Season 6
From Mess to Success – Former FranklinCovey Executive, Scott J Miller, Shares His Thoughts & Tips on Management & Career
An interview with SCOTT J MILLER, Speaker, Podcast Host, Author of Mess to Success Series, & Former EVP/CMO at FranklinCovey
Podcast Audio Only:
Friends, this is a very special episode for me because Scott J Miller is a powerhouse when it comes to management and career. Though he doesn't profess to be a career coach in the same way I am, he brings 30 years of corporate experience to the table to provide resources for professionals to thrive and succeed in management and their career.
As the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for FranklinCovey's Leadership Development business, the host of a successful podcast - On Leadership with Scott Miller, and an author of multiple books around management, mentorship, marketing, and more, I am honored to have him as a guest.
Our conversation spans discussions around being an individual contributor and trying to find your way in management - if that's the best path for you, being a generalist vs. a specialist, the power of and caution around mentorship, and so much more.
Scott's Website: https://www.scottjeffreymiller.com
Scott's Books: https://www.scottjeffreymiller.com/books/
Scott's Career Program, Ignite Your Genius: https://www.scottjeffreymiller.com/coaching/
Inc. Articles: https://www.inc.com/author/scott-miller
Book Mentioned:
Multipliers - Liz Wiseman
Range - David Epstein
How Will You Measure Your Life? - Clayton M Christensen
About Scott:
Scott was raised in Central Florida and began his leadership journey early as the student body president of his high school where he fell in love with power politics. After working on numerous local, state, and national political campaigns, Scott joined the Disney Development Company where for nearly four years he was part of the team that designed and built the famed city of Celebration, Florida (Walt Disney’s original vision for EPCOT Center).
At the age of 26, Scott left (was kicked out of) Disney in Orlando and moved to the next natural place for a good Catholic boy in his twenties: Provo, Utah. Now at first blush this might seem genius (insane), but he fell in love with Utah’s mountains (lack of humidity) and joined the FranklinCovey Company.
Recruited by Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s team, Scott built a 25-year career in the world’s most respected and influential leadership development firm serving in nearly every role imaginable. From a front-line salesperson, to project manager, sales leader, general manager, vice president, chief marketing officer to executive vice president of thought leadership, Scott’s experience at FranklinCovey shaped his views on leadership being a human and somehow found himself married at the age of 41 and begrudgingly (lovingly) the father of three rascal (angelic) sons.
Scott’s professional roles evolved as he became a multi-bestselling author, radio and podcast host, leadership coach, columnist, and global keynote speaker. He continues to consult with FranklinCovey and is proud to continue their collaboration as he expands his own influence through new books, speeches, and coaching offerings.
Scott currently serves as the Special Advisor on Thought Leadership for the FranklinCovey Company and is the host of their weekly podcast series, On Leadership with Scott Miller. Scott also hosts FranklinCovey’s monthly bookclub on Bookclub.com debuting in April, 2021. Additionally, Scott is the prolific author of numerous books, writes a column for Inc. Magazine, and keynotes for clients around the world.
The Millers live in Salt Lake City with their two annoying treasured dogs and live every day full of gratitude for all their blessings.
Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmillerj1/
