 2013

After researching about the positive impact a proper education can have on a girl’s life in an Asian and African country, we knew this is what we wanted to support. All of which are elements that have led to today’s current state of global poverty.

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Fashion Education Library Quality 194

Mills Scofield

MAY 27, 2014

He is the principal of Aespire , the design and marketing firm that empowers mission-driven organizations to create purpose-driven culture through positioning, design, marketing, and web site development. Brian is an entrepreneur, design professional, volunteer, donor and nonprofit board member.

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Goal Entrepreneur Training Strategy 161

Mills Scofield

APRIL 7, 2014

I’ve also started to experiment with using the classic virtues to help improve accountability, but don’t have enough data’ to posit it as a suggestion above yet (though it can’t hurt). Accountability is important on so many levels — professionally and personally.

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Commitment Project Bottom-up Learning-by-Doing 175

Mills Scofield

JANUARY 12, 2013

If we can get this to change, imagine the positive power that can be unleashed. Doug makes the costs of playing it safe very clear: we don’t grow, win, create and we lose confidence and bluntly, don’t feel alive and meaningful. Which gets to another key point in Doug’s book – the paralysis of security.

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Due Diligence Definition Cost Innovation 112

Mills Scofield

OCTOBER 21, 2011

This made a huge positive difference. In fact, for the first time, management was invited to personal employee celebrations, like birthday parties! What surprised employees the most was that management actually showed up, that management cared enough about them to come to their party.

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Committee Training Teamwork Long-term 101

Mills Scofield

MARCH 25, 2013

Certainly, no one associates having a lot of work to do with sunshine, love, happiness or any other positive experience. 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?

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Development Follow-up Creativity Short-term 172

Mills Scofield

JULY 30, 2012

I've also started to experiment with using the classic virtues to help improve accountability, but don't have enough data' to posit it as a suggestion above yet (though it can't hurt). Even if you can't change the organization's performance management process, your own personal demeanor and handling has an enormous impact.

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Commitment Bottom-up Project Learning-by-Doing 125

Mills Scofield

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

We continue to put ourselves in positions to learn and, as the Second City team taught us at the Business Innovation Factory conference, we continue to say, “yes, and” to the possibilities. These lessons are just the tip of an iceberg that is constantly growing.

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Learning-by-Doing Creativity Brainstorming Skills 138

Mills Scofield

DECEMBER 5, 2014

In the case of the former, they typically would want to know why and how could they innovate their current product to regain their position as number one. .: after years of being the market leader in a specific product category, they quickly begin to lose market share, they wanted to introduce their product into a new market.

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Stage-Gate Productivity Products Innovation 128

Mills Scofield

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Cause marketing, she said, was going in a new direction: Leveraging core competencies to make a positive difference in the community, on employees and the bottom line. This got me thinking: What would a program like this look like at Geneca?

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Ryan PR Project B2B 130

Mills Scofield

JUNE 5, 2013

After researching about the positive impact a proper education can have on a girl’s life in an Asian and African country, we knew this is what we wanted to support. All of which are elements that have led to today’s current state of global poverty.

Fashion 87

Fashion Education Library Quality 87