Mills Scofield

JANUARY 14, 2014

” The morning prayers of the local population could be heard echoing through the loudspeakers outside the large 25-foot concrete T-walls topped with barbed wire that surround our compound, a Forward Operating Base within an Afghan Air Force base.

Emotional Intelligence 150

Emotional Intelligence Participative Short-term Letter 150

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2017

However, based on our experience of advising CEOs, operating as CEOs, and sitting on boards, we have found that executives can be effective in the new environment by revamping their interactions with their boards. It is especially important to create a bond with the lead director and/or the chair. It consists of four approaches.

CEO 8

CEO Strategic Planning Letter Bond 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 3, 2016

Macs keep their names with each successive upgrade, analysts noted, while iPhones sport sequential numbers and letters to indicate improvements. But with James Bond movies, there’s no reason to expect that the latest Bond movie [Quantum of Solace] has anything to do with the previous Bond movie [Casino Royale].

Brand 8

Brand Education Productivity Products 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 15, 2014

One of the most popular pieces of advice that people receive when operating across cultures is, “When in Rome, Act Like the Romans.” It also happens often in interviews and cover letters. Express genuine interest in the new culture and bond over areas of mutual interest, such as sports or family.

Bond 11

Bond Learning-by-Doing Letter Advice 11

Harvard Business Review

MAY 4, 2012

A lot of letters started pouring in to the chairman of the board of Pillsbury," Cohen recalls, "and some major articles appeared. To make such requests, you're going to need to have built a hell of a personal bond. For folks who are looking for operational principles, take these from Lisa Gansky's fabulous book, The Mesh.

Innovation 15

Innovation Definition Entrepreneur Resistance 15

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 12, 2013

Last week Ackman wrote (and leaked) pair of letters in which he pushed for quicker action in finding a permanent replacement for Ullman and demanded the resignation of board chairman Tom Engibous. He started developing his famous case against bond insurer MBIA in 2002, and had to wait till 2009 for it to pay off.

Hedge 8

Hedge Short-term Long-term Finance 8