How do I force Mail to show messages from me addressed last name, first?

I'm relatively new to Mac and to Mail. I'm finding that when colleagues send mail, their names are listed in the "from" column as Last Name, First. However, my name appears to others as First Name Last (no comma). How do I correct this?
I send mail through an exchange server, if that helps.

Have you tried Mail Preferences?
Go to Preferences (under Mail menu) and select accounts. Then click on the account in question. Enter your name as you wish it to appear at the "Full Name" label.

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