Interview Insights
Top Takeaways
- We can’t have a work-life balance every day. Keep in mind that you have busy seasons and seasons of relaxation, and that those seasons might last days, hours, or weeks.
- You don’t have to meet someone in person to make them your mentor. You can learn from anyone who is wise or experienced.
- A mentor doesn’t need to be someone perfect all the time or successful in every endeavor. A mentor can be someone who failed because from their failures we can learn the lessons and avoid falling into the same traps they did.
Show Notes
- Two quotes that guide Scott: 1. Life happens for you, not to you. 2. Live life through the lens of “I get to…” rather than “I have to” do something. [01:38]
- Highlights from the Miller family’s Italian holiday. [04:41]
- Work-life balance advice given to him by The Biggest Loser fitness coach Jillian Michaels. [07:03]
- What it takes to be a ‘Master Mentor’? [08:41]
- How vulnerability is a leadership competency. [14:59]
- Master Mentors contains Hidden Stories that readers can watch by scanning the QR codes at the end of the chapters. One featuring Leena Rinne is discussed for its powerful impact. [16:20]
- Ed Mylett, one of the top business leaders and performance experts, and the Mercedes kit car he purchased. [20:11]
- My Quest for the Best lightning round begins. [27: 22]
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Expert Bio
Recruited by Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s team, Scott Jeffrey Miller built a 26-year career in the world’s most respected and influential leadership development firm, serving 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 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 influence through new books, speeches, and coaching offerings. Scott currently serves as the Special Advisor on Thought Leadership for the Franklin Covey Company and hosts their weekly podcast series, On Leadership, with Scott Miller.
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Resources Mentioned During the Interview
Below are key people, places, books, quotes, websites, and other resources we discussed so that you can explore further.
- Franklin Covey– One of the world’s top leadership companies
- Leena Rinne – Vice President of Consulting at Franklin Covey. Co-author of The 5 Choices and a co-author of Leading Loyalty.
- Ed Mylett– A top business leader and performance expert
- Harper Collins– World leading book publishing house
- Jillian Michaels– Biggest Loser fitness coach
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