Mueller, Scott

Education: MBA, University of Chicago 

What Guides My Decision Making: Fairness, the Golden Rule, innovation, a passion to continually improve, transparency, accountability, passion and a desire to do my best

Favorite Quote: “Life is not a dress rehearsal.”

First Thing I Do When I Start My Day: Play math games to stimulate my brain, envision what I want to accomplish for that day and read The Wall Street Journal and The Economist. 

What Motivates Me: Excellence and desire to help others, including customers and associates. Also, learning new things/innovation.

Most Important Leadership Quality: Passion, humility and caring about people. Also tenacity and courage. Being willing to confront challenges — having the ugly 5-minute conversation. 

My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: I started a novelty company. Sell something you like. Be your own boss. 

Hobby/Passion: Art, sculpture, design, history, cooking, travel and chain sawing