Scott Jeffrey Miller, author of Master Mentors Volume 2:
30 Transformative Insights from Our Greatest Minds

Bill Ringle and Scott Jeffrey Miller discuss the importance of being clear and explicit with your intent in all communications for small business leaders because in the absence of details, people make up stories and those stories can become another mess.

>>> Visit MyQuestforTheBest.com  for complete show notes and more expert advice and inspiring stories to propel your small business growth. My Quest for the Best is a top-rated small business podcast with over 400 episodes of thought-provoking and insightful interviews with today’s top thought leaders and business experts. Host Bill Ringle’s mission with this show is to provide the strategies, insights, and resources that will unlock the growth potential of your business through these powerful conversations.

Interview Insights

Top 3 Takeaways

1. 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.


2. You don’t have to meet someone in person to make them your mentor. You can learn from anyone who is wise or experienced.


3. 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.

Read the Show Notes from this Episode

• 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. 

Contact Info and Social Media for Jeffrey Scott Miller

• Primary website

• Travels from: Salt Lake City, Utah

• Connect on: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook

Check out Scott’s excellent podcasts:

• FranklinCovey On Leadership with Scott Miller


• C-Suite Conversations with Scott Miller

My Quest for the Best Interview: 410: From Management Mess to Leadership Success with guest expert Scott Jeffrey Miller

Resources Mentioned During the Interview

Below are key people, places, books, quotes, websites, and other resources we discussed so that you can explore further.

• Bonus Content! Master Mentors Vol 2 Hidden Story: Leena Rinne

• Get Out of Your Own Way: A Skeptic’s Guide to Growth and Fulfillment by Dave Hollis

• Franklin Covey– One of the world’s top lea