Scott Miller

Scott Miller is an American business author and executive known for his work in leadership development and corporate training. He currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership at FranklinCovey and has over three decades of experience in business strategy and organizational development. Miller is the author of several business books including "Management Mess to Leadership Success" and "Everyone Deserves a Great Manager." His writing focuses on practical leadership lessons drawn from both success and failure, with an emphasis on personal development and organizational effectiveness. Miller hosts the FranklinCovey On Leadership podcast and regularly contributes to major business publications including Forbes and Inc. Magazine. His work has influenced leadership training programs at numerous Fortune 500 companies and organizations worldwide. Beyond his writing and speaking engagements, Miller has played a significant role in developing FranklinCovey's leadership solutions and methodologies. His approach combines research-based principles with real-world business experience, addressing common challenges faced by leaders at all organizational levels.

Readers appreciate Miller's candid approach to sharing personal leadership failures alongside successes. Multiple reviews cite his straightforward writing style and use of specific examples from his own career mistakes. What readers liked: - Practical, actionable advice backed by real experiences - Self-deprecating humor and authenticity - Clear structure with reflection questions and implementation tips - Relatable scenarios for new managers What readers disliked: - Some content overlaps between books - Few readers noted the advice can be basic for experienced leaders - Several mentioned wanting more in-depth case studies Ratings across platforms: Amazon: "Management Mess" 4.6/5 from 230+ reviews Goodreads: "Everyone Deserves a Great Manager" 4.1/5 from 180+ ratings Barnes & Noble: Average 4.3/5 across titles One Amazon reviewer wrote: "Unlike many leadership books that preach from success, Miller shows his scars and what he learned from them." A Goodreads review noted: "The self-assessment tools helped me identify specific areas for improvement in my management style."

Management Mess to Leadership Success A leadership guide that draws from the author's personal missteps and lessons learned during his business career, outlining specific strategies for growth.

Everyone Deserves a Great Manager A practical framework for new and experienced managers covering core leadership challenges like team development, performance management, and accountability.

Master Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights from Our Greatest Minds A collection of key insights and lessons from influential thought leaders and business experts interviewed on the FranklinCovey On Leadership podcast.

Marketing Mess to Brand Success An examination of common marketing challenges and solutions, based on both successful strategies and instructive failures in brand building.

Job Mess to Career Success A guide for navigating professional growth and career transitions, focusing on practical strategies for advancement and overcoming workplace challenges.

Innovation Mess to Market Success An exploration of innovation principles and practices, detailing both effective approaches and common pitfalls in bringing new ideas to market.

Wayne Thiebaud renders everyday objects and figures with thick paint application and bold colors, focusing particularly on commonplace American scenes and items. His work shares Miller's attention to familiar subjects while employing a distinctive painting technique that emphasizes form and light.

Andrew Wyeth captures American scenes with precise realism while incorporating dreamlike and symbolic elements. His work connects to Miller's interest in merging surreal elements with recognizable subjects.

Jim Dine combines everyday objects with expressive mark-making and incorporates botanical elements like flowers and plants. His fusion of representational subjects with personal symbolism parallels Miller's approach to combining realistic and dream imagery.

Charles Burchfield transforms ordinary landscapes and botanical subjects into visionary scenes through heightened colors and animated forms. His work reflects Miller's interest in botanical subjects and surreal interpretations of nature.

Gregory Gillespie merges precise realism with surrealist elements and psychological undertones in his figurative paintings. His combination of technical skill and dreamlike imagery aligns with Miller's artistic approach to blending real and surreal elements.