Nobody is Coming to Save You, with Scott Mann

Retired Lieutenant Colonel and former Green Beret Scott Mann spent his career building trust in places where trust was scarce. Today he’s an author, playwright, and actor who brings all of his humanity to help us find—and lead with—ours.

In this episode, you’ll hear the gut-wrenching story that inspired Mann's latest book, Nobody is Coming to Save You. You’ll also get a sneak peek into the upcoming premiere of his play, 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express.

Join us for this episode of the Be Worth Following* podcast as Scott Mann guides us through leadership lessons from the battlefields of Afghanistan to the battlefields within our own minds and hearts.

 

Show Notes

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • Why waiting for others to solve problems fails and what leaders must do instead.

  • How Green Beret leadership is built on human connection and deep relationships.

  • How your scars and struggles can become rocket fuel for someone else’s growth.

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Things to listen for:

00:00 A Chilling Introduction 00:51 Meet Scott Mann: The Man Behind Rooftop Leadership 01:23 The Power of Deep Relationships in Leadership 01:48 Scott Mann: A Multifaceted Leader 02:52 The Story Behind ‘11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express’ 05:13 The Importance of Oral Storytelling 06:05 Upcoming Premier and Tour Details 07:13 A Personal Journey into Leadership 08:34 The Concept of Inwardly Sound Leadership 09:40 The Dark Side of Ignoring Self-Work 12:29 The Role of Language in Understanding Emotions 14:34 Nobody is Coming to Save You: The Book's Inspiration 15:27 A Harrowing Experience in Afghanistan 20:02 The Urgency of Local Action 21:13 The Origins of the Green Berets 22:57 Formation and Evolution of US Army Special Forces 23:48 Green Berets: Unique Skills and Missions 24:42 The John Wick, Lawrence of Arabia, and Verizon Guy Analogy 25:32 Lawrence of Arabia: Building Relationships and Social Capital 26:51 The Verizon Guy: Building Networks and Connections 27:43 Combining Skills for Effective Leadership 30:15 The Importance of Soft Skills in Leadership 37:17 Personal Struggles and the Power of Storytelling 39:25 The Generosity of Scars: Sharing Personal Stories. 41:49 Conclusion: Genuine Relationships and Leadership