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Is it Worth It? Final Episode

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 21:55:10 +0000

This is probably a question you’ve asked yourself many times when building your movement, or product, or next big thing. When life taps us on the shoulder and challenges us to play a bigger game, this question is usually not far behind. It causes us to question ourselves, our purpose, even our ability. In this final episode of the Rooftop Podcast we explore not just the answer to this universal question, but how you can use that answer as your true north in every challenge you face from here on.

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Leaving Tracks with our Youth Ep. 404

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

As 2024 comes to a close, I think we could all take a little time to reflect on the tracks we’re leaving in this world. The impact we can make on our youth is one of the greatest legacy gifts we can give and one of the highest forms of social capital. Join me for a walk down the driveway to discuss what that looks like in your life!

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The Four Pillars of Rooftop Leadership Ep.403

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this time of elections and the churn, I reflect on the past few transformative years—from the chaos of Afghanistan’s collapse and Operation Pineapple Express to the resurgence of my play, Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret. These experiences shaped Rooftop Leadership, a methodology rooted in four pillars: strategic impact, human nature, human connection, and deep work. Drawing from my Green Beret experiences, this approach confronts the disconnection and low-trust environments that dominate today’s world. By fostering meaningful relationships and addressing “the churn” of fear, distraction, and distrust, I aim to help leaders align with their deeper nature, inspire action, and drive profound, lasting change. I'll see you on the Rooftop. Scott Nobody is Coming to Save You - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781546008286/?lens=center-street Scottmann.com Join Rooftop Nation! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scottmann YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthor Twitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeader

The Hardest Part About Sharing Stories That Matter.... Ep.402

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

While reflecting on the process of vulnerability in creative work, I shared a story inspired by Bubba, a friend writing about his near-death experience and grappling with fear as he prepares to release his book. I recalled my own anxiety when handing my first manuscript to Steven Pressfield, my literary hero. Despite initial doubts, his encouragement, including offering to write the foreword, changed my perspective. This journey taught me the importance of trusting others with your work and paying forward the support and kindness we receive.

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Hard Truths Ep. 401

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

As a nation, we can and must use the Green Beret Principles of trust, resilience, restoration, and more to face our foes abroad - and overcome the internal strife that besets American society today.” These are the words from “Hard Truths,” recently released by Congressman Mike Waltz, soon to be National Security Advisor (NSA) under President Trump. This podcast addresses the Hard Truths that Mike Waltz must consider around Afghanistan and the aftermath of the Afghanistan debacle and the “asleep at the switch” consequences of the past Administration. This podcast contains a no-B.S. run down of “hard truths” that speak to one of Waltz’s critical points as the National Security Advisor to President Trump, but also hard truths for you and me. Why? As Waltz Says…”We must be vigilant. Perhaps that is the hardest and most important, truth of all.” Get a notepad for this one. Let’s lean in, set our politics aside, and get focused and loud on these hard truths as we roll into 2025.

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What Is It Going To Cost You? Ep. 400

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In challenging times, when no one is coming to your rescue, and you're striving to create something greater than yourself—a groundbreaking product, a new business, or a non-profit—you’ll encounter significant obstacles. Understanding the sacrifices your bold ambitions demand is essential. This podcast will guide you through the process.

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Deja Vu All Over Again: Ahmad Massoud, Congressman Mike Waltz and Legend Ep. 399

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

What does the new National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz think about Afghanistan, the threat, and the resistance?

Even before Shawn Ryan interviewed Commander Massoud, I hosted Congressman Mike Waltz, Legend, & Commander Massoud to discuss the botched Afghanistan withdrawal and what it might mean to us in the West.

As Congressman Waltz prepares to take the reins as National Security Advisor to President Trump, this seems like a good time to put this hard-hitting discussion back on the street.

Please check it out and share it widely.

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Rise of the Exhausted Majority - Ep. 398

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 8 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

As we move through another tough election, there is actually good news on the other side of it…if we choose to act on it. Join me and let’s discuss.

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Find Your Voice, Tell Your Story Ep. 397

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

This message emphasizes the importance of finding and sharing your authentic voice as a leader, embracing vulnerability, and telling personal stories to foster deep connections and build social capital. True influence goes beyond success; it requires relatability, relevance, and a willingness to share difficult experiences to resonate deeply with others. Leadership involves persevering through fear, iterating on personal growth, and accepting that no one is coming to save you—progress depends on your commitment to show up and share your journey. By doing so, you empower others, inspire reciprocal support, and create meaningful change in both your community and yourself.

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The Return of Task Force Pineapple Ep. 396

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

I believe in getting big sh*t done even when nobody else is coming. I believe it to my core. This country is built on this concept. For me, one of those areas is mobilizing the GWOT Generation of veterans and military family members to solve wicked problems that supplement the gaps that are often not filled by the federal government. The abandonment of our Afghan Allies. The wildfires in Maui. The hurricane - ravaged hills of Western North Carolina. Our veteran network brings enormous horsepower to solving tough problems. It’s the ultimate private public partnership and it’s changing the game of how veterans can maintain relevance in a time when our country is extremely challenged. Task Force Pineapple is back and our veterans are stepping up in a big way. Give this episode a listen and then let me know: What’s your Pineapple Express?

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What’s My Role When Nobody Is Coming?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

I get this question a lot. It can seem like a daunting reality when we arrive at the conclusion that some of our biggest problems in life require fully stepping into the arena and leading the way to solving these wicked problems. But, the truth is…once you take that first step on wobbly knees, there is a level of compelling connection that follows you into the darkest places. We are meaning-seeking creatures and there is a role for each one of us to play that’s much bigger than ourselves. Join me on this episode of the Rooftop Podcast to talk about what your role can be.

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Our Kids Are Watching

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

We face a lot of moral dilemmas in this time of Churn don’t we? It seems like every decision that comes our way has elevated stakes and tremendous pressure attached to it. We’re pressed to often play a game we didn’t even sign on for. I get it. Here’s the thing: There is a way to lead through this with a very simple metric that might just make a difference for you. Join me in this episode and let’s map it out!

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Getting Big Sh*t Done

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

What are you meant to do on this earth? Should you be playing a bigger game? Have you met success in what society says is important and still feel like there is a bigger game to play? You’re not alone. We are all primal creatures infused with a mandate to make meaning in the world. We ignore it at our peril. But how do you get big sh*t done in this time of Churn? We break it down and get the conversation moving in this powerful episode.

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Nobody is Coming to Save You

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This is one of the most important realizations leaders can reach in this unprecedented Churn of division we live in today. But, then what? When nobody is coming, how do we step into the arena? That is exactly what this Rooftop Podcast aims to answer and this episode will get the conversation going!

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Reflections on 9/11

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

23 years after the attacks of 9.11.2001, America is still reeling from the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan and the wholesale abandonment of our allies. It’s more important than ever that we not forget the lessons of 9.11.2001. Not just because of the moral imperative, and of the numerous sacrifices made by so many, but because of the likelihood that this failed withdrawal follows us home and puts us at even greater risk for another strike. I hope you’ll join me on this commemorative episode where we look at where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going in the ever-progressing story of the battle against violent extremism.

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”

“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”

“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

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What's Your Pineapple Express? (ft. Jason Howk)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Mon, 2 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week on the ‘What’s Your Pineapple Express?’ series, Scott had the honor of sitting down and speaking with an incredible leader – Jason Howk. Jason leads a non-profit organization called Global Friends of Afghanistan and has continued doing amazing work while keeping Afghanistan at the forefront. Join us this week as Jason shares his many years of experience in Afghanistan, gives us insight into some very important information, and shares what we need to learn from the abandonment of Afghanistan. Some of the things he reveals about what happened with this abandonment and more importantly, what’s happening right under our noses in this growing safe haven will blow you away.

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Summary

Jason Criss Howk spent 23 years in the U.S. Army as an Infantry and Sapper Paratrooper, and also as a South Asia Foreign Area Officer (Soldier-Diplomat). His work in Afghanistan began in 2002 and has continued until the present day as he leads the Global Friends of Afghanistan educational non-profit organization that monitors and leads discussions on Afghan issues. Jason has worked on Afghanistan portfolios at the tactical, operational, strategic, national policy and international policy levels. He has taken part in a variety of missions to include military, diplomatic, intelligence, academic, and humanitarian efforts. During his Afghanistan work Jason worked daily with dozens of generals, ambassadors, and political appointees with Afghan portfolios. Due to his assignments and knowledge of the topic, Jason is one of the few Americans that has been privy to the discussions of all 4 presidential administrations as they planned their Afghanistan policy.

Jason studied both Arabic and Dari at the Defense Language Institute, is a professor at the USAF Special Operations School, and is a Malone Fellow in Arab and Islamic Studies. He holds a Master’s Degree in South Asia and Middle East Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, is a CGSC graduate, and was a term-member of the Council on Foreign Relations from 2010-2015. Jason is an award-winning author who has written 4 books in English and has published over 225 works since 2008 in over 40 outlets. As a professor, lecturer, and columnist he focuses on Afghanistan, Islam, terrorism, and various National Security topics. For his work on Afghanistan Major Howk earned the Legion of Merit award for his years of exceptionally meritorious service as a Soldier-Statesman, and two Bronze Star Medals. He also earned the Afghanistan Governmental Success medal from the President of Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Experiences

Sep 2002-Sep 2003

Sep-Nov 2003: Operations officer Coalition Task Force 82. Engineer Operations Officer on MG Vines General Staff at Bagram Airfield. Focus on engineer support to daily counter-terrorism operations across the country. His key effort was the completion of the FOB Salerno Airfield and Heliport in Khost province. Tactical and Operational level experiences in various Eastern Provinces.
Nov 2002-Sep 2003: Aide De Camp to MG Karl Eikenberry as he took over as Chief of the Office of Military Cooperation-Afghanistan at the U.S. Embassy Kabul and also as the U.S. Security Coordinator. They worked daily with Afghan cabinet members across all parts of the government for the first year of the interim government and got to know all of them intimately. MG Eikenberry was tasked with implementing the international Security Sector Reform program in Afghanistan, and as Chief OMC-A creating the Afghan National Army and MOD from scratch. Their typical daily interactions included the leaders of UNAMA, NATO-Nation Embassies, ISAF, the 3-star US Forces Commander, CENTCOM, OSD, the Joint Staff, the Intelligence Community, regional ambassadors, the Special Forces leaders training the ANA, and the US Ambassador. For the majority of the year Jason was the sole note-taker in over 4,000 hours of meetings and the drafter of reports to State, OSD, and CENTCOM.

2004-July 2007

During an assignment in TRADOC Jason began to create and teach courses in the Army and at civilian institutions about Afghan and Islamic culture. He helped the Engineer School develop their Cultural, Counter-insurgency, and Counter-IED training for 2LTs deploying to Afghanistan and Iraq. During company command the Army selected Jason for the highly competitive Foreign Area Officer (FAO) program after completing a fellowship in Oman where he studied their insurgencies and how they rebuilt their nation after those conflicts. He continued to study Afghanistan and stayed in touch with his former boss LTG Karl Eikenberry who was the Combined Forces commander in Afghanistan.

2007-2009 FAO Training

In FAO training he obtained a Master’s Degree in South Asia and Middle East Security Studies at the Naval Postgraduate School in 2008. At NPS Jason focused on Afghanistan and the Oman counter-insurgency campaigns. He published a thesis on Oman’s COIN and CT lessons which was distributed to his former bosses LTG Eikenberry, LTG McChrystal, and GEN Petraeus. He also wrote a directed study on the creation of the Afghan Military and the US Security Sector Reform efforts that was published as a monograph by the US Army War College in 2009 with a foreword by GEN McChrystal. That study was completed after many interviews with LTG Karl Eikenberry who was then assigned to NATO, just prior to his selection as Ambassador to Afghanistan.
From 2008-2009 Jason attended Arabic language training at DLI until the day LTG McChrystal was nominated by President Obama to command ISAF. He was immediately ordered to the Pentagon to prepare LTG McChrystal for senate confirmation and to assist him when he took command in Kabul.

2009-2010

As ADC to LTG McChrystal, Jason helped prepare him for his assignment and attended all meetings with Legislative and Executive branch leaders in Washington. Within hours of the Senate confirmation, they flew to Brussels to meet with NATO leaders and then onwards to Kabul Afghanistan. In Kabul Jason helped GEN McChrystal form trusting relationships with the same Afghan leaders Jason worked closely with when they first formed the government in 2002.
For the next 2 months Jason traveled with GEN McChrystal to over half the provinces to listen to NATO and Afghan forces, and Afghan leaders to better understand the war. Jason assisted COMISAF during the strategic review of the U.S. and NATO Afghanistan policy, often quietly liaising between GEN McChrystal and Ambassador Eikenberry, his new and old bosses.
After the strategic review was sent to CENTCOM Jason was selected to initiate and design the NATO interagency team focused on reintegration — i.e., how former insurgents could rejoin society. GEN McChrystal loaned Jason to support the incoming Reintegration Advisor who had worked on a similar mission in Iraq and would carry out sensitive diplomatic missions.
As the Military Assistant and Political Advisor to retired British Lt Gen Sir Graeme Lamb. They worked with the Afghan government as they developed their peace and reintegration policy with foreign governments, diplomats, and international organizations. This also helped launch the US/NATO peace process and made Jason one of the insiders on Afghan peace talks for over a decade.

2010-2014

After a year in Dari (Afghan Farsi) language training at DLI, and graduation from the Army Command and General Staff College, Jason was assigned to the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s Afghanistan and Pakistan Task Force. In that role, he led two of the highest-level interagency teams of Afghanistan and Pakistan experts in providing products and briefings for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and OSD leadership, and the White House. Also in that role, his teams helped prepare four different Generals to assume senior commands in Afghanistan. One of his team’s key efforts was monitoring and helping U.S. leaders prepare for diplomatic negotiations with the Taliban.

2015-2021

After retiring in 2015, Jason continued his focus on Afghanistan and Islam as a professor at numerous institutes and continued to advise the U.S. and Afghan governments, and international bodies.
From 2016 to 2017, he served as an advisor on the Presidential Transition Team’s National Security cell focused on the Afghan peace process and foreign relations with Islamic nations. He contributed ideas to both the 2017 National Security Strategy and 2018 National Strategy for Counterterrorism.
From 2017 onwards he served as an advisor on conflict resolution to the U.S. government, NATO member states, parts of the U.N., the Afghan President’s NSC staff, and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces leadership.
Jason was invited to give presentations at the 2019 and 2020 Central and South Asia Military Intelligence conferences at U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). His topics included the future of the ANDSF, and the Unconventional Warfare efforts of Pakistan against Afghan and NATO forces.
Jason led a USIP project team to assess post-conflict security in Afghanistan that culminated in a an invitation from the Afghan President and UN Chief in Kabul to give a presentation to over 70 nations at the 2020 U.N. Donor Conference on Afghanistan in Geneva.
A second USIP project allowed his team to remain involved in the peace process until August 2021 as part of a U.S. Institute of Peace project authorized to conduct Track-2 diplomacy while talking to the Afghan government, various parts of Afghan society, and Taliban supporters.
From 2019-2021 during both USIP projects his team took part in the USIP-led discussions that contributed to the congressionally-mandated Afghanistan Study Group Report. “A Pathway for Peace in Afghanistan” was published in February 2021.

August 2021 Onwards

After the collapse of the Afghan republic while Jason was virtually assisting the evacuation of at-risk Afghans from Kabul, he and his colleagues formed the Global Friends of Afghanistan non-profit (GFA) to speak and write about Afghanistan and ensure the topic of Afghanistan was not removed from the daily news, and to help Afghans raise their voices to the outside world. On 1 September 2022 GFA held their inaugural annual conference with Georgetown University to discuss the evacuation and resettlement of Afghans, and the humanitarian crisis and security collapse in Afghanistan.

Writing Experience

Summary

Jason has written 5 books, was on the editing team of the FAO Association International Affairs Journal, and was the senior editor for A Voice for Two Nations blog. He has published over 225 articles, essays, and news reports in over 40 outlets. He is a mentor to writers and a member of the Military Writers Guild, where he edits and co-authors with new writers. Most recently he has begun publishing U.S. veterans and Afghan book authors at Tamarisk Press a niche publishing assistance non-profit.

His work has been published in the following outlets: CNN, Fast Company, Foreign Policy, The National Interest, ClearanceJobs News, Military Times, The Cipher Brief, US Institute of Peace, The Global Observatory, Small Wars Journal, Divergent Options, From The Green Notebook, The Bridge, The Forge, The Foreign Service Journal, The FAOA Journal, Observer, Task&Purpose, Business Insider, Real Clear Defense and Politics, SOFX The Special Operations Forces Network, US Army War College, Naval Postgraduate School, O-Dark-Thirty, and in various Afghan newspapers like Reporterly, and Hasht e Subh. He also discusses Afghanistan, Terrorism, and Islam on CNN, Afghan International Persian, TRT World, and Voice of America, and appears on other news and radio outlets.

Select Publications

Books

2012, Lions in the Path of Stability and Security: Oman's Response to Pressing Issues in the Middle East. My 2008 NPS thesis was published in Oman in Arabic.
2017, The Quran: A Chronological Modern English Interpretation. Gold Medal Winner at the National Indie Excellence Awards
2021, Leaders Always Go a Little Further: ...Unless They Trip. Foreword by LtGen Sir Graeme Lamb.
2021, Ali’s American Dream: An Iraqi Refugee’s Story of Survival and Triumph. Foreword by SIV recipient Nasirullah Safi formerly of Afghanistan.
2022, U.S. War Options in Afghanistan: Choose Your Own Path. Foreword by Afghan Colonel A. Rahman Rahmani, a would-be terrorist who was deradicalized and later flew special operations combat missions against the Taliban-Haqqani network and aided evacuation of Afghans Pilots in 2021.

2020-2022, Lead Editor of the Foreign Area Officer Association book, Culture Shock: Leadership Lessons from the Military's Diplomatic Corps. Foreword by LTG (Ret) Charles Hooper.

Publishing advisor and book formatting for 4 books.

2021: Brand Elverston’s Proclivity and Nasirullah Safi’s Get the Terp Up Here!
2022: Brand Elverston’s Instruments of Ignorance and Nasirullah Safi’s Indispensable: Tale of a Military Interpreter

Various Studies (contributor and author/co-author)

2009, US Strategy Review of US and NATO Afghanistan Policy, ISAF
2009, A Case Study in Security Sector Reform: Learning from Security Sector Reform/Building in Afghanistan (October 2002-September 2003), US Army War College press
2010 Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Programme, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
2021, “No Going Backward”: Afghanistan’s Post–Peace Accord Security Sector, USIP
2022, Afghan Women: “I Don’t Feel Safe.” A Global Friends of Afghanistan survey report, GFA

Select recent articles and columns

Aug 2022, Afghanistan Has Become a Terrorist Paradise, The National Interest
Aug 2022, How Can We Help Afghanistan? Ask the Afghans, The National Interest
Mar 2022, Information Operations: How is Ukraine Different Than Afghanistan? ClearanceJobs News
Mar 2022, Lessons Learned from the Last 20 Years: 9 Flaws in the American Way of War, ClearanceJobs
Dec 2021, U.S. Foreign Affairs Influence and the Afghanistan Fallout for the U.S., ClearanceJobs News
Oct 2021, Why Afghan Peace Talks Got Derailed, ClearanceJobs News
Sep 2021, ‘You Are Fighting in the Wrong Country.’ How We Failed Afghan Policy Miserably, The Pilot
19 Aug 2021, Taliban Takeover in Kabul: Pakistani Invasion Complete in Afghanistan, ClearanceJobs
9 Aug 2021, Where is the Taliban with the Doha Peace Process? ClearanceJobs News
May 2021, Terrorists Kill Around 90 Afghan Students: The World Shrugs, ClearanceJobs News
Apr 2021, Afghanistan Needs a Weaker President: Decentralizing power can be key to long-term peace, Foreign Policy, with Shabnam Nasimi
Feb 2021, Taliban Keep Showing True Colors with Mockery of the Doha Peace Process, ClearanceJobs
Jan 2021, Path to Peace in Afghanistan for the Biden Administration, ClearanceJobs News
Dec 2020, Time to Make the Taliban Diplomatically Uncomfortable, ClearanceJobs News
Feb 2019, America, don’t abandon Afghanistan…Again, CNN, with Abdul Rahman Rahmani

What's Your Pineapple Express?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Sun, 1 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

What’s your Pineapple Express? This is the question Scott is asking everyone after the creation of Operation Pineapple Express in August of 2021. A group of veterans took a stand when no one else was coming - they saw the moral injury the withdrawal from Afghanistan was going to cause and knew something needed to be done. As we continue talking about Afghanistan, we are going to start broadening our conversations with leaders who are creating their own Pineapple Express. Join Scott this week as he fills you in on where we’re going and the amazing things to come.

Own Every Room - https://rooftopleadership.com/owneveryroom/

Nobody is Coming to Save You - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781546008286/?lens=center-street

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OPE: Three Years Later (Part 8)(ft. Lieutenant General Haibatullah Alizai)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week on the 'OPE: One Year Later' series, we are continuing our extended conversation on the collapse of Afghanistan and where we go from here. I’m reaching out to you and connecting with the prominent voices involved in the long war in Afghanistan as well as its future. Afghan voices, in many cases, have been muzzled and their voices are not heard. Our focus is to give them a platform to speak truth to power so that you can hear the stories not told and how it affects not only you and your family but the world for the future. In this episode, Lieutenant General Haibatullah Alizai, the former Commander of all Afghan Special Operations Forces and leader of the Afghan military in its final days gives a riveting description of what led to the collapse, what we can learn from it, and what we must do for the future in order to protect ourselves at home.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES

In August of 2021, the United States Government officially withdrew from Afghanistan leaving hundreds of thousands of at-risk Afghans vulnerable to Taliban brutality. Immediately, the impact of this moral injury was apparent on out Afghan allies and veteran populations with many of them left behind to deal with the aftermath that no one was coming.

Scott and a team of combat veterans began to leverage their network of relationships to provide safe passage and ultimately relocation of hundreds of at-risk Afghans. Scott now has the opportunity to share the story of those Afghan Allies who made it out and of those who are still fighting their way to safety today, alongside many of the extraordinary men and women who made this possible. In this podcast series, Scott sits down with some of the members of Pineapple Express to share their stories and reflect on where we are one year later after the collapse of Afghanistan.

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”
“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”
“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

Own Every Room - https://rooftopleadership.com/owneveryroom/

Nobody is Coming to Save You - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781546008286/?lens=center-street

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OPE: Three Years Later (Part 7)(ft. Lieutenant General Sami Sadat)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week on the 'OPE: Three Years Later' series, Scott had the opportunity to sit down with another incredible and experienced individual, Lieutenant General Sami Sadat. Over the last year, many of our veterans and citizens have asked "what was the point?" in reference to Afghanistan. It has been very hard to process the loss and impact under the shadow of the withdrawal and abandonment. But as a former member of the Afghan National Army, Sami points out - the end is not written. The men and women of Afghanistan who grew up under relative freedom and other opportunities may just take back their country and carve out their future - with or without us. The future of Afghanistan and the U.S are inextricably linked. Join Scott and Sami to learn why.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES
In August of 2021, the United States Government officially withdrew from Afghanistan leaving hundreds of thousands of at-risk Afghans vulnerable to Taliban brutality. Immediately, the impact of this moral injury was apparent on out Afghan allies and veteran populations with many of them left behind to deal with the aftermath that no one was coming.

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”
“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”
“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

Own Every Room - https://rooftopleadership.com/owneveryroom/

Nobody is Coming to Save You - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781546008286/?lens=center-street

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OPE: Three Years Later (Part 6)(ft. Legend)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week on the 'OPE: Three Years Later' series, Scott was given special the opportunity to sit down with another individual who has been doing incredible work since the US abandonment of Afghanistan, and is currently on the ground there continuing aid - Legend. Legend is an Afghan-American who came to the United States just a few days before the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. He later served in the United States military and has since retired. Legend founded the Legend Group Foundation in September of 2021 following the withdrawal from Afghanistan in August of 2021. Join Scott and Legend to listen in on a very personal view of the Afghanistan abandonment and learn what Legend believes needs to be done to help our Afghan Allies, all as we remember the lives lost because of and since the tragic events of 9/11 that began it all.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES
In August of 2021, the United States Government officially withdrew from Afghanistan leaving hundreds of thousands of at-risk Afghans vulnerable to Taliban brutality. Immediately, the impact of this moral injury was apparent on out Afghan allies and veteran populations with many of them left behind to deal with the aftermath that no one was coming.

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”

“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”

“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Legend Group: https://www.legend.ngo/

Own Every Room - https://rooftopleadership.com/owneveryroom/

Nobody is Coming to Save You - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781546008286/?lens=center-street

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OPE: Three Years Later (Part 5)(ft. Hasina Safi and Kelley Currie)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week on the ‘OPE: Three Years Later’ series, Scott had the honor of sitting down with Hasina Safi and Kelley Currie. Hasina has served as the former Minister of Women’s Affairs in Afghanistan and Kelley as a former US Representative and the former Ambassador for Women’s Global Affairs. Once they connected, they began working closely together in their efforts to help Afghan women. And since the US abandonment of Afghanistan, they have worked together to ensure Hasina's safety from the Taliban. Join Scott, Hasina, and Kelley for this powerful episode with two phenomenal women and leaders to hear their stories.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”

“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”

“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

Own Every Room - https://rooftopleadership.com/owneveryroom/

Nobody is Coming to Save You - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781546008286/?lens=center-street

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OPE: Three Years Later (Part 4)(ft. Stacy "Duke" Gentile, Travis Peterson, and Thomas Kasza)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week on the ‘OPE: Three Years Later’ series, Scott is joined by Stacy "Duke" Gentile, Travis Peterson, and Thomas Kasza all former or current military service members who have continued fighting behind the scenes for our #AfghanAllies and veteran community since the collapse of Afghanistan in August 2021. These men took action when our government and senior military officials refused to honor the promise made to our allies. Duke, Travis, and Thomas are part of the many veterans and volunteers who have put their lives on hold and made personal sacrifices to rectify the moral injury left behind. Join Scott, Duke, Travis, and Thomas as they discuss what they've been through over the last year and what needs to be done to truly #HonorThePromise.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”

“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”

“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

https://soaa.org/afghanistan

https://www.saveteam11.org/

https://www.operationnorthstar.com/

Operation Angel Wing: https://www.operationangelwing.org/

Emergency Assistance: (865) 352-6699

Non-Emergency Assistance: operationangelwing@gmail.com

Own Every Room - https://rooftopleadership.com/owneveryroom/

Nobody is Coming to Save You - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781546008286/?lens=center-street

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Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

I’ve been putting this off, but I wanted to share this podcast with you all - it’s “storytelling in real time" about what is happening in Afghanistan and solving hard problems when the world falls apart.

In this episode, I’m going to share with you how an informal group of leaders from all over the country came together in a matter of days to save one Afghan Commando from the chaos in Afghanistan. Inside this episode, you’ll find stories and lessons for how you lead your people when the storm clouds are darkest.

I'll see you on the Rooftop.

Own Every Room - https://rooftopleadership.com/owneveryroom/ Nobody is Coming to Save You - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781546008286/?lens=center-street Scottmann.com

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OPE: Three Years Later (Part 3)(ft. Jazz Cannon, Ben Owen, and Jess Owen)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week on the ‘OPE: Three Years Later’ series, Scott is joined by three incredible individuals who have been working the safe passage and resettlement efforts from the collapse of Afghanistan - Jazz Cannon, Ben Owen, and Jess Owen. Jazz escaped Afghanistan with her family in the 90’s and now works with Legend Group to help evacuate American citizens and Afghan Allies left behind. Ben and Jess Owen are the CEO and Executive Director of their non-profit, Flanders Fields, where they help veterans and give them a new purpose in life. Join Scott, Jazz, Ben, and Jess to learn more about what they're doing to continue to #HonorThePromise and #FinishTheMission.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”

“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”

“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Flanders Fields: https://flandersfields.org/
Legend Group: https://www.legend.ngo/

Operation Angel Wing: https://www.operationangelwing.org/

Emergency Assistance: (865) 352-6699

Non-Emergency Assistance: operationangelwing@gmail.com

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OPE: Three Years Later (Part 2)(ft. Zach Lois)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

On this week’s episode of ‘OPE: Three Years Later’ Scott sits down with fellow retired Green Beret and 7th Group Special Forces member, Zac Lois. Zac has been instrumental in his efforts with Operation Pineapple Express and continues to contribute to the rescue of our Afghan Allies left behind. Join Scott and Zac as they discuss how Zac’s military background combined with his post-service educational career helped him navigate Afghan Allies to safety and ultimately answer the call when no one was coming.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”

“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”

“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

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OPE: Three Years Later (Part 1)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

As we approach the three-year anniversary of the collapse of Afghanistan, it’s important to offer reflections on what happened last year, what it means for us today and for the future. Our veteran population and Afghan Allies, those brought to safety and those still at-risk, have been profoundly impacted from the events of August 2021 and many will grapple with the imposed trauma for years to come. Join Scott on this special look at Operation Pineapple Express Three-Years Later as he offers reflections on where we have been, where we are, his hopes for the legacy of Operation Pineapple Express and what’s being done to continue to #HonorThePromise and #FinishTheMission.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES

In August of 2021, the United States Government officially withdrew from Afghanistan leaving hundreds of thousands of at-risk Afghans vulnerable to Taliban brutality. Immediately, the impact of this moral injury was apparent on our Afghan Allies and veteran populations with many of them left behind to deal with the aftermath that no one was coming.

Scott and a team of combat veterans began to leverage their network of relationships to provide safe passage and ultimately relocation of hundreds of at-risk Afghans. Scott now has the opportunity to share the story of those the Afghan Allies who made it out and of those who are still fighting their way to safety today, alongside many of the extraordinary men and women who made this possible. In this podcast series, Scott sits down with some of the members of the Pineapple Express to share their stories and reflect on where we are one year later after the collapse of Afghanistan.

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”

“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”

“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/

Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

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“It Matters" - Part 1 of 4 - The Fall

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

As we move through the 3 - year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal in Afghanistan, abandonment of our Afghan Allies, and re-emergence of the Afghan Terror State we must double down on our efforts to examine where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are going as a nation.

Nobody is coming to save us. If the institutions we count on won’t step up and share these stories and lessons, the GWOT (Global War On Terror) Generation will continue do so.

If you don’t like where things have gone in relation to Afghanistan, national security, or veterans’ issues, you’ll definitely want to check this and all the “It Matters” episodes out.

A lot of GWOT Generation folks are hurting at this three-year annivesary.

Why? Why does it matter so much three years later?

This episode will help answer these critical questions. It’s up to us to make sure help people understand why Afghanistan matters so much.

I’ll see you on the rooftop.

Scott

In the Name of my Father: Struggling for Freedom in Afghanistan https://a.co/d/h8i6fzz

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”

“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”

“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/

Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

Own Every Room - https://rooftopleadership.com/owneveryroom/

Nobody is Coming to Save You - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781546008286/?lens=center-street

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Dr. Don Wood: From Deep Trauma to High Performance, his cutting edge protocol for peak performance when life kicks you in the crotch.

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

We all struggle. It’s a universal singular, but Doctor Don Wood has developed an approach to moving through struggle that turns it into rocket fuel for meeting your goals. Join me for a powerful episode that can help you play your biggest game.

I’ll see you on the Rooftop!

Scott

Dr. Don Wood:

https://www.inspiredperformanceinstitute.com/

Own Every Room - https://rooftopleadership.com/owneveryroom/

Nobody is Coming to Save You - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781546008286/?lens=center-street

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Who it takes…

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Who does it take to lead us to better days? Who does it take to lead out out of the Churn and onto the Rooftop. It takes a special kind of leader. It takes a leader who has a unique blend of instinct and skill…Give a listen and see if it’s you.

Join me on the Rooftop.

Scott

Own Every Room - https://rooftopleadership.com/owneveryroom/

Nobody is Coming to Save You - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781546008286/?lens=center-street

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The Commander and the Chestnut

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

What do a National Resistance and an American Chestnut Tree have in common? Well, on the heels of the powerful Shawn Ryan episode with Commander Ahmad Massoud and in this time of nobody coming, you’ll have to listen to this episode to find out. You’ll be glad you did.

I’ll see you on the Rooftop!

Scott

Own Every Room - https://rooftopleadership.com/owneveryroom/

Nobody is Coming to Save You - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781546008286/?lens=center-street

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The Unwitting Journey Into Darkness

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:04:37 +0000

On the heels of the failed assassination of former President Trump, our country, our communities, our people have been thrust into the Churn of renewed political violence. Caustic commentary on social media, and polarized positions have only heightened the emotional temperature into a trance-state that puts us at a very dangerous precipice of “Shadow Tribalism.”

This fear-based trance state is primal and contagious…and without us realizing it, can take us right into darkness.

How do we navigate through the noise, distrust, fear, and CHURN to better days?

Nobody else is coming. We need leaders without titles or egos right now. This episode breaks down as it pertains to you and me leading the communities serve and the people we love.

I’ll see you on the Rooftop!

Scott

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Rise of the GWOT Babies

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Are we about to repeat the mistakes of the past? Is there another 9/11 brewing? If so, is our government contributing to this imminent attack? What can we do about it? You and Me?

More than you think.

Haven't we been here before? We have.

Our politicians might be done with the Taliban, al Qaida, and ISIS-K…but they are not done with us. They have followed us home.

In fact, the children of our warriors and the children of our enemies are ramping up for the next iteration of this long-term struggle.

It’s the rise of the GWOT babies.

The GWOT generation isn’t done yet! Building on the momentum that Shawn Ryan has created with the Ahmad Massoud interview, this episode goes deeper and answers the questions of WHAT we can do about what’s happening with violent extremism.

This MUST become an election year issue.

Check this episode out and keep making your voice heard!

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Scott

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Two Sides of the Same Coin

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Podcaster Mike Baker recently analyzed the pros and cons of the Biden Administration creating a partnership with the Taliban in Afghanistan to counter the growing ISIS-K Threat. It seems the Administration is banking on the mutual disdain the Taliban and the USG have for ISIS-K. But, what if that isn’t exactly what’s going on? What if below the waterline, the Taliban and ISIS-K are two sides of the same coin?

As Shawn Ryan’s interview with National Resistance Front of Afghanistan Ahmad Massoud points out, that could very likely be the case. Nobody is coming. We might as well break this down.

I’ll see you on the Rooftop.

Scott

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The GWOT Generation - A Call to Action

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

You’ve heard me talk about how nobody is coming. That has never been more true than in the realm of national security against emerging terror threats. It seems that only the GWOT Generation is taking the Islamist Terror Threat to heart. And why shouldn’t we? We lived it for 20 years. It’s the GWOT Generation who must be the “canary in the coal mine” for an entire nation who is allowing our leaders to bury our collective heads in the sand. Is it too late? Can we be heard? What can we possibly do that our institutional leaders can’t?

This Rooftop Episode explores those questions and much more. The work of the GWOT Generation isn’t finished…not even close.

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The Cost of Freedom

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This Independence Day has me thinking a lot about freedom and the cost of freedom. My friend Romy Camargo is a wounded Green Beret who was shot through the neck defending America. He’s now paralyzed from the shoulders down and lives on a ventilator. He says that although the injury radically altered his life, "the American people are worth it.” Are we? There is a cost for freedom that’s becoming harder and harder to pay as a civil society. Nobody is coming to make sure we pay it. It has to come from citizens. You and me. Jump into this episode and let’s figure it out together.

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Scott

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Don't Strut

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

We live in a time of transactions don’t we? It seems like everywhere you look, that people are seeking credit instead of credibility. That runs against our nature in so many ways.

In a recent trip to rural Tennessee to give a talk to the Rotary Club, I re-learned some powerful lessons on leading without a title when times are hard that my Father taught me many times.

It’s a timeless lesson that all of us could stand to hear a bit more.

Give this episode a listen and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about.

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Scott

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The Catalyst and the Champion

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:12:02 +0000

We live in a time of complexity and, at times chaos. The Churn of distraction, disengagement, disconnection, and distrust is all around. Nobody is coming to save us. But, we can still get big sh*t done. Bottom-up leadership is critical. We need your ideas, experience, and leadership more than ever to build communities that are committed to solving these problems. But, wicked, ill-structured problems stand between you and the good stuff you are trying to put into the world. How can you cut through that Churn and inspire, connect, and build the Communities of Practice we need to get big sh*t done?

Enter the Catalyst.

Enter the Champion.

Two distinct but essential functions we need to help us navigate the Churn and get big sh*t done.

Get your note-pad out, pour a beverage (or two), and roll your sleeves up… we are getting ready to go deep.

You’ll emerge from this podcast with a language and approach to problem-solving that will help you take your leadership to the next level.

But, you gotta lean in… so let’s get to it.

I'll see you on the Rooftop.

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Ben’s Deepest Breath -A Father’s Day Tribute

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

As Father’s Day comes around, I’m feeling a deep sense of gratitude for this wonderful title of “DAD.” For me, this day is about honoring the Dad’s that have shaped our lives and boy do I have a doozey for you today. Pour a beverage. Pull up a chair or crank up that mower and let’s get into the story of “Ben’s Deepest Breath -A Father’s Day Tribute.”

Please share this with Dads everywhere.

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Scott

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Leading Through A Political Firestorm

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

How to avoid the SHADOW TRIBALISM of a contentious election and the politics of distrust. Do we even need an introduction for this episode? Probably not. No matter who wins this Presidential Election, we’ll be looking at a very emotionally charged and divided political landscape. If you are interested in how you navigate that at a family, community, work, and national level…join me for an episode that will frame the problem we face in this time of CHURN politics and the innate tools that are available to us, but often invisible when we are in an anger-based, trance state. Let’s get after it.

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Fighting the Churn in Low-Trust Times

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 14:36:05 +0000

The recent verdict in the Trump trials has created another chapter of heightened emotional churn in America and beyond.

Regardless of your position on this and a range of other contentious issues heading your way, how you manage your emotional temperature and avoid the trance state that is so prevalent in these turbulent times, is essential to your business success and social impact. And most importantly, how you lead from through this could determine the fate of our civil society.

The realities we face, most of them invisible, and the human engagement tools at your disposal, also, largely invisible, need to be considered and acted upon responsibly, by those who would lead our families, communities, businesses, and nation to better days. Is that you?

Well, pour your favorite beverage, click the episode and find out.

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Scott

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Credit vs Credibility

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 31 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

What metric do you use to measure your success in today’s modern world? Most people pursue some type of credit in exchange for work or impact produced. Our individual-focused society seems to demand it. In this time of division and disconnection, however, there is another metric that’s available to us in the form of credibility that packs a much larger punch and actually gets us to our goals in a far more meaningful way. This is some below-the-waterline stuff of the Human Operating System so pull up a chair and lean in for some best practices you likely won’t hear elsewhere.

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Scott

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Is this it?! Breaking through the Glass Ceiling of the Modern World

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 24 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Do you ever lie awake at night wondering if the success you have in your life is a bit hollow? Do you look at your pursuit of material things around status and perception and the time spent away from deeper things like family and friends, and wonder if you’ve lost your way? Do you feel like you’ve run a really effective race, but maybe you ran in the wrong direction? I mean you have the nice car, the cool clothes, the likes on IG, but damn…is this it?!

What happens when we play the big game and win the big wins, only to learn that there is a whole lot more to life and we’re not quite sure how to get there?

Well that’s what this Rooftop Episode is all about and it starts with the metrics of how you and I view success.

Let’s get to it.

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Scott

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The Necessity of Struggle

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

How do we get to our goals when life is kicking our a$$. How the hell do I come close to the outcomes so many of these other people are achieving. It seems impossible. Overwhelming. You can feel stuck. Believe it or not, the struggle that’s in between you and where you want to go is a biological necessity. There is necessity in struggle. Join me and find out how you can repurpose it into the energy you need to keep moving toward those goals that the rest of us are counting on you to deliver!

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Where did my INSPIRATION go?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 10 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

So many of us are trying to make an impact in this world. We feel a need to create something bigger than ourselves don’t we. We zone in on a book, a project, or a business and we start moving that pen or swinging the hammer with a level of energy and motivation that feels like rocket fuel. But, what do you do when the purpose fades? How do we keep going when the tank hits “E” and it feels like meaning has left us? Where did our Inspiration go and how do we get it back to complete on the big work that we’ve started. Well, I’ve been there too my friend and we’ll dig into that hard in this Rooftop Episode. I’ll see you on the other side.

Scott

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The Cost of Broken Promises in a Broken World

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 3 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

What does a promise mean to you? What’s it cost to break it? Unfortunately, we’re seeing the answer to this question in epic proportions across all levels of civil society today, to include national security and community engagement. The question we’ll explore in this Rooftop Podcast Episode is, as leaders, parents, teachers, and citizens do we have what it takes to re-commit more deeply to the promises we make and restore the trust in the places where the promises have been broken? That’s our focus in this epsiode. And based on the things happening to the left and right of us, it’s overdue. Our communities, our families, our nations, and even our species might just depend on it. Pour a beverage and lean in. You’re not going to want to miss this one.

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Scott

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Go Local or Go Home

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Tune into this episode to learn how a trip to my little hometown of Mt. Ida, Arkansas can connect you more deeply to the people you lead.

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Scott

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Deja Vu All Over Again: Ahmad Massoud, Congressman Mike Waltz and Legend

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Did we learn anything from 9-11-2001? More importantly, did we learn anything from the events leading up to 9-11-2001?

For months, prior to the attacks, the leader of the Afghan Resistance Movement, Ahmad Shah Massoud tried over and over again to warn the U.S. and the West of an impending attack by al Qa’ida. His warnings were ignored as he continued his fight against them and the Taliban with almost no support from the U.S.

Just days before the worst attack on our homeland, Massoud was killed by suicide bombers dispatched by bin Laden. AQ knew we would come to Massoud after the attack attempting to partner since we had no other allies in the country.

After the botched Afghan Withdrawal, over 27 violent extremist organizations have flooded back into the country, training on the former Coalition Bases, under the tolerant protection of the Taliban, and in flagrant violation of the International Doha Agreement.

Ahmad Massoud, the son of the Lion of the Panshir, continues the fight. For the first time he appears on a public broadcast with a U.S. elected official, Green Beret Congressman Mike Waltz. They are joined by the Afghan-American, former Army NCO - Legend - who has returned to Afghanistan multiple times to help evacuate at-risk Afghans and American Citizens.

The topics in this podcast will blow your mind. What’s happening in that terrorist playground is beyond the pale.

Will we learn from our past? Do we even care? Join us and decide for yourself.

As the wise Yogi Bera exclaimed, "It’s Deja Vu all over again."

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Convergence: Your body of work matters more than you think.

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Have you been told that you need to focus on just one thing? What if there is more than one thing that lights you up? Which ones do you jettison? How do you know that “one thing” to focus on? What’s the metrics we apply to choose. I disagree with this approach. I believe we are in a Churn of disconnection that requires leaders with a full body of work. And when applied with intention and purpose, the convergence that results leads to metrics that are self-actualizing beyond our wildest dreams…and can help lead us into better days. Alright. Let’s get this party started. I’ll see you on the Rooftop!

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Pamela Slim: Body of Work - https://a.co/d/8crLGes

Steven Pressfield: War of Art - https://a.co/d/0lbkc76

Daniel Coyle: The Little Book of Talent - https://a.co/d/dZ5s9Wv

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Last Out, One Last Time

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Scott takes a final walk down the “Last Out” path and bids farewell to Master Sergeant Danny Patton while sharing lessons learned and best practices from this strategic project to serve you in the big movement you are building. You don’t want to miss this emotional episode of the “Last Out” ride.

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A Fire Pit Storytelling Discussion with Dr. Kate Pate

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:45:52 +0000

How do we serve others through storytelling when the stories scare the hell out of us?!

This is something I’ve wrestled with since I became a storyteller. The answer is, that we lean into it and realize that it’s not about us…it’s about the listener, even if we are the protagonist in the story. I’m so excited to share with you our 300th episode of the Rooftop Podcast and even more excited that this episode features Dr. Kate Pate and her amazing view on mental health and storytelling. You don’t want to miss this one. Give this fire pit edition a close review and please share widely.

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“What’s it Going to Cost You?”

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this time of Churn, when nobody is coming to save you, when we try to build something bigger than ourselves, a new business…a game changing product…or a non-profit initiative…we are going to face tough obstacles. Getting clear on what your big sh*t is going to cost you is critical. This podcast will show you how!

Scott

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Preventing the Next 13 Hours with Sarah Adams and Dave 'Boon' Benton

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 8 Mar 2024 16:39:59 +0000

Starting on September 11th, 2012, al-Qa'ida carried out a series of terrorist attacks on the U.S. Consulate and CIA Annex in Benghazi, Libya, killing four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens. And yet, the case remained unsolved. The terrorists were never brought to justice because they had not been identified, until now.

Two former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Officers involved in the Libyan crisis before, during, and after the attacks decided they would not allow an al-Qa'ida terrorist attack to become a cold case.

Sarah Adams and Dave ‘Boon’ Benton have worked for years to bring to justice the attackers, to honor their friends and co-workers that were lost that day. Today they join us by the fire-pit to share their story and tell us about their amazing book, and to provide a rare inside glimpse into the world of terrorism and how many of these same terrorists are at this moment, training and planning the next attacks on the Western World.

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Scott

Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy

https://a.co/d/dPgYtkp

@askarimediagroup on Instagram

Free Most Wanted Benghazi Photo Lineup

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Cigarettes in Yellow Snow: The Legacy of Green Beret Mark Myers

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 1 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

How do we ensure we never forget the lessons of the leaders who teach us the most important things in life? How do we pass these lessons to the next generation, to those who never even knew these amazing humans?

Storytelling.

When we share the stories of those who taught us and led us, we share to keep them alive and more importantly, to pass life lessons from one generation to the next.

You’re not going to want to miss this amazing story of Green Beret Team Sergeant Mark Myers, and the universal lesson we can all take away.

You’ve heard me say a million times “Nobody is Coming.” Well, this is the story of where it came from and the amazing man that taught it to me.

I’ll see you on the Rooftop.

Scott

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Firepit Fridays: Bonding Trust in a Struggling Economy

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Fear. It creates a primal response that leads to in group and out group behavior. This drives Bonding Trust behavior. Join me by the Firepit as I dive deep into the antidote.

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Scott

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Who the hell takes 6 years to write a book?!

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:22:16 +0000

It’s been a long journey but as we enter into one of the most divided times in our nation’s history, there are some emerging lessons we must learn. I”ve spent years assembling into hard hitting best-practices for getting big shit done when nobody is coming to save you.

Give it a listen and I’ll see you on the Rooftop.

Scott

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Firepit Friday: The Divided Brain and the Hostile Take Over

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this modern time of Churn and Distraction, the hemispheres that make up our brain are out of balance and it leaves us askew, as we navigate the world. The "servant" has overtaken the "master".

Join me by the firepit as I break this down for you!

Scott

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Is it Worth It?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Trying to make a strategic impact in this unprecedented Churn of distraction, disengagement, and disconnection is exhausting. Especially when our institutional leaders don’t step up and we have to fill the gap. It can wear us down and cause us to ask that toughest of questions: “Is it worth it?”

Well, your ability to ask and answer that question has never been more important.

Jump into this “Driveway Edition” of the Rooftop Podcast and let’s dig in.

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Firepit Friday: Finding an Angel - A Gold Star Mom's Mission

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 9 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode Gold Star Mom Holly Higgins leads an epic search to bring healing and restoration to another Gold Star Family. The power of human connection and storytelling spans 54 years and is full-throttle in this powerful episode.

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Firepit Fridays: The Unseen Threat to Your Business

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 2 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Firepit Fridays! This week we discuss how the unseen enemy of the, "churn" can impact your business and your life!

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Scott

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The Last Ambassador: Manizha Bakhtari

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Thu, 1 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

What happens if the Taliban remain in power inside Afghanistan? Is there anybody outside Afghanistan standing up to them? The answer to those questions and many more are found in this weeks podcast episode as I interview the only remaining Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. She works out of the permanent Mission in Austria. As we watch our veteran volunteers from Moral Compass testify on Taliban atrocities on Capitol Hill, it’s clear nobody is coming to save the Afghans. It’s up to you and me to get loud and demand accountability and change. If you care anything about Afghanistan, gender apartheid, or the growing threat of international terrorism, you’re not going to want to miss this interview. I’ll see you on the other side.

Scott

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Firepit Friday: Well Dressed Neanderthal

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

When the going gets rough, we go tribal. We are primal by nature as the evolution of brains and DNA has not caught up with the modern world. We are essentially, "Well Dressed Neanderthals". It's Firepit Friday, dig in with us and let's talk tools to deal with our primal selves and those around us.

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Firepit Friday: Soft Skills are Hard Skills

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In this transactional world, leaders are often de-valuing the very skills they need to get big sh*t done when nobody is coming to save you. Known often as “soft skills,” the power of inter-personal connection and influence is often trivialized in favor of coercion and various forms of “because I said so, dammit.” In low-trust times, that’s what amateurs do. Pros know that the soft skills are actually HARD SKILLS. Join me in this episode and see why!

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Bottom up-Inside Out (An unconventional approach to getting big sh*t done when times are hard)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Many of us look at what's going on around us and feel as if it's too much. So much noise. So much division. The divisionist leaders are driving to separate us, to foment instability in the public arena as well as our personal lives. You know this isn't your path. You know there is a better way. You know that you can help lead us into better days. But, how? How do you get big sh*t done when things are really challenging. I've spent the last thirty years of my life living into this question and answering it with action and deed. We need you. We need what you've got. Join me in this episode and let's get after it.

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Stepping Into the Arena with Colby Jenkins

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Leadership - at an institutional level - is in short supply these days. Whether it’s media, Congress, or the corporate world. Having a big heart and the moral courage to bridge across gaps and stand for the greater good is something that I’ve always admired in leaders. We need more of them in politics. Party means little to me; I’m looking for leaders who stand for something bigger than themselves, and I hope you are too. Please join me in this special interview with Green Beret, Colby Jenkins, an old friend, who proved himself time and again in combat and is now running for Congress. I’d ask you to focus less on the partisan noise that’s going on in the political arena and more on who these people really are. Colby will show you he is seconds into our talk. I will see you on the Rooftop

Scott

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A Fire Pit Storytelling Discussion with Dr. Kate Pate

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 5 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

How do we serve others through storytelling when the stories scare the hell out of us?!

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Scott

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Looking Back and Leaning In

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Looking Back and Leaning In: In this episode we take on a 2023 Rooftop Year in review and set our vision for 2024. Nobody is coming to save us; Give a listen and let’s get some big sh*t in 2024!

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Scott

Own Every Room Live:

https://rooftopleadership.com/owneveryroom/

House Foreign Affairs Testimony

https://youtu.be/1qEhMQ2ijd8?si=gOQ9JDXlw4dKzoeA

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Last Out Lessons: How storytelling gives us reflection, resolution, and restoration in hard times.

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

It’s been a six-year journey to inform civilians and heal our military community through the warrior storytelling project known as “Last Out - Elegy of a Green Beret.”

After our final 2023 performance, I am proud to share with you some powerful lessons from this project that transfer right into your life and what you are building in your arena. Whether you are involved in the arts, start-ups, corporate, or just leading in your own back yard…this episode will provide hard-hitting truths on the best practices of leading with story.

Give it a listen and please share widely.

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Preventing the Next 13 Hours with Sarah Adams and Dave 'Boon' Benton

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

I'll see you on the Rooftop...

Scott

Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy

https://a.co/d/dPgYtkp

@askarimediagroup on Instagram

Free Most Wanted Benghazi Photo Lineup

👉The PDF file is in a Proton Drive and available here: https://drive.proton.me/urls/7YJ7GN27BC#jTq31d7bSjj6

Master List of 2012 Terrorists: https://askarimediagroup.com/updates

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Deja Vu All Over Again: Ahmad Massoud, Congressman Mike Waltz and Legend

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 8 Dec 2023 15:42:18 +0000

Did we learn anything from 9-11-2001? More importantly, did we learn anything from the events leading up to 9-11-2001?

The topics in this podcast will blow your mind. What’s happening in that terrorist playground is beyond the pale.

Will we learn from our past? Do we even care? Join us and decide for yourself.

As the wise Yogi Bera exclaimed, "It’s Deja Vu all over again."

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Well Dressed Neanderthal

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 1 Dec 2023 17:18:34 +0000

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Who Am I to Do This?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 17:41:02 +0000

Who Am I to Do This?: Practical thoughts on defeating monsters, imposter syndrome, and head chatter.

In this rough time of low-trust and Churn, it’s easy to pull back on the big things you’re building in life. That’s a dangerous thing. Because nobody else is coming. So when you ask yourself, “Who am I to do this,” know that more than ever...we need what you’ve got. Give this podcast a listen, ruck up, and give us what you’ve got. It’s just us.

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Scott

The American Soldier:

https://www.youtube.com/live/pev7gtayqX8?si=f9lwwU-FhaFjy9yh

The Human Givens:

https://a.co/d/4gkV8im

The Pineapple Express:

https://a.co/d/2dMxW6S

Game Changers:

https://a.co/d/79EYaH3

The Starfish and the Spider:

https://a.co/d/iJgNER2

The War of Art:

https://a.co/d/jgC3R7i

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Narrative Competence and "Last Out" Tampa With Scott and Chris Vetzel

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

As the 2023 tour of Last Out comes to a close, I can’t think of a better way to share some of the inside experiences than sitting down by the fire pit with my dear friend, combat-wounded infantryman, and castmate Chris Vetzel to talk about the last out journey. You’re not going to want to miss this episode.

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Will Cain Veteran's Day Podcast Featuring Scott Mann

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Will Cain and I had an amazing discussion on the role of veterans in our society, the fact that "Nobody is Coming" and how Veterans can help lead us into better days with the skills they have earned defending our Nation.

Will Cain Podcast:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlTLHnxSVuIzi_tPVKjt5y7KMgvlch5o6&si=q7IfqtA5XRvoE6Uo

Veterans Day Keynote from the Reagan Library

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:40:26 +0000

What does is mean to be a Veteran? How valuable are our Veterans as assets to business and our communities? What is your Pineapple Express? These important questions and others are discussed in this Veterans Day Keynote from the Reagan Library.

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Dr. Dave Ellis

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

If we are going to lead our country back to better days, we need to better understand what allows us to mobilize our communities and our citizens to do the most good. My interview with Dr. Dave Ellis explores the human dynamics of leading from the bottom up and you don’t want to miss this episode. An incredibly powerful interview.

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Scott

Dr Dave Ellis show:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-dave-ellis-show/id1714890203

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Entanglement and Reclamation: My journey through a digital detox and what it means to you.

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 3 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Friends we live in a mechanistic world where we are entangled with machines and technology.

It’s a level of entanglement that not only impedes our relevance in the world, it could just be the end of our species.

So what do we do about it as we fight to reclaim our lives and our communities.

We start to unpack it deeply in this episode.

Pull up a chair and let’s dig in.

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Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin discuss The AI Dilemma

https://youtu.be/cB0_-qKbal4?si=AfUQ7wLq-c4VmGMX

“Why the last 10 years in America have been uniquely stupid.”

https://www.tcatitans.org/cms/lib/CO50010872/Centricity//Domain/63/Haidt%20-%202022%20-%20Why%20the%20Past%2010%20Years%20of%20American%20Life%20Have%20Been%20Uniquely%20Stupid%20-%20The%20Atlantic.pdf

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The Art and Science of Moving People to the Rooftop Pt. 3

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In this third part of our three-part series, we will have a no BS discussion about how to move INTO ACTION with your movement. There is no theory in this episode. Only the things that will help you influence and have the greatest impact on what you’re building. Nobody else is coming. Join me and let’s get after it.

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The Art and Science of Moving People to the Rooftop Pt. 2

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Now that we know WHO it takes to move people to the rooftop in overcoming big problems when you are surrounded and outnumbered, WHAT does it take to build this kind of movement? In this episode, we’ll get into it. Make sure your pen has plenty of ink. Let’s get after it so we can turn you loose to lead us and your movement into better days. I’ll see you on the Rooftop.

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The Art and Science of Moving People to the Rooftop Pt. 1

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:27:24 +0000

How do you lead through tough problems when you are surrounded and outnumbered? In this three-part series, we’re going to explore the time-tested and highly effective approach of Rooftop Leadership to create strategic movements. We start with who it takes. Let’s get to it.

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Scott

Game Changers by Scott Mann: https://a.co/d/cJX4Diw

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A Message to the Weary Kind

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 6 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

So many of you are carrying a heavy load and protecting those you love. It can make you weary. There is a time when we all have to sit our pack down and get our strength back…this my message to the weary kind.

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Scott

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Narrative Competence in a World of PowerPoint

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In a time of low-trust, and high-stakes human engagements, what got you here, won’t get you there. The Churn of disconnection and the over-reliance on short-form, transactional communications like PowerPoint is causing us to leave all kinds of social capital value on the table. It’s time for a deeper skillset to own every room…it’s time for NARRATIVE COMPETENCE. Jump in and learn why.

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Scott

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Never Again - Not On My Watch

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

A special Rooftop Tribute to the sacrifice of the post 9-11 Warriors and Intelligence Professionals

It’s been 22 years and while most of the nation moves on without notice, the scars of 9/11/2001 still run deep for those who responded to the horrible terror attack with the promise: "Never Again, Not On My Watch." What can we learn from it? Where are we today? Where do we go from here? These and many other questions are addressed in this special episode. Let’s get to it. Nobody else is coming. I’ll see you on the Rooftop.

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Trance State and Contempt

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 8 Sep 2023 14:29:51 +0000

Have you noticed how much conflict is out there these days? The Churn. It’s a real issue. The Churn sucks us all in and keeps us from meeting our goals. There is more to this than meets the eye. Check out this Rooftop episode and learn why, and more importantly….how you can lead through it.

Getting Below the Waterline (ft. Dr. Ivan Tyrell): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rooftop-podcast/id1335220538?i=1000547541141

The Master and His Emissary by Ian McGilchrist: https://a.co/d/ePhgeZ1

Tribe by Sebastian Junger: https://a.co/d/dLEN546

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Some Tough Predictions

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 1 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

What can we learn from the last two years following the botched Afghanistan Withdrawal and the profound division eroding our trust in one another? I make some tough predictions in this episode that can help us lean into solutions abroad and at home. Give it a listen and join us on the Rooftop.

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Nobody’s Coming: It's Just Us...

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:48:31 +0000

After witnessing the abysmal institutional senior leadership along political, diplomatic, and military lines, I’m convinced that when it comes to the challenges this country, your community, and your family are facing, nobody’s coming. It’s just us. Bottom - up leadership is needed more than ever to create an upswing of social capital in this time of shadow tribalism. The good news is, this seems to be already underway. Give this podcast a listen, and share with other leaders who are stepping into the arena and leading where our institutions are failing. This isn’t a Democrat or Republican thing…this is an “American thing”. It’s just us. But, I’ll take those odds all day long!

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The Last Out from Kabul - A Case Study in Moral Injury (ft. Joe Laude & Aidan Gunderson)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0000

On the 2-year anniversary of the horrific Abbey Gate Bombing, I am honored to have Army Paratrooper Aidan Gunderson and US Marine Joe Laude, join me for a no-holds-barred discussion on what it was like to stand post at HKIA, in the final hours of the Afghanistan withdrawal. You don’t want to miss this one.

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Task Force Lahaina

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:47:48 +0000

The Maui wildfires have brought unprecedented death and destruction. Quiet communities who have deep connections to Mother Earth have witnessed the horrors of wildfire and are struggling to emerge from the ashes. But, the resilience of these communities runs deep. Local community leaders self-organized rapidly and started recovery efforts with only basic supplies and have been grinding non-stop for days. If we learned anything from the botched Afghanistan withdrawal, it’s that volunteer groups can rally around a crisis and bring strategic relevance to local leaders. And pre-existing networks can illuminate local issues from the crisis area that warrant international attention. That’s exactly what is needed here. In this short podcast, I interview brothers Zane and Matty Schweitzer who are leading the charge at the local level and you don’t want to miss the perspective they offer. Recommend sharing this podcast with any Government Representatives on Maui to just broaden the perspective to include local context. If you care about what’s happening in Maui, please listen to this special edition of Rooftop and please share it widely. Let’s support Task Force Lahaina.

The Churn Revisited

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Have you noticed a change in how people are treating each other? How are we doing on trust these days? Do you see a change in how people engage each other over politics? How do we treat each other on social media?

If the answer to any of these questions is negative in nature, you’ve likely witnessed a new phenomenon emerging in our civil society that I call the Churn.

It’s the greatest threat we face and if we don’t defeat it, it’s going to take us down.

Nobody else is coming.

Give this episode a listen and join the Rooftop Movement to lead through the Churn.

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Turn the Page

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In a recent poll, a majority of veterans feel Americans will move on quickly from the Afghanistan War, and it looks like they already have. As thousands of Afghan Commandos continue to live a life on the run from the Taliban and violent extremists reclaim their safe haven in former NATO bases, America is moving on like it never happened. What is the cost of this approach to turning the page on a 20-year so quickly? And why should we care? The answers might surprise you and be advised…this is a call out to institutional leadership in a big way, as our veteran volunteers continue to carry an insurmountable load and the human toll of this moral injury continues to decimate the ranks of those who served faithfully. Join me for a hard-hitting “driveway edition” of the Rooftop Podcast.

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A First Look at "Last Out"

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 9 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000

How did “Last Out” get started? Where did the cast come from? How did you find the resources to make this a reality? Are the stories true? How did Gary Sinise get involved? As The Gary Sinise Foundation and The Heroes Journey continues to take “Last Out” on tour around the country, this strategic warrior storytelling project offers a lot of hard-earned lessons, many learned in failure, that you can apply in your own leadership journey. Give it a listen and share with others as this grass roots storytelling movement continues to defeat the odds and take America by storm.

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Out of the Ashes; Lessons Learned from East Palestine

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Mon, 5 Jun 2023 17:58:51 +0000

Leadership that we need to get to better days is right in front of us, but it’s not in Washington D.C. They are focused on dividing you and me to address their own limited agenda. Leadership is in little communities around America, like East Palestine. Leadership, the kind that moves us to the Rooftop, is contained in the courage and loyalty of those every day leaders with and without titles. As we wrap up this series of interviews, I’ve synthesized some powerful lessons learned for all of us to take away into our own lives, businesses, and communities. Give it a listen, and please share widely.

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Around the Fire Pit (ft. Herb Thompson)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 26 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000

“How do you move from the world of a high-performing Green Beret to the fast-paced, dynamic corporate job market…and not lose your identity in the process? No one has done this any better than my dear friend Herb Thompson. But Herb didn’t just stop at figuring out how to make that transition himself, he and his fiancé, Corrie Burton have shared hundreds, if not, thousands of best practices and tips for transitioning into the civilian world while maintaining your authenticity. Check out this podcast around the fire pit and make sure you bring a notepad - because Herb is spitting some wisdom!!!

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Scott

Herb Thompson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herb-thompson-sf2biz

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Rooftop Scar Stories: The Generosity of Scars (ft. Bonnie Carroll)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 19 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000

A big part of the Rooftop podcast is creating relevance in hard times. No one embodies that more than Bonnie Carroll. When she lost her husband Army Brigadier General Tom Carroll in a tragic plane crash in 1992, she re-purposed her grief into creating an organization known as the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). TAPS has since done so much for families of the fallen in the War On Terror. Bonnie was awarded the Presidential Medal Of Freedom. She is proof positive for you and me that flowers grow out of the rocky ground and there is a path for all of us to make an impact in the toughest of circumstances - join us for this inspirational interview and then share widely!

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East Palestine: Ep. 7 (Jim Brown)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 5 May 2023 15:00:55 +0000

On the next episode of the Buried Stories of East Palestine Series, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jim Brown - the Police Chief for East Palestine. This interview is a master class in bottom-up, informal leadership combined with the never-say-die mindset necessary to move through hard times and crisis. If you wanna see what leadership without a title looks like in real-time, look no further than this amazing interview with Scott. Give it a listen and share widely.

East Palestine Train Derailment Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu8P_gNCQJA

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East Palestine: Ep. 6 (ft. Matt Werner)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:05:19 +0000

On the next episode of the Buried Stories of East Palestine Series, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Matt Werner - a senior leader at Compco and a resident of East Palestine. This interview is a master class in bottom-up, informal leadership combined with the never-say-die mindset necessary to move through hard times and crisis. If you wanna see what leadership without a title looks like in real time, look no further than this amazing interview with Scott. Give it a listen and share widely.

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East Palestine: Ep. 5 (ft. Scott Wolfe)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:18:55 +0000

On the next episode of the Buried Stories of East Palestine Series, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Scott Wolfe - the waste water superintendent in East Palestine. This interview is a master class in bottom-up, informal leadership combined with the never-say-die mindset necessary to move through hard times and crisis. If you wanna see what leadership without a title looks like in real time, look no further than this amazing interview with Scott. Give it a listen and share widely.

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East Palestine: Ep. 4 (ft. DJ Yokley)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:23:27 +0000

The Buried Stories of East Palestine Series continues with an interview with an amazing small business owner named DJ Yokely. This interview is a master class in bottom-up, informal leadership combined with the never-say-die mindset necessary to move through hard times and crisis. If you wanna see what leadership without a title looks like in real time, look no further than this amazing interview with DJ. Give it a listen/view and share widely.

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East Palestine: Ep. 3 (ft. Chris Neifer)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0000

When East Palestine School Superintendent Chris Neifer got the emergency call that a train had de-railed and the town was burning, he wasn’t surprised to hear that his school would be the site of an emergency shelter and command center. But as he donned his heavy cold weather gear on the frigid Friday night, nothing could prepare him for the strategic leadership challenges he’d face over the next 96 hours. Continuing our Rooftop “Buried Stories of East Palestine” Series, dial in and hear his amazing and humble story right here and bring a pad and paper…you’ll wanna take some notes on the lessons this guy learned about crisis leadership and life tapping you on the shoulder.

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East Palestine: Ep.2 (ft. Trent Conaway)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000

There have been several articles and reports that have surfaced from East Palestine. Many of them from the 24-7 news cycle portray the town as heavily divided and ill-equipped for the chemical disaster that fell upon them. In my visit to East Palestine and multiple interviews with the village leaders who are getting it done at the grassroots level, I found something completely different. I hope you check out this interview and the rest of the East Palestine Series to hear the stories that were buried in the hype and the leadership lessons that could serve all of us. In this episode, we interview the town mayor, Trent Conaway. Former firefighter, miner, and factory manager, who had to step up with no notification into one of the greatest chemical disasters in our nation’s history. Check it out and let us know what you think.

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Rooftop Scar Stories: From Loss to Service (ft. Cierra Becker)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:42:09 +0000

How do you overcome the gut punch of losing a parent in war and transform into a high-performing protector? I have to tell you, this is one of my favorite Rooftop Scar Stories because of the accelerated wisdom this young Spartan Woman brings to all of us through the generosity of her scars. Settle in and learn from this remarkable firefighter and EMT who proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that there are some amazing young leaders who will take the reins as we hand them off in the coming years.

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East Palestine: Ep. 1

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:13:12 +0000

The train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio has forever changed the lives of the people in that sleepy little town. But, the final outcome of what happens and how this town recovers, and our nation responds to it is yet to be determined. One thing is certain, as is often the case in large events, the story of the mass media vs the stories being told at the local level are not the same. And there are many stories from East Palestine that you and I are not hearing…and for the good of that town, and the nation, need to be heard. We start today and introduce the East Palestine Series. This episode is a scene-setter to bring in the important local voices so that we can get their stories into the mix and learn the deep leadership lessons they are so generously offering us.

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Congressional Post Mortem

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:01:51 +0000

The recent testimony to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the botched Afghanistan withdrawal captured the attention of America. But what, if anything, can come from it? What can we learn? What can you take for the movements you’re building and influence strategically? Join us on the Rooftop as we break down the testimony, what went right, what went wrong, but most of all…what these lessons mean to you. I’ll see you there.

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Testimony: https://www.c-span.org/video/?526440-1/house-hearing-us-withdrawal-afghanistan

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Will Our Veteran Voice Be Heard?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Tue, 7 Mar 2023 13:37:12 +0000

Politics is a peculiar animal, and that’s no exception when it comes to the abandonment of our Afghan allies, following the collapse of Kabul in mid August 2021.

Almost a year and a half after those terrible events, the House Foreign Affairs Committee is finally holding a public hearing on March 8, at 10 AM ET about this foreign policy nightmare and what needs to be done.

Now is the time for veterans and other volunteers to be heard. Join me on this podcast episode on how we can make that happen.

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Rooftop Scar Stories: Becoming a Voice for the Voiceless (ft. Billy Adams)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Mon, 6 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000

If you were hit with a life-threatening illness that rocked your world into a tailspin, would you be able to find your way back to service…back to higher purpose?! In this “Rooftop Scar Series” episode you’ll see how Rooftop Leader Billy Adams navigated unimaginable health hurdles to become a voice for the voiceless, animals being poached in Africa and beyond. You don’t want to miss this one!

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The Four Pillars of Rooftop Leadership

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 3 Mar 2023 15:02:16 +0000

In the fast-paced arena of Operation Pineapple Express and Last Out - Elegy of a Green Beret, people often ask me about the origins of Rooftop Leadership. I think it’s time to go back to that story of leading people to the Rooftop and the four pillars that support that kind of work. Join Rooftop Nation! Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadership Twitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeader Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ

Last Out 2023 - A Report from the Field

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

It’s been an amazing journey over the last six years to bring “Last Out” to America. But, this 2023 tour is unlike anything I ever expected. With the tour officially kicked off, give this podcast a listen and you’ll see why you need to move heaven and earth to get to this play, and learn about the leadership attributes we need most from you in this time of Churn!

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Last Out 2023 - A Report from the Field

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 3 Feb 2023 17:20:57 +0000

It’s been an amazing journey over the last six years to bring “Last Out” to America. But, this 2023 tour is unlike anything I ever expected. With the tour officially kicked off, give this podcast a listen and you’ll see why you need to move heaven and earth to get to this play and discover the leadership attributes we need most from you in this time of Churn!

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Observations from Steppenwolf Theater

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:39:43 +0000

What an honor it was to perform Last Out in the historic Steppenwolf Theater. I thought I would take a few moments to share some thoughts with you about the leadership journey and what it means to all of us to chase our dreams! Enjoy

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Getting Back Up

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

This week on the #RooftopPodcast I'm overcoming my own resistance. A lot of us have suffered over the last few years - even more so after the withdrawal from Afghanistan. We have to get back up no matter how bad the blow was that caused us to stumble or fall. We have to get back up, stay engaged, and make an impact in spite of resistance. I hope you'll listen in on this raw episode to not only help yourself get back up but also the people around you.

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Deja Vu All Over Again: Ahmad Massoud, Congressman Mike Waltz and Legend

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Did we learn anything from 9-11-2001? More importantly, did we learn anything from the events leading up to 9-11-2001?

Today, just a year and half after the botched Afghan Withdrawal, over 27 violent extremist organizations have flooded back into the country, training on the former Coalition Bases, under the tolerant protection of the Taliban, and in flagrant violation of the International Doha Agreement.

The topics in this podcast will blow your mind. What’s happening in that terrorist playground is beyond the pale.

Will we learn from our past? Do we even care? Join us and decide for yourself.

As the wise Yogi Bera exclaimed, "It’s Deja Vu all over again.

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Rooftop Points for 2023

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This week on the #RooftopPodcast we have two very special episodes. Today, we're talking about some Rooftop points to help you navigate the churn you may face in 2023. This coming year there is going to be a high degree of churn and tension inside your mind and body. You have to battle the churn and the internal resistance you may be feeling, you're meant to be where you are.

Sit back and settle in for this week's #RooftopPodcast.

Generosity of Scars TEDx: https://youtu.be/_szAosvdWdM

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Finding Your Way (ft. Karl Bury)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:09:23 +0000

How do you take a group of combat veterans, most of them with no acting experience, and build a world class theater production that serves as an emotional breaching tool for opening hard hard conversations around modern war. You bring in Director and Actor Karl Bury - Give this hard hitting episode a listen and you’ll see why…and gain some gold for truth in your own life while you’re at it.

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Rooftop Regimen and Rock n Roll(ft. John Wesley)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

On this week’s #RooftopPodcast I had the opportunity to sit by the fire pit with my close friend - Wes. Wes and I have known each other for over 6 years now and have worked together on many different projects in a range of different arenas. During this episode, Wes shares his backstory of the trials and tribulations that he has overcome to get to where he is today - showing that his degree of regimen kept him disciplined through it all. Join us on the Rooftop as we talk about regimen.

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A Look at 2022 from High Ground

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 9 Dec 2022 17:17:09 +0000

On this week’s #RooftopPodcast I’m taking a look at 2022 from high ground. This time of year is rare – you’re given the opportunity to reflect on what you went through, and what’s to come. Join me as I share from my perspective where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going with Rooftop Leadership, The Heroes Journey, and Last Out.

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Overcoming Resistance When the Stakes are High

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 2 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

What is resistance? Steven Pressfield refers to it as the negative energy and self-sabotage that gets between you and your goals. We all have to battle resistance - whether it is internal with self-sabotage or it is external with the churn. But as Rooftop Leaders, it is very important that we learn to overcome that resistance. By doing so, you will be able to help others battle their own resistance and lead them to the Rooftop.

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Veterans: The Fate of Americas Moral Compass

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:25:43 +0000

Our veterans are the moral compass of our nation, but this Veterans Day so many of them are facing moral injuries and challenges that we need to address as a unified society. This episode breaks it down.

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What's Your Pineapple Express? (ft. Ben Owen)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:57:58 +0000

A major focus of the #RooftopPodcast is to share best practices for building movements that lead to increased trust and output in our society. Robert Putnam calls it “the upswing” and that’s what we’re here to do... to operationalize the upswing across our society. This interview with humanitarian Ben Owen will not only change your perspective on overcoming struggle and re-integrating it into what you’re building, but it will help you see that no matter how deep our trauma and how dark our lives may get - when we focus on our fellow humans, there’s no ceiling to the things we can achieve in life.

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What's Your Pineapple Express? (ft. Jason Howk)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:24:00 +0000

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Select Afghanistan experiences and published works

Summary

Afghanistan Experiences

Sep 2002-Sep 2003

Sep-Nov 2003: Operations officer Coalition Task Force 82. Engineer Operations Officer on MG Vines General Staff at Bagram Airfield. Focus on engineer support to daily counter-terrorism operations across the country. His key effort was the completion of the FOB Salerno Airfield and Heliport in Khost province. Tactical and Operational level experiences in various Eastern Provinces.
Nov 2002-Sep 2003: Aide De Camp to MG Karl Eikenberry as he took over as Chief of the Office of Military Cooperation-Afghanistan at the U.S. Embassy Kabul and also as the U.S. Security Coordinator. They worked daily with Afghan cabinet members across all parts of the government for the first year of the interim government and got to know all of them intimately. MG Eikenberry was tasked with implementing the international Security Sector Reform program in Afghanistan, and as Chief OMC-A creating the Afghan National Army and MOD from scratch. Their typical daily interactions included the leaders of UNAMA, NATO-Nation Embassies, ISAF, the 3-star US Forces Commander, CENTCOM, OSD, the Joint Staff, the Intelligence Community, regional ambassadors, the Special Forces leaders training the ANA, and the US Ambassador. For the majority of the year Jason was the sole note-taker in over 4,000 hours of meetings and the drafter of reports to State, OSD, and CENTCOM.

2004-July 2007

During an assignment in TRADOC Jason began to create and teach courses in the Army and at civilian institutions about Afghan and Islamic culture. He helped the Engineer School develop their Cultural, Counter-insurgency, and Counter-IED training for 2LTs deploying to Afghanistan and Iraq. During company command the Army selected Jason for the highly competitive Foreign Area Officer (FAO) program after completing a fellowship in Oman where he studied their insurgencies and how they rebuilt their nation after those conflicts. He continued to study Afghanistan and stayed in touch with his former boss LTG Karl Eikenberry who was the Combined Forces commander in Afghanistan.

2007-2009 FAO Training

In FAO training he obtained a Master’s Degree in South Asia and Middle East Security Studies at the Naval Postgraduate School in 2008. At NPS Jason focused on Afghanistan and the Oman counter-insurgency campaigns. He published a thesis on Oman’s COIN and CT lessons which was distributed to his former bosses LTG Eikenberry, LTG McChrystal, and GEN Petraeus. He also wrote a directed study on the creation of the Afghan Military and the US Security Sector Reform efforts that was published as a monograph by the US Army War College in 2009 with a foreword by GEN McChrystal. That study was completed after many interviews with LTG Karl Eikenberry who was then assigned to NATO, just prior to his selection as Ambassador to Afghanistan.
From 2008-2009 Jason attended Arabic language training at DLI until the day LTG McChrystal was nominated by President Obama to command ISAF. He was immediately ordered to the Pentagon to prepare LTG McChrystal for senate confirmation and to assist him when he took command in Kabul.

2009-2010

As ADC to LTG McChrystal, Jason helped prepare him for his assignment and attended all meetings with Legislative and Executive branch leaders in Washington. Within hours of the Senate confirmation, they flew to Brussels to meet with NATO leaders and then onwards to Kabul Afghanistan. In Kabul Jason helped GEN McChrystal form trusting relationships with the same Afghan leaders Jason worked closely with when they first formed the government in 2002.
For the next 2 months Jason traveled with GEN McChrystal to over half the provinces to listen to NATO and Afghan forces, and Afghan leaders to better understand the war. Jason assisted COMISAF during the strategic review of the U.S. and NATO Afghanistan policy, often quietly liaising between GEN McChrystal and Ambassador Eikenberry, his new and old bosses.
After the strategic review was sent to CENTCOM Jason was selected to initiate and design the NATO interagency team focused on reintegration — i.e., how former insurgents could rejoin society. GEN McChrystal loaned Jason to support the incoming Reintegration Advisor who had worked on a similar mission in Iraq and would carry out sensitive diplomatic missions.
As the Military Assistant and Political Advisor to retired British Lt Gen Sir Graeme Lamb. They worked with the Afghan government as they developed their peace and reintegration policy with foreign governments, diplomats, and international organizations. This also helped launch the US/NATO peace process and made Jason one of the insiders on Afghan peace talks for over a decade.

2010-2014

After a year in Dari (Afghan Farsi) language training at DLI, and graduation from the Army Command and General Staff College, Jason was assigned to the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s Afghanistan and Pakistan Task Force. In that role, he led two of the highest-level interagency teams of Afghanistan and Pakistan experts in providing products and briefings for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and OSD leadership, and the White House. Also in that role, his teams helped prepare four different Generals to assume senior commands in Afghanistan. One of his team’s key efforts was monitoring and helping U.S. leaders prepare for diplomatic negotiations with the Taliban.

2015-2021

After retiring in 2015, Jason continued his focus on Afghanistan and Islam as a professor at numerous institutes and continued to advise the U.S. and Afghan governments, and international bodies.
From 2016 to 2017, he served as an advisor on the Presidential Transition Team’s National Security cell focused on the Afghan peace process and foreign relations with Islamic nations. He contributed ideas to both the 2017 National Security Strategy and 2018 National Strategy for Counterterrorism.
From 2017 onwards he served as an advisor on conflict resolution to the U.S. government, NATO member states, parts of the U.N., the Afghan President’s NSC staff, and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces leadership.
Jason was invited to give presentations at the 2019 and 2020 Central and South Asia Military Intelligence conferences at U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). His topics included the future of the ANDSF, and the Unconventional Warfare efforts of Pakistan against Afghan and NATO forces.
Jason led a USIP project team to assess post-conflict security in Afghanistan that culminated in a an invitation from the Afghan President and UN Chief in Kabul to give a presentation to over 70 nations at the 2020 U.N. Donor Conference on Afghanistan in Geneva.
A second USIP project allowed his team to remain involved in the peace process until August 2021 as part of a U.S. Institute of Peace project authorized to conduct Track-2 diplomacy while talking to the Afghan government, various parts of Afghan society, and Taliban supporters.
From 2019-2021 during both USIP projects his team took part in the USIP-led discussions that contributed to the congressionally-mandated Afghanistan Study Group Report. “A Pathway for Peace in Afghanistan” was published in February 2021.

August 2021 Onwards

After the collapse of the Afghan republic while Jason was virtually assisting the evacuation of at-risk Afghans from Kabul, he and his colleagues formed the Global Friends of Afghanistan non-profit (GFA) to speak and write about Afghanistan and ensure the topic of Afghanistan was not removed from the daily news, and to help Afghans raise their voices to the outside world. On 1 September 2022 GFA held their inaugural annual conference with Georgetown University to discuss the evacuation and resettlement of Afghans, and the humanitarian crisis and security collapse in Afghanistan.

Writing Experience

Summary

Select Publications

Books

2012, Lions in the Path of Stability and Security: Oman's Response to Pressing Issues in the Middle East. My 2008 NPS thesis was published in Oman in Arabic.
2017, The Quran: A Chronological Modern English Interpretation. Gold Medal Winner at the National Indie Excellence Awards
2021, Leaders Always Go a Little Further: ...Unless They Trip. Foreword by LtGen Sir Graeme Lamb.
2021, Ali’s American Dream: An Iraqi Refugee’s Story of Survival and Triumph. Foreword by SIV recipient Nasirullah Safi formerly of Afghanistan.
2022, U.S. War Options in Afghanistan: Choose Your Own Path. Foreword by Afghan Colonel A. Rahman Rahmani, a would-be terrorist who was deradicalized and later flew special operations combat missions against the Taliban-Haqqani network and aided evacuation of Afghans Pilots in 2021.

2020-2022, Lead Editor of the Foreign Area Officer Association book, Culture Shock: Leadership Lessons from the Military's Diplomatic Corps. Foreword by LTG (Ret) Charles Hooper.

Publishing advisor and book formatting for 4 books.

2021: Brand Elverston’s Proclivity and Nasirullah Safi’s Get the Terp Up Here!
2022: Brand Elverston’s Instruments of Ignorance and Nasirullah Safi’s Indispensable: Tale of a Military Interpreter

Various Studies (contributor and author/co-author)

2009, US Strategy Review of US and NATO Afghanistan Policy, ISAF
2009, A Case Study in Security Sector Reform: Learning from Security Sector Reform/Building in Afghanistan (October 2002-September 2003), US Army War College press
2010 Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Programme, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
2021, “No Going Backward”: Afghanistan’s Post–Peace Accord Security Sector, USIP
2022, Afghan Women: “I Don’t Feel Safe.” A Global Friends of Afghanistan survey report, GFA

Select recent articles and columns

Aug 2022, Afghanistan Has Become a Terrorist Paradise, The National Interest
Aug 2022, How Can We Help Afghanistan? Ask the Afghans, The National Interest
Mar 2022, Information Operations: How is Ukraine Different Than Afghanistan? ClearanceJobs News
Mar 2022, Lessons Learned from the Last 20 Years: 9 Flaws in the American Way of War, ClearanceJobs
Dec 2021, U.S. Foreign Affairs Influence and the Afghanistan Fallout for the U.S., ClearanceJobs News
Oct 2021, Why Afghan Peace Talks Got Derailed, ClearanceJobs News
Sep 2021, ‘You Are Fighting in the Wrong Country.’ How We Failed Afghan Policy Miserably, The Pilot
19 Aug 2021, Taliban Takeover in Kabul: Pakistani Invasion Complete in Afghanistan, ClearanceJobs
9 Aug 2021, Where is the Taliban with the Doha Peace Process? ClearanceJobs News
May 2021, Terrorists Kill Around 90 Afghan Students: The World Shrugs, ClearanceJobs News
Apr 2021, Afghanistan Needs a Weaker President: Decentralizing power can be key to long-term peace, Foreign Policy, with Shabnam Nasimi
Feb 2021, Taliban Keep Showing True Colors with Mockery of the Doha Peace Process, ClearanceJobs
Jan 2021, Path to Peace in Afghanistan for the Biden Administration, ClearanceJobs News
Dec 2020, Time to Make the Taliban Diplomatically Uncomfortable, ClearanceJobs News
Feb 2019, America, don’t abandon Afghanistan…Again, CNN, with Abdul Rahman Rahmani

What's Your Pineapple Express?

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OPE: One Year Later (Part 8)(ft. Lieutenant General Haibatullah Alizai)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:50:38 +0000

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”
“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”
“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

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OPE: One Year Later (Part 7)(ft. Lieutenant General Sami Sadat)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the 'OPE: One Year Later' series, Scott had the opportunity to sit down with another incredible and experienced individual, Lieutenant General Sami Sadat. Over the last year, many of our veterans and citizens have asked "what was the point?" in reference to Afghanistan. It has been very hard to process the loss and impact under the shadow of the withdrawal and abandonment. But as a former member of the Afghan National Army, Sami points out - the end is not written. The men and women of Afghanistan who grew up under relative freedom and other opportunities may just take back their country and carve out their future - with or without us. The future of Afghanistan and the U.S are inextricably linked. Join Scott and Sami to learn why.

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”
“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”
“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

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Reflections on 9/11/2022

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 21:30:05 +0000

21 years after the attacks of 9.11.2001, America is still reeling from the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan and the wholesale abandonment of our allies. It’s more important than ever that we not forget the lessons of 9.11.2001. Not just because of the moral imperative, and of the numerous sacrifices made by so many, but because of the likelihood that this failed withdrawal follows us home and puts us at even greater risk for another strike. I hope you’ll join me on this commemorative episode where we look at where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going in the ever-progressing story of the battle against violent extremism.

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”

“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”

“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/

Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

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OPE: One Year Later (Part 6)(ft. Legend)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 9 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the 'OPE: One Year Later' series, Scott was given special the opportunity to sit down with another individual who has been doing incredible work since the US abandonment of Afghanistan, and is currently on the ground there continuing aid - Legend. Legend is an Afghan-American who came to the United States just a few days before the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. He later served in the United States military and has since retired. Legend founded the Legend Group Foundation in September of 2021 following the withdrawal from Afghanistan in August of 2021. Join Scott and Legend to listen in on a very personal view of the Afghanistan abandonment and learn what Legend believes needs to be done to help our Afghan Allies, all as we remember the lives lost because of and since the tragic events of 9/11 that began it all.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES
In August of 2021, the United States Government officially withdrew from Afghanistan leaving hundreds of thousands of at-risk Afghans vulnerable to Taliban brutality. Immediately, the impact of this moral injury was apparent on out Afghan allies and veteran populations with many of them left behind to deal with the aftermath that no one was coming.

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”

“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”

“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Legend Group: https://www.legend.ngo/

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OPE: One Year Later (Part 5)(ft. Hasina Safi and Kelley Currie)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 2 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the ‘OPE: One Year Later’ series, Scott had the honor of sitting down with Hasina Safi and Kelley Currie. Hasina has served as the former Minister of Women’s Affairs in Afghanistan and Kelley as a former US Representative and the former Ambassador for Women’s Global Affairs. Once they connected, they began working closely together in their efforts to help Afghan women. And since the US abandonment of Afghanistan, they have worked together to ensure Hasina's safety from the Taliban. Join Scott, Hasina, and Kelley for this powerful episode with two phenomenal women and leaders to hear their stories.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”

“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”

“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

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OPE: One Year Later (Part 4)(ft. Stacy "Duke" Gentile, Travis Peterson, and Thomas Kasza)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the ‘OPE: One Year Later’ series, Scott is joined by Stacy "Duke" Gentile, Travis Peterson, and Thomas Kasza all former or current military service members who have continued fighting behind the scenes for our #AfghanAllies and veteran community since the collapse of Afghanistan in August 2021. These men took action when our government and senior military officials refused to honor the promise made to our allies. Duke, Travis, and Thomas are part of the many veterans and volunteers who have put their lives on hold and made personal sacrifices to rectify the moral injury left behind. Join Scott, Duke, Travis, and Thomas as they discuss what they've been through over the last year and what needs to be done to truly #HonorThePromise.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”

“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”

“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

https://soaa.org/afghanistan

https://www.saveteam11.org/

https://www.operationnorthstar.com/

Operation Angel Wing: https://www.operationangelwing.org/

Emergency Assistance: (865) 352-6699

Non-Emergency Assistance: operationangelwing@gmail.com

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OPE: One Year Later (Part 3)(ft. Jazz Cannon, Ben Owen, and Jess Owen)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the ‘OPE: One Year Later’ series, Scott is joined by three incredible individuals who have been working the safe passage and resettlement efforts from the collapse of Afghanistan - Jazz Cannon, Ben Owen, and Jess Owen. Jazz escaped Afghanistan with her family in the 90’s and now works with Legend Group to help evacuate American citizens and Afghan Allies left behind. Ben and Jess Owen are the CEO and Executive Director of their non-profit, Flanders Fields, where they help veterans and give them a new purpose in life. Join Scott, Jazz, Ben, and Jess to learn more about what they're doing to continue to #HonorThePromise and #FinishTheMission.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”

“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”

“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Flanders Fields: https://flandersfields.org/
Legend Group: https://www.legend.ngo/

Operation Angel Wing: https://www.operationangelwing.org/

Emergency Assistance: (865) 352-6699

Non-Emergency Assistance: operationangelwing@gmail.com

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OPE: One Year Later (Part 2)(ft. Zach Lois)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

On this week’s episode of ‘OPE: One Year Later’ Scott sits down with fellow retired Green Beret and 7th Group Special Forces member, Zac Lois. Zac has been instrumental in his efforts with Operation Pineapple Express and continues to contribute to the rescue of our Afghan Allies left behind. Join Scott and Zac as they discuss how Zac’s military background combined with his post-service educational career helped him navigate Afghan Allies to safety and ultimately answer the call when no one was coming.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”

“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”

“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

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OPE: One Year Later (Part 1)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 5 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the collapse of Afghanistan, it’s important to offer reflections on what happened last year, what it means for us today and for the future. Our veteran population and Afghan Allies, those brought to safety and those still at-risk, have been profoundly impacted from the events of August 2021 and many will grapple with the imposed trauma for years to come. Join Scott on this special look at Operation Pineapple Express One-Year Later as he offers reflections on where we have been, where we are, his hopes for the legacy of Operation Pineapple Express and what’s being done to continue to #HonorThePromise and #FinishTheMission.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES

In August of 2021, the United States Government officially withdrew from Afghanistan leaving hundreds of thousands of at-risk Afghans vulnerable to Taliban brutality. Immediately, the impact of this moral injury was apparent on our Afghan Allies and veteran populations with many of them left behind to deal with the aftermath that no one was coming.

Scott and a team of combat veterans began to leverage their network of relationships to provide safe passage and ultimately relocation of hundreds of at-risk Afghans. Scott now has the opportunity to share the story of those the Afghan Allies who made it out and of those who are still fighting their way to safety today, alongside many of the extraordinary men and women who made this possible. In this podcast series, Scott sits down with some of the members of the Pineapple Express to share their stories and reflect on where we are one year later after the collapse of Afghanistan.

PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:

“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”

“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”

“Chaos in Kabul”

“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”

“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”

“Punching Above Your Weight”

Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/
Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org

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Leading Our Kids Out of the Storm (ft. Rachel Walters)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week we have special guest Rachel Walters, the Principal of Tinker K-8 School on MacDill Airforce Base, joining Scott to break down the effects the past few years have had on our children. No matter what arena you are in as a leader, you need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and one way to do that is by being vulnerable – or as we say it at Rooftop Leadership, being relatable. This is especially crucial when you are communicating with your children as you help them navigate through the chaos, churn, and reemergence from the pandemic. Join us for this episode of The Rooftop as Scott and Rachel dive deep into the importance of mental health not only for yourself but also for the ones you’re leading.

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The Illusion of Control (Part 2)(ft. Dr. Don Wood)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week we have special guest Dr. Don Wood, a clinical counselor and the founder of The Inspired Performance Institute, joining Scott to discuss the onset of anxiety when your brain is trying to put you into action. As a society, we’ve begin to believe that the visceral response of anxiety is negative, but not necessarily. If you can begin to accept that anxiety is normal and not inherently dangerous, then you’ll be able to keep it from spiraling out of control. Join The Rooftop Podcast as Scott and Dr. Wood breakdown the causes of anxiety and how you can combat it to help navigate your environment.

Check out Dr. David Rosmarin’s “How to Keep Anxiety From Spiraling Out of Control”: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thriving-anxiety/202206/how-keep-anxiety-spiraling-out-control?eml

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The Illusion of Control (Part 1)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Have you ever noticed how we tend to have an illusion of control over outcomes? When you focus on the hypothetical of control, you lose your resilience and your ability to lead. As a leaders, we have to manage our energy first before we can lead anyone else - if you can’t manage your own energy and you focus on these illusions of control, fear-based behavior is going to sneak its way in. Join Scott as he discusses how we can overcome this illusion of control and maintain our leadership energy to avoid falling into the trap of fear-based behavior.

Check out Dr. David Rosmarin’s “How to Keep Anxiety From Spiraling Out of Control”: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thriving-anxiety/202206/how-keep-anxiety-spiraling-out-control?eml

Restoring Our National Myth (ft. Dr. David Ellis)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week we have a very special guest, Dr. David Ellis, joining Scott to bring a depth and science to how societies can overcome divide like we’ve seen in our own country and other societies in recent years. Increasing social capital and bridging trust are just two of the topics these two go deep on, drawing on their personal experiences in trust-depleted, volatile environments all around the world. Join The Rooftop Podcast as Scott and Dr.Ellis lay out the how, why, and the next steps we need to take as a nation to bridge trust and come together to restore our National Myth.

Check out Jonathan Haidt's "Why the Last 10 Years in American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid": https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/05/social-media-democracy-trust-babel/629369/

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What Type of Community Are You Building?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

As Rooftop Leaders we need to hold space for bridging trust to occur and get back to our nature so the people around us can shake off the trance-like state they’re in and join us in operationalizing the upswing. To do this, we need to create environments and communities that care more about how we treat each other when we discuss an issue, rather than the actual issue itself. Nobody else is coming - it’s up to us to make a difference and change the trajectory our society is heading in.

Last Out: Bridging the Gap Through Story

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 3 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This past Memorial Day the film ‘Last Out’ was released for the world to see. This film is representative of how storytelling bridges gaps in the times of churn, especially the gaps between civilians and the Veteran/Gold Star communities. We all need storytelling in one way or another, you need to capture your lived experiences and demonstrate narrative competence to put it into the world in real time – this is how you’ll bridge gaps, become relevant and relatable, and lead through the churn. Join Scott for this discussion of ‘Last Out’ and how we can bridge the gap through story.

Watch Last Out:

A Voice Never Heard: https://youtu.be/yRxwq2z9mEw

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Why Memorial Day Matters So Much in these Challenging Times

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Mon, 30 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The recent events in Afghanistan and the division in the country have made it challenging for a lot of Gold Star Family Members and Veterans who are mourning the loss of their fallen loved ones this Memorial Day. How do we find a way through? How do we find a way to heal and re-connect through the pain of loss. There is a pathway for us and this solemn day of national remembrance holds many of the answers. Join us for this special episode to talk about why Memorial Day matters so much.

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Getting Past the Stupid

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 20 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Have we left things better than we found them? I think we can all agree that in terms of our nation, the answer is no. This week Scott dives in on this topic and why this has occurred using Jonathan Haidt's "Why the Last 10 Years in American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid" article from The Atlantic as a blueprint. Join Scott for this discussion on our current state of affairs, how we got here, and where we should be going.

Check out Jonathan Haidt's "Why the Last 10 Years in American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid": https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/05/social-media-democracy-trust-babel/629369/

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200th Episode: The State of the Rooftop Nation

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In this special 200th episode edition of The Rooftop Podcast, Scott addresses the current state of the Rooftop Nation. If you're a leader who has been enduring these difficult times and find yourself wondering, 'can we turn things around?' or 'who am I to even try to do this? Am I capable? Good enough?' then you're in the right place and you're surely a member of the Rooftop Nation. Join this episode to hear Scott address how we can upswing to better days.

Why the Last Ten Years in America Have Been Uniquely Stupid by Jonathan Haidt (The Atlantic): https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/05/social-media-democracy-trust-babel/629369/

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My Father’s Son - What Does It Take to Succeed in Complex Times

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

What do we do when we start to experience the return on leadership that we have been pouring into? See, a lot of people lose themselves at that point and who they are, where they come from. In this week’s #RooftopPodcast Scott shares his takeaways from his reflection period with his family on how to overcome losing yourself as you being to taste the success.

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The Crabs Get Louder

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:30:00 +0000

We all want to leave our mark on the world - or as Rex Mann says 'leave tracks.' As you work your movement you'll realize how tough it can be to reach the finish line, and that really the closer you get the harder it becomes to reach it. Scott is all too familiar with this pattern of achievement, most recently with his work with our Afghan Allies and Operation Pineapple Express. So how do we press through the final stretch of something bigger than ourselves?

Join Scott on this week's #RooftopPodcast fireside at his parents' farm in Kentucky for this and more.

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Country First (ft. Congressman Adam Kinzinger)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 1 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week we have special guest Representative Adam Kinzinger of Illinois join Scott to discuss leadership that bridges beyond trust gaps. It is rare these days to find institutional level leaders that put the country before politics, agendas, and other dividing factors - but Congressman Kinzinger is just that, a leader who bridges and leads in a way that is beyond the definition of a party or a group. We ask that you leave your personal ideologies at the door and embrace this thoughtful conversation on leadership.

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Cost of Leadership

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

There is a cost to leadership. If you are going to be relevant to the people you lead, there is a cost that must be paid. What is that cost and are you willing to pay? We dig into that in this episode. I’ll see you there

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Leadership in Crisis

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 4 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

As we watch what’s happened in Afghanistan, and now Ukraine, it’s critical that Rooftop Leaders take a look at where leadership is falling short in hard times, and how we can close the gap.

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Return on Leadership

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

How do you measure the investment that is necessary to be relevant to the people around you? How do you know if the leadership juice is worth the squeeze? Most transactional leaders use a metric called a, "Return on Investment". Rooftop Leaders play a different game altogether. They use a metric called a RETURN ON LEADERSHIP. And it's a game changer for making an impact in low-trust times. Check it out.

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The Myth of Soft Skills

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

There are many people in the modern leadership arena, who throw around the term, “Soft Skills” when talking about human connection. That’s a bad idea, and those who do that in these low-trust times are about to lose the mic to the Rooftop Leaders who actually put those skills at the apex of leadership and relevance. Join us in this episode to turn the myth of “soft skills” into what we call “Lawrencian Skills.”

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Reconnecting in a Zombie Apocalypse

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Does it seem like our society is more disconnected than ever? Have you noticed the entrenched political feuds and growing tension around just about every public issue we face? The fear and anger underpinning this conflict in our society is not unlike a Zombie Apocalypse and the only way to overcome it is reconnection. Join us on this important journey and see how your role as a leader can create trust where Zombies once reigned supreme.

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Getting Below the Waterline (ft. Dr. Ivan Tyrrell)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Today’s business arena is fast-paced, disconnected, and filled with change. Modern society moves so fast and our ancient brains struggle to make sense of all the mass technology, materialism, and other distractors that isolate us from our neighbor, our teammates, and even our family. But, here’s the good news. That’s not in our nature to do this. We are actually wired to be social. In fact, there are a whole host of innate needs known as the Human Givens that world renown psychologist and thought leader Doctor Ivan Tyrrell has written about in his game changing book “The Human Givens.” Understanding these Givens is something most leaders don’t do but for those who do, it’s a decisive competitive advantage in establishing relevance with those you lead. Join us below the waterline of modern human behavior for this hard-hitting episode.

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New Year's Message: Your Finest Hour

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 17:56:42 +0000

As you go into this new year, there is a good chance that life will tap you on the shoulder 2-3 times with a pivotal moment. Will you be ready? Join us on the Rooftop Podcast to ensure you are ready to lead in what could be “Your Finest Hour."

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Nobody Else is Coming

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 20:30:27 +0000

Do you look around at many of the problems we’re facing today and just scratch your head? What’s happened? How did we get to such a place where we are so divided against one another? Where we don’t feel safe speaking our mind to the people we once held trust with? Where everything seems so chaotic, and we are just at the whim of leaders who don’t show up? What if I told you no one is coming? What if I told you that those leaders we’ve been looking to for decades are not up to the task and have actually contributed to this lack of trust? A new wind is blowing across the country and social change is afoot. It’s going to be a wild ride, but a great ride for those who recognize, that no one else is coming. It’s just us. Give a listen, to learn more.

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Getting Your Mojo Back (Part 2)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:11:21 +0000

Each of us has been through a trying set of challenges in this pandemic and there has been a cost, not just to ourselves, but to those we lead. If we’re going to move from this quagmire of scarcity to an open, green field of ABUNDANCE, we need to re-assert Agency in our Arena and get our MOJO back. This episode will wrap up the discussion on how you can do that in a big way. Join us, and I’ll see you on the Rooftop!

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Getting Your Mojo Back (Part 1)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 03:17:33 +0000

It’s been a long journey through this pandemic hasn’t it? While there seems to be some increased signs of life in our society, almost a labored effort to get back in the game, it’s clunky and painful. We’ve lived under persistent fear, epic uncertainty, and prolonged isolation for so long that many of us have lost our MOJO…and so have those we lead. What do you do? How do you get it back and move from just surviving, into thriving? Take a Listen and join us on the journey to the Rooftop and getting our MOJO back!

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Last Out Cast Afghan Discussion

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 5 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

The cast of "Last Out" discuss the play Last Out and the play's relevance to the current crisis in Afghanistan after the fall of Kabul.

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The Art and Science of Being Unreasonable: Shabir Honors The Promise

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Mon, 1 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

How far would you go to honor a promise? Over the last few months, our combat veterans have shown us that they will go to great lengths to honor a promise to their Afghan brothers and sisters. It’s a lesson for all of us. But sometimes, honoring a promise means helping our neighbors go back into harm's way. Task Force Pineapple helped one Afghan American named Shabir to employ the, " Art and Science of Being Unreasonable", to run toward the sound of the guns in order to honor a promise he made to his wife. Give a listen.

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The Healing Power of Story in Crisis

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:45:25 +0000

Story calms the nervous system and heals the brain in the toughest of times. It helps us make sense of rough situations. Telling the story of Afghanistan in our film Last Out is no exception. Listen to this episode and learn how you can use story to heal, validate, inform, and reconnect in the struggles you face.

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The Cost of Irresponsible Leadership

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 15:10:57 +0000

“We live in challenging times right now and the environment that you lead in has changed dramatically. All around us we’re seeing examples of irresponsible leadership. In this episode we will talk candidly about the cost that is inflicted on the folks we serve and what you can do to overcome it to lead strong when things are falling apart.”

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Finding Your Voice in the Storm

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 8 Oct 2021 13:09:23 +0000

It seems like the arena is crowded and noisy doesn’t it? Trying to lead your business or your nonprofit in this time of, “Churn and Divisionism” can be a very daunting task. The time is at hand for leaders just like you to step into the arena and blaze a new path of leadership. To do that, “Finding Your Voice in the Storm”, is a critical step. Join me in this Rooftop episode for some of the lessons I’m learning about finding my own voice around the Afghanistan problem set, that you can apply in your world.

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Lyla Kohistany: Afghanistan as Lived Experience

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Wed, 6 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

The collapse in Afghanistan is something we’ve been talking about a lot as we examine the components of leadership in tough times. But as we continue to explore this challenging dilemma, it’s important to look at it through the eyes of someone who has lived it. My guest on this episode, Lyla Kohistany, is an amazing Rooftop Leader, Afghan American, and Catalyst in this Afghan recovery and safe passage effort whose message must be heard. You’re not going to want to miss this episode.

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The Time of Loaves and Fishes

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 1 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

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It’s tough to lead when we don’t know how our situation will end. The irony is, that what your people need exists at the most basic level and is already inside of us. In fact, the Rooftop Leader has never been more relevant and more needed in these difficult times. Jump into this episode from the Afghanistan Series and learn how you can bring the most basic, yet powerful forms of leadership to bear in life and business.

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Nobody is Coming - Revisited

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

One thing the entire Pineapple experience has taught me is that nobody is coming. When it comes to leadership these days, it’s just you and me. But I’ll take those odds all day long. Give this podcast episode a listen, and I’ll explain why.

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Nobody is Coming

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Whether it be leading an effort to Honor The Promise to our at risk Afghan Allies after the US withdrawal, or in leading your SLT at work or your neighbors in an effort to create a park or a lead a baseball team, nobody else is coming. How do we create the Upswing on our own, how do we guide like minded individuals to come together to create a movement that serves the common good. Nobody Else is Coming. It's just us, you...and me.

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9.11.2001 Twenty Years On

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 16:26:45 +0000

As we enter into the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 911 2001, it’s important that we take a moment or two to reflect and tell the story.

It’s the only way to find healing and peace from the pain - through the power of story.

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Why in the Hell Would You Build a Movement!?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Wed, 8 Sep 2021 20:41:08 +0000

In this day and age, of modern technology and transactional mindset, building something bigger than yourself can be one of the most challenging and intimidating things we do as leaders. It can cause you to ask some really tough questions of yourself and question everything you’re about. We will explore that in this episode.

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Correcting the Record – When Narratives Go Astray

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Tue, 7 Sep 2021 15:30:20 +0000

Telling the story of big events is one of the most important things we can do as leaders. But what do you do when the most well intended narratives spin off into the stratosphere and take a direction you never intended? How do you correct the record? How do you ensure the story that matters the most is told with on the authenticity and truth?

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Punching Above Your Weight

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:04:42 +0000

As the timeline in Afghanistan for US support draws to a close, the Afghan people, and Combat veterans in Task Force Pineapple who support them, must realize something very important. No one else is coming.

It’s just us.

We must honor the promise to recover our American citizens and Afghan allies trapped behind enemy lines.

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Afghan Bombing: Operation Pineapple Continues

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:43:30 +0000

Today at least 12 American Service members gave their lives in sacrifice in a horrid terrorist attack as our heroes at the Kabul airport try to beat the deadline and get our citizens out.

Join me in front of the white boards that provided clarity and context as we worked together to guide our people out of Afghanistan. Operation Pineapple will continue as long as possible to honor their sacrifice and do our best to continue their mission.

To watch the episode and see the white boards I reference on the podcast, please go to this link:

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Operation Pineapple: Deadline

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:40:05 +0000

The President has decided August 31 will be the final deadline. Operation Pineapple has come together to save the lives of our citizens and those Afghan Nationals that have been abandoned during the withdrawal. Now the deadline approaches.

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Chaos in Kabul

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 22:14:36 +0000

“As the chaos in Afghanistan continues and the people spiral into the draconian rule of the Taliban and many of them face certain execution and torture, American Special Forces Veterans and Private Citizens are stepping up to fill the role that the U.S. Government is not. What does it take to lead like that? How can you take a page from this for leading in your own life. Join us and find out.”

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Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:18:09 +0000

If you'd like to help efforts like the one I cover in this episode, you can donate to http://gofundme.com/saving-heroes and learn more at https://www.theheroesjourney.org/savingafghanheroes/

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Finding Meaning in the Madness of War

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

As Afghanistan descends into chaos, these are really tough times for Afghan Citzens, our Gold Star Family Members, Our Veterans and their Families. How do we find our way and navigate through a situation that seems so depressing and hopeless. This podcast show how we can find a way to assign meaning to our own lived experience with the Afghan War, no matter what the pain…But, we must work together to do it. This podcast is for anyone hurting from the Afghan situation or wanting to learn more about it.

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Fireside Chat: The Battle of Burnout 1

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

What's going on Rooftop Nation?

So, how has COVID affected you? Talk about a loaded question.

But seriously, when you think about the longest running pandemic in modern history, how has it affected you? How has it affected your kids? How has it affected your marriage? How has it affected your business? How has it affected your community? How has it affected our nation?

We as leaders, I believe we must constantly re-attune to our environment, and we should ask ourselves those questions. The first Special Ops imperative is to understand your operational environment because your environment is always changing. Context, according to Iain McGilchrist in, “The Master and His Emissary”, is everything.

We must understand local context. And so, understanding how COVID has affected the people you serve as a leader is critical, and I'll be even more explicit. I'm talking about burnout.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss, “The Battle of Burnout”.

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Navigating the Toxic Churn of Life and Business

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

How do you thrive in an environment of toxic news, politics, and social media? How do you connect to employees, co-workers, and clients who seem consumed with conflict? It starts with you and this episode will give you real tactics on how to be the most relevant person in the room, no matter how toxic things might get.

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Fireside Chat: Why the Fire-Pit?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 18:58:40 +0000

What's going on Rooftop Nation?

I had someone ask me a question the other day, "Scott, why do you always sit in front of the fire when you do these Vlogs?" The way the smoke's hitting me right now, and the way that my boy, Wes, set this fire up, I don't know the answer to that. I know that I'm dying right here. Wes and I made a decision to bring the fire pit into our Vlogs years ago, because both of us understand the importance and the significance of fire, as it pertains to human connection, fire, as it pertains to storytelling.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s talk fire and connection,

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Managing Your Mindset

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 6 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

How do you overcome the obstacles and conflicts that keep you from connecting and building the best possible relationships in your life in business? It starts with you how you manage your mindset and we’ll go deep on that in this episode.

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Fireside Chat: You Are What You Eat

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Tue, 3 Aug 2021 13:37:07 +0000

What's going on, Rooftop Nation?

You ever heard the old saying, "you are what you eat"? Growing up my mom used to harp on that a lot. But, I believe there's another level to that saying, which is in the realm of social media, which is in the realm of consumption of content, not just social media, media, news, print.

The way that we consume information, in this age that we live in, is very closely tied to how we navigate the world. It affects our emotional temperature. It affects the way that we regulate our state. It affects our behavior, a whole host of things. You are indeed what you eat, when it comes to what you consume in terms of content.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss how media content plays into the theme, “You Are What You Eat.”

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Scott

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Getting Below the Waterline

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We are in challenging times. There are gaps between you and the people you lead and those in your arena. Humans are social creatures. We have survived and risen to the top of the food chain with-out fur, fangs, or claws because of our ability to group and solve problems. In this podcast we discuss what makes us tick, what really drives us. Join me and let me guide you through the human operating system and show you what is, “below the waterline.”

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Fireside Chat: The Importance of Journaling Part 2

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:17:51 +0000

What's up Rooftop Nation? Welcome to,

The Importance of Journaling, Part two. In the last module, we talked about the different types of journals. I gave you a backstory on how I got started with the journaling process and how in even the most extreme places on earth, in combat, it really helped me make connections to my day, assess my day, make sense of my day, and then posture myself to go into the next day with more clarity and more effectiveness.

Journaling is such an important thing. In this module, I want to talk about some techniques for journaling. But before we do, I want to share with you some comments from Daniel Coyle. One of my favorite sidekicks on the human connection journey and high-performance journey. Dan wrote this book, The Little Book of Talent. He studied hotbeds of talent all over the world and he brought forward 52 synthesized tips that high performers use to play at the highest level. I want you to listen to tip number four. Buy a notebook.

Journaling is that important. Join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss how we can get you Journaling.

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Overcoming Stress and Anxiety as we Re-Emerge (ft. Dr. Don Wood)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

What’s going on Rooftop Nation?

For this week’s podcast episode, I am joined by Dr. Don Wood of the Inspired Performance Institute. Dr. Wood is an expert in how trauma affects our minds, our lives and how past events and experiences play a role in how we experience life in the present. We’ve talked about before about how our brains are pattern matching organs and when we are faced with an event our brain searches for patterns in our experiences to create a response. When our brains are connecting traumas and other negative experiences to find an appropriate reaction to a current circumstance, we can find ourselves in a place of fight, flight or freeze. Join Dr. Wood and I as we discuss the effect this has on us through life’s challenges as well as the current circumstances of persistent fear, uncertainty and isolation due to COVID.

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Fireside Chat: The Importance of Journaling Part 1

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:07:56 +0000

Hey, what's going on Rooftop Nation? Welcome to The Importance of Journaling.

This is a two-part series in which we talk about a ritual that can really help you in how you lead yourself and how you lead other people. We live in a time of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, crowded markets, and ambiguity. The people around us are disengaged, distracted, and frankly, there's a lot of distrust. All those things conspire to make this a really challenging time to lead people who are reluctant to follow.

Journaling is one of those things that can help you show up in a way for yourself that you otherwise probably wouldn't. It's a way to crystallize knowledge. It's a way to get clear on things that happened in your day that were highs and lows, best practices, wins to put your gratitude into action. It is an important component of operationalizing all the stuff that's going on internally.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss, “The Importance of Journaling”.

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Leading Through the Great Resignation

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

As our nation, and the world re-emerges from COVID, many business leaders are experiencing another heavy blow to their business as unprecedented numbers of employees leave their jobs. It’s affecting bottom line, morale, and organizational health. How do you lead through this? How do you engage your people and keep them on board? How do you inspire your people to keep fighting when everyone else is jumping ship around them? These are serious questions for serious times.

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Fireside Chat: Listening With Your Feet

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:11:40 +0000

Hey, what's going on Rooftop Nation? Do you know how to listen with your feet? Cracks me up even saying it, but I'm serious. Do you know how to listen with your feet? This is something that I learned from some really impactful mentors of mine and, kind of later in my life. And by later, I mean in the last couple of years. But I've reintegrated that learning into the Rooftop methodology and it's the stuff I actually teach now to federal law enforcement who are going in and doing really high stakes interviews and interrogations. I teach it to special operators who have to go into these low trust areas and connect in very dangerous situations. I teach this to Fortune 100 senior executive sales teams, and this will absolutely work for you too. Join me by the fire pit and let’s talk about how to begin, “Listening With Your Feet”.

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How We Lead

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (The Rooftop Podcast) — Fri, 9 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

As the Rooftop Podcast gets back underway in this time of social tension and division it’s really important that we identify what you can expect from me and what we should expect from each other, as we lead through these uncertain times. Leadership today is not for the faint of heart, so dive in and decide if you’re up to the journey. I’ll see you on the Rooftop! I’ll see you on the Rooftop… Scott Leading Teams in Crisis Virtual Course https://rooftopleadership.mykajabi.com/leading-teams-in-crisis Join Our Rooftop Tribe! Website: http://www.rooftopleadership.com/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RooftopLeadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rooftop_leadership LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadership Twitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeader Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ

Welcome to the Rooftop!

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 2 Jul 2021 13:00:10 +0000

Welcome to the Rooftop! I am so excited to have you with us as we help servant leaders, like you, make stronger human connections so you can get big sh*t done in your life and business. This is our kickoff episode to lay it all out so I’ll see you on the other side.

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Find Your Iron Part 2

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:01:00 +0000

We're going to pick up with Part Two of, “Find Your Iron”.

I introduced this concept in our last module, the old biblical phrase, “Iron Sharpens Iron”.
I've always loved that because I do believe it is metaphorical for the people that we surround ourselves with.

My experience has been that if you put yourself, shoulder to shoulder, with people who are aligned with what you believe, and who are pushing themselves to play that higher game, who demonstrate R4, in particular regimen, ritual, rigor, and recovery, and they are purpose-based, there is really no ceiling for what you can fulfill on.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s continue to discover how to, “Find your Iron”.

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Find Your Iron Part 1

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:00:49 +0000

Hey, what's going on, Rooftop Nation?

Have you ever heard the old saying that iron sharpens iron?

I've always loved that. You hear it in the gyms these days and it seems to be a pretty popular saying, but I do like it. I do believe that who we surround ourselves with, has a direct bearing on how we show up in the most critical moments.

Let’s meet around the fire-pit and work on the Rooftop Skills that help us, “Find Your Iron”.

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If It's Simple, Why Do We Fail?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:58:25 +0000

Hey, what's going on Rooftop Nation?

If our dreams and goals are simple, why do we fail?

I think that's a really fair question, and it's certainly a question that I ask myself all the time.

As a leadership coach and human connection coach in both the public and private sector, I hear it all the time and I observe it in real time.

Join me by the fire-pit, and let’s address this age-old question, “If It’s Simple, Why Do We Fail?”

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Resilience over Resistance

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 8 Jun 2021 03:11:40 +0000

The subject of this blog is resilience over resistance.

In this time of churn in this time of volatility, uncertainty, crowdedness, complexity, and ambiguity in this era of distraction, disengagement and distrust, and of course, resistance, we have to find a way to be resilient.

We have to find a way to stay in the game and lead differently.

Join me by the fire pit and let’s discuss, “Resilience Over Resistance”.

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Don't Get Burned

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 1 Jun 2021 20:35:04 +0000

I want you to think about two very different places. The reality here in this country, and really all around the world, is that people are re-emerging into the sunlight out of this pandemic, in very different emotional states. I will tell you Rooftop Nation, our ability to know and to read that human terrain, and to lead in this time, is super important.

I'm sharing this with you because I learned this lesson the hard way in Afghanistan during the first 10 years I was there. I moved around that country like many of my other peers, with very little knowledge about what the last 40 years had been like for the folks that lived in those villages. It was not until we started to spend quality time in those communities, that I was able to see the miles they had run and the scars they had endured. When I was relatable to their pain and relevant to their goals, when I was able to see the pictures in their head and they knew it, that's when things started to happen.

I'm telling you as we emerge from this crisis, how we listen, how we connect as human beings is really going to affect whether or not we survive or thrive.

“Don’t Get Burned”. Join me by the fire pit and let’s talk about it.

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Rooftop Leadership Update

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 28 May 2021 14:48:01 +0000

We are building something special at Rooftop Leadership this summer. Jump into this podcast and I’ll talk to you about the human connection journey we’re on and how you can join us to become the most relevant leader in every room you enter…regardless of your age, experience, or station in life.

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Managing Mindset Part 2

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 25 May 2021 14:39:59 +0000

Hey, Rooftop Nation. Last week, we were talking about emotion, and the question that I posed to you was how much does emotion affect your life? How much does it affect your day-to-day? I made a compelling case for you to consider, that emotion, is a big part of our life.

Regardless of how sophisticated we think we are, how modern we think we are, emotion can drive us. No matter how much we train, when the brain experiences a perceived threat or needs the body to take an action, we're going to feel an emotion.

There's a lot of people who believe we are thinking creatures who feel, but the reality is, we are feeling creatures who think. Logic makes people think, but emotion makes people act, and that's what I really want to drive home.

Join me by the fire pit and let’s discuss how emotion plays into your life.

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Managing Mindset Part 1

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Mon, 17 May 2021 17:57:25 +0000

Emotions are part of who we are.

The fact of the matter is humans are emotional creatures. We are meaning seeking, emotional, creatures. We always have been, and we always will be. As million-dollar consultant Alan Wise says, “Logic makes people think, but emotion makes people act.” And that action is both in the positive and in the negative.

If you’ve worked with me for more than a day, you know that I’m always talking about how as humans in this modern world we’re like an iceberg. Twenty percent of who we are is above the waterline, and that’s that modern world we live in, with meetings and cashflow reports, and soccer games for the kids.

But there’s another eighty percent that’s down below the water line of that iceberg and that’s what sunk Titanic, because there was this hubris or arrogance of not paying attention to what was below the water line.

That’s the same for us. The fact of the matter is we are emotional creatures. How do we use this knowledge to manage our emotional temperature, our “mindset” if you will, and that of those around us?
Join me by the fire-pit for part one of our discussion on, “Managing Mindset”.

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Bridging The Battlefield

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Sat, 15 May 2021 00:12:45 +0000

Bridging The Battlefield by Scott Mann

Are We Going The Right Way?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 7 May 2021 19:49:53 +0000

Key indicators of how to know If you are connecting with your people, providing safety, and leading them through Re-Emergence.

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From Yellow Ribbons To Dog Sh*T

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:22:17 +0000

The dismantling of the last trusted institution in America…and what you should know about it.

There is an epic erosion of bridging trust in America. Without trust in certain institutions, we are destined to slip back into shadow tribalism. One of those institutions is the U.S. Military.

An alarming poll by the Reagan Institute points out a trend that we need to be aware of as Americans and that we need alter as leaders. Join me in a lively discussion of how I think we can do that together as a “Rooftop Nation.”

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Leaving Tracks During Rough Times

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:40:22 +0000

This has been a rough patch for many of us hasn’t it.

Many of us are still struggling. Here is the thing…struggle, according to high performance expert Daniel Coyle, is a biological necessity. One of the best ways to navigate this struggle and thrive while others are merely surviving is to leave your tracks in this world. Even in the roughest of times, if we focus on leaving tracks, we walk a different path that lights our way while others tread through darkness.

Join me on a journey into the Appalachian Mountains with my Dad to learn more about how you can leave your tracks in rough times.

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Narrative And The Nervous System

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:49:23 +0000

Where are the leaders? There is so much Divisionism and Churn all around us. People are so polarized and worked up that they are slipping into trance-like states of contempt for their neighbor fueled by fear and anger.

What can leaders like you and me do about it? How do we manage our own emotional temperature when minefields of conflict are around us? How do we connect and bridge beyond the hateful gaps that are dividing us? Narrative. Story.

The timeless tool of connection. We can use it to calm the nervous system and connect deeply even when things are falling apart. Jump into this episode with us and learn how!

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3 Reasons Why Grinding Isn't Enough

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:10:43 +0000

I've seen that look in the mirror. When I looked at myself after grinding and grinding and grinding, well, there's a predictable outcome to that. And it's generally not a good one. I want to share with you today three reasons why grinding to get through a particularly persistent long-term crisis is not a good idea.

First of all, is that when you grind for too long, you put yourself in a sympathetic state, you are in that fight, flight or freeze mode all the time. Your cortisol levels are jacked. Your adrenaline levels are jacked. You are taking big slugs on the devil's cocktail. Now that's great when you're at this elevated state, when you are trying to get away from a snake in the bushes, but it's not great when you are trying to overcome a cashflow problem that is going to take at least eight weeks.

The body is just not designed for that state, it never has been. The body is designed to go to an elevated sympathetic state, to fight, to flee or to freeze, and then to drop down into a parasympathetic state of calm and connect, where the body can metabolize that energy through emotion and breath, and then it reset itself.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s talk about, “3 Reasons Why Grinding Isn’t Enough”.

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How Do We Return to the Light?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 6 Apr 2021 14:14:43 +0000

How do we return to the light? And, by the light, I'm talking about better days. I'm talking about better ground. I'm talking about thriving instead of surviving. I'm talking about order instead of chaos coming out of this pandemic.

The first step is that you have to own your life. You have to have agency in your life. These days, it seems to me that as I look around, not a whole lot of people are owning their life. They are giving their power away. They are giving their agency away to politicians or to pop stars or culture warriors, whatever you want to call them.

We are giving our own agency away. And with that goes our personal responsibility and our self-actualization for taking that deep breath at the end of our life. I believe we have to own our life.

So join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss, “How Do We Return to the Light”.

I’ll see you on the Rooftop,

Scott

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John Bell and Scott Mann

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 2 Apr 2021 14:55:53 +0000

Polarization, division, and low-trust have created a very difficult environment for us to lead in. People are walking around in fear and anger - induced states. Understanding our own human nature and the context we’re living in is noticeably absent in leadership today. My guest John Bell is an unconventional conflict resolution expert and pioneer in helping leaders recognize the invisible truths of their own nature to lead through high - conflict, low - trust situations. Your going to learn a ton in this episode!

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What Will Re-Emergence Look Like?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 02:13:50 +0000

I’m hearing from a lot of leaders that say, "We're probably not going to fully come back to work in the traditional style. There's going to be a hybrid approach."

This is the big buzzword right now, this hybrid approach, there's been so much cost savings at an organizational level on not having to maintain these office buildings and all the travel, you better believe that organizationally there's going to be emphasis on this hybrid approach where not everybody, in fact, a lot of people don't come back to work.

It is important that we talk about what re-emergence will look like, because I don't think that the image or the picture in people's heads necessarily matches up with reality. There will be some “below-the-waterline” realities, as we say in Rooftop Leadership, that maybe you're not thinking about.

So join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss, “What Re-Emergence Will Look Like”.

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Scott

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Compared to What? The Delusion of Shadow Tribalism.

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:16:44 +0000

There is a certain madness that is permeating our society right now and causing us to treat our neighbors with contempt. It’s a form of dark, shadow tribalism that pits neighbor against neighbor.

The first step is to understand what’s really happening below the surface and then learn what each of us can do as leaders in our family, community, work, and nation to bridge and re-connect.

This Rooftop Episode is about local leader empowerment - straight talk - and you’re not going to want to miss it.

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Scott

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What Will Be Your Last Breath?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:14:01 +0000

What's going on, Rooftop Leaders?

You hear a lot about Key Performance Indicators these days, don't you? KPIs, more of that corporate jargon, and I'll tell you, admittedly, I use that term myself at times, but I want to talk about a KPI today that we often don't talk about, that I think is the most important KPI of all, and it's the last breath that we take.

Because you see I think there's a choice in the kind of breath that we take at the end of our life.

Will yours be a full breath? Or a shallow breath?

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s talk about, “What Will Be Your Last Breath”.

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Scott

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Transfer of Power

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 04:16:09 +0000

"The most significant fault line in the second decade of the twenty-first century in America is not race, religion, or economic status but political party affiliation.”

The polarized, tribal politics have us on a dangerous path that not only could lead to organizational collapse but the loss of our personal freedom.

In this hard-hitting episode, we’ll explore how you can rise above this and lead from Rooftop even when the amateurs say otherwise.

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Anger Makes You Stupid

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 9 Mar 2021 15:14:04 +0000

I would say it's always justified to be angry. I'm not a mental health professional, but I know that humans are emotional creatures and that an emotion is just that. It's something that washes over you. It's something that's calling for your body to take an action.

It's the response to the emotion oftentimes, that is not appropriate, but the emotions... I think we have to have access to our emotions.

I found that for me, from coming home from combat, to learning to perform on stage, and as a speaker, and a storyteller, if I don't have access to my emotions, and if I'm self-editing and changing what I feel in the moment, man, I don't think that's healthy.

More importantly, it's how we respond to the emotions that makes the difference. Well, here is a tip, “Anger Makes You Stupid”.

Join me by the campfire and let’s talk about how, “Anger Makes You Stupid”.

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Scott

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Steven Pressfield: A Man At Arms

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Thu, 4 Mar 2021 15:24:07 +0000

Steven Pressfield is one of the most prolific authors in America and a damn good friend to Rooftop Leadership. His insights into human behavior, human performance and human connections are remarkable. In this groundbreaking episode, Steve and I sit down to tie all that together in the launch of his new book, “A Man at Arms” and how the lessons in that book affect leaders just like you today. This podcast episode gets real, real quick. Don’t miss it.

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Nobody is Coming

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 2 Mar 2021 18:14:18 +0000

Leaders at all levels are giving their power away. If you don't believe me, look at the recent election and look at the way people are treating each other.

Friends that have been friends for decades unfriending, at the minimum, all the way over to people bashing each other with ax handles over political ideology.

Okay, fine, I get it. We all have values and beliefs, but there's a point where you cross a threshold, and you go into a trance-like state of fear or anger-based emotion, where the elephant is in charge of the rider, and that's what's going on these days.

If we're waiting for somebody to come riding over the hill on a white horse or a black horse and save the day, we're going to be waiting a long time. Nobody's coming. Leadership starts with us.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’ talk about what we can do to lead ourselves and our teams.

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Scott

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Talking "Trust Gaps" with Ron Nakamoto

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:01:38 +0000

Bridging trust in America is in short supply and this is something Financial Advisor and Leadership Coach Ron Nakamoto knows a lot about.

Ron’s insights on self-leadership and human engagements in times of low-trust are some of the best I’ve ever seen.

In this episode Ron and I go deep on the trust gaps you are facing and what you can do to identify them, connect, and lead through them.

I’ll see you on the Rooftop….

Scott

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Trust in America

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:22:33 +0000

Trust is a measurable thing. According to Stephen Covey Jr, we can see that when businesses lose trust, it affects their bottom line. It affects efficiency. Speed goes down when trust depletes.

Here at Rooftop, we spend a lot of time talking about different kinds of trusts, “bonding trust versus bridging trust”, and if you haven't heard those podcasts, I really recommend that you go to the episodes on those subjects and dig in.

The more you have a command of these elements, “trust and social capital”, the more relevant you're going to be, particularly in these uncertain, low trust times that we live in.

I’ll see you on the Rooftop….

Scott

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/12/11/10-most-important-things-ive-learned-about-trust-over-my-100-years/?arc404=true

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Leading Teams in Crisis 2

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:37:12 +0000

Leading Teams is something many of us do day in and day out. But, over the last year we’ve been faced with unprecedented environmental and human terrain challenges that create trust gaps, isolation, and uncertainty.

How do you lead your teams to fulfill on the big goals that you are working towards, when people are reluctant to follow?

Join us on this podcast as Scott talks about how he converted the award winning play “Last Out - Elegy of a Green Beret into a film through crowdfunding to debut on Memorial Day 2021.

There are so many lessons in this Podcast for you and the teams you lead. Make sure you come ready to take some notes.

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Scott

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Leading Teams in Crisis

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:47:29 +0000

One of the hardest things that I've found as a leader, and what I hear all the time, is that when you're in a crisis situation, like the one we are in today, where there is persistent fear, a persistent uncertainty, there will be a level of isolation that comes from the mandated separation that we are all enduring at this moment in time.

You put all those things together and that conspires to form a pretty rough environment. It does form a persistent crisis.

Leading in a short-term crisis is one thing, if the market tanks or you have an overage of a certain kind and you got to respond to it. But when it's a long-term crisis, that's a whole different animal.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss, “Leading Teams in Crisis”.

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Scott

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The Veteran's Dilemma

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:43:33 +0000

There is a veterans dilemma that our country faces in today’s leadership environment. How do we help our veterans overcome the local challenges of transition in life and business so that they can help us bridge beyond the trust gaps, divisionism, and churn that’s tearing our country apart. Whether you are a civilian who never served, active duty, reserve, veteran, or military family member…if you see the leadership crisis that’s happening all around us and believe that our veterans can help us get through it, you aren’t going to want to miss this episode of the Rooftop Leadership Podcast.

I'll see you on the Rooftop..

Scott

Generosity of Scars TED Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_szAosvdWdM
Rooftop Leadership Link - https://www.rooftopleadership.com/
The Heroes Journey Link - https://www.theheroesjourney.org/
Mission America Book On Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Mission-America-Straight-Military-Transition/dp/0998175900
American Dream U Link - https://americandreamu.org/

The Blissful Delusion Of Being Offended

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Sat, 6 Feb 2021 00:47:08 +0000

Please excuse the noise in the audio on this podcast, I was driving and inspired and had to capture these ideas, I hope they connect with you. This week on the #RooftopPodcast I discuss today’s social climate and how we all have all been afforded the, "Blissful Delusion of Being Offended", in today’s society.

In this discussion I address the social tension created out of today’s volatility, uncertainty and complexity and how that produces a divisive and tribalist society.

I’ll see you on the Rooftop….

Scott

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How to Lead Through Video Fatigue

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 2 Feb 2021 17:37:58 +0000

Not too long ago, I was talking to a C-Suite executive at one of the top 10 banks that I coach .

He was telling me that on average he's doing 10 to 11 calls a day, video calls, not even time to go to the bathroom in-between calls. And then when he's done, gets right up and walks into the next room where his family is.

You know, that's a lot. That's a lot of fatigue. So how do we lead through that? How do we deal with that as leaders?

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss, “How to Lead Through Video Fatigue”.

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Scott

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3 Ways Change Can Freak Your People Out

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:35:51 +0000

I understand that as you're watching this, you're a leader who was faced with some really tough decisions in 2020. If you were a business owner, you looked at pay cuts, you looked at payroll issues, maybe layoffs.

If you were a team leader, you looked at the mental health and wellness of your associates. That's not easy. That's the stuff that keeps you up at night, isn't it?

As a leader, because we lead people, it keeps you staring at the ceiling at night, worried about how you're going to take care of your people. It's “all-around” change.

Everything's changing around you and you have to change the environment to survive.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss, ‘3 Ways Change Can Freak Your People Out”.

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Scott

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Loose Talk of War

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:50:08 +0000

In this episode of the Rooftop Leadership Podcast, we will explore how irresponsible and ill-informed leaders are putting our liberal democracy at risk...and what you can do about it right now!

Too Far Gone

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:13:51 +0000

Pandemic. Social injustice issues. Election polarization. We face unprecedented levels of conflict and social division in our communities and everyday life.

People are avoiding speaking to certain people in their life because they are “too far gone” on one issue or another. This is dangerous for our society and our individual well-being. Is this you? Do some people think you “too far gone” to connect with? Or do you know someone in your life who fits that description?

If the answer to any of these questions, is yes, you’re not going to want to miss a minute of this episode as we explore hard questions and practical answers on how to lower emotional temperature and lead locally in your arena.

I'll see you on the Rooftop...

Scott

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Resolutions Fail Try This in 2021 Instead

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:54:24 +0000

According to British psychologist Richard Wiseman, 88% of people who make New Year's resolutions fail in those resolutions. Those are not good odds, especially coming out of a year like 2020.

If we want to make a deeper impact, a bigger splash in the world, if we want our purpose to guide us into the next piece of high ground where we can have an impact in the world, then we've really got to fulfill on what it is that we want to achieve.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s talk about a new way forward in creating impact in 2021.

I’ll see you on the Rooftop….

Scott

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How to Handle Misinformation During Low-Trust

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:02:47 +0000

There are all kinds of rumors, fake news, and dire warning coming across your phones and spinning you up emotionally.

You shouldn’t have to deal with that when you’re trying to lead in the day-to-day.

In this episode, Scott will share some best - practices he learned in combat as a Green Beret to deal with that misinformation quickly and efficiently without getting spun up.

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Scott

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Leading Yourself When Things Fall Apart

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:36:59 +0000

It’s very challenging to lead people when everything seems to be in chaos. In this episode, we’ll explore tried and true techniques to help you manage your own energy and the energy of those around you, even the opposition, to achieve a greater good.

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Scott

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The Cost of Low Trust in America

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Thu, 7 Jan 2021 17:25:51 +0000

We have a choice as citizens. Abundance or Scarcity. If we choose Abundance, Trust is an essential component. And never has trust been more at risk. We need leaders to get us out of this. No one else is coming. It’s you and me. But I like those odds. This podcast will help us do that. Let’s start by talking about trust at a deeper level!

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Scott

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How Are You Saying Goodbye to 2020?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 5 Jan 2021 21:31:36 +0000

Hey, Rooftop leaders! Let me ask you a question as I welcome you to 2021, how are you saying goodbye to 2020?

When we say things like, “I just can't wait for the year to be in my rear-view mirror”, or “I just want to put it behind me”, or even “I never want to think about it again”. It means that we came out on the losing side of that issue or challenge. It means that the environment owned us, instead of us owning the environment.

The problem that I have with that, is that the times that we live in right now, they really speak to surviving versus thriving. Even when we get kicked in the teeth, even when things happen to us that knock us down, we have to find a way to thrive in these, and all the grubby times.

This was a lesson that a lot of wise and experienced Green Beret sergeants taught me on some very dark days when things went very, very badly. Find a way, to learn to thrive.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s ask the question, “How Are You Saying Goodbye to 2020?”.

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Scott

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Bridging Through the Election

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 3 Nov 2020 15:52:29 +0000

Hey, Rooftop leaders. How are you doing? I know we are in some very turbulent times right now going through the election and on the other side of the election.

I can tell you in my time as a Green Beret working in trust depleted environments all over the world, I've seen these places before. So, I'm speaking to you right now as a veteran, I'm speaking to you as a citizen, I'm speaking to you as a Rooftop leader.

My ask is that we take a look at what's happening around us in our operational environment and really take stock of it and ask ourselves, "How can we bridge through this election?"

Join me and let’s talk about talk about, “Bridging Through Election”.

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Learning to Trust Each Other Again

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:08:44 +0000

How in the world do we learn to trust each other again? That's a question that's been on my mind a lot lately, and I bet it's probably been on your mind. I've had high school teachers ask me this. I've had business owners ask me this. I've had community activists asking me this same question.

How do we trust each other again? There's been, so much damage to the fabric of our society over the last six months, that it's really hard to imagine how we're going to bring it back together, but we have to.

Join me by the fire pit as we work through how we, “Learn to Trust Each Other Again”.

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The Book of Beautiful Questions: Rooftop Podcast Interview with Warren Berger

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 7 Oct 2020 19:13:55 +0000

Want to build a leadership and communication skill that your competition doesn’t use?

Become a “Questionologist.”

In this time of Churn asking “Beautiful Questions” is a skill every Rooftop Leader MUST have.

Join me on our Rooftop Leadership Podcast with Warren Berger, award winning author of “The Book of Beautiful Questions.” It’ll change how you own every room.

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Leading Through Disengagement

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:00:14 +0000

Today we're talking about disengagement. How do you as a leader, whether you are a community leader, a stay at home dad, whether you work in the corporate realm, a small business owner, maybe you're in the military, but how do you overcome disengagement with your people?

We know that humans are meaning seeking creatures. We know that without purpose in our life, we perish. Whether you are an individual or part of an organization, we must have purpose in our life.

There's an overwhelming body of research that shows that humans are meaning seeking creatures. We crave purpose. We take action driven by purpose.

Join me by the fire-pit as we discuss, “Leading Through Disengagement”.

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3 Steps to Overcoming Distraction

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 22:00:44 +0000

The three primary components that I believe make up “The Churn”‘ are Distraction, Disengagement and Distrust, and they’ve gotten worse over the years.

Today, I want to talk about distraction and more importantly, I want to talk about how distraction shows up in your life as a leader, and what you can do to overcome it.

Understand that distraction is a part of life and as humans, we’re easily distracted, but because we live in such an information age, distraction has gotten more and more prolific in our life.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s talk about 3 Steps to Overcoming Distraction.

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Action Leads to Passion

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:20:54 +0000

This notion that you have to go off somewhere and find yourself, and find your passion, I just don't buy it. I don't think that's the way it works.

I think the universe rewards our passion through the purpose that we can envision for ourselves, through the work that we do when no one's looking.

The universe rewards our passion through purpose by putting one foot in front of the other and iterating with fanatical focus on that purpose, and then executing the reps that go into it, quality reps, and then we endure the pain and the frustration that comes along with it, until that passion becomes rocket fuel.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s learn together how, Action Leads to Passion.

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Leading Through The Churn: Webinar

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 8 Sep 2020 17:44:01 +0000

These last six months have been unprecedented, but the churn in the next six months is going to pose more challenges to us than at any other point in our history as human beings. Regardless of your discipline, regardless of your party, regardless of what you believe, we're going to face more challenges and more obstacles than ever.

The churn is a combination of distraction, disengagement, and distrust. When these three things combine, it creates caustic corrosion in the environments we need to lead.

In this Rooftop Leadership webinar, I'm going to give you insight into how to think about the human terrain, how to think about the churn, and show you how the churn shows up...whether it's in tribal Afghanistan or tribal America.

How we orient to our operational environment in the next six months will determine how we either lead through it or get sucked into the churn ourselves.

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Knowing When to Pivot

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 1 Sep 2020 16:42:56 +0000

I still remember the day that Wes and I made the decision to pivot. It was right after the pandemic had begun. The first speaking event that I was supposed to do was canceled, and Wes and I were already talking about what was coming. Wow.

We didn't waste any time. We looked at the arena, we retuned ourselves, and we said, you know what? The in-person engagements are probably going the way of the dinosaur, at least in 2020, we've got to pivot.

Join me by the fire pit and let’s talk about what we did and how to, “Know When to Pivot”.

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Connecting With Prospects in the New Normal

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:00:55 +0000

How in the world are we going to maintain a face-to-face interaction and rapport with prospects and then bring them over to our side to inspire them to buy from us, when there's all this social distancing and we're wearing PPE.

We've normally never done remote sales. We didn't really do any remote sales in the beginning of the pandemic because we kept waiting for everything to open up.

Well now it looks like, at least between now and Labor Day or the fall, at a minimum, we're still going to be in this weird socially distanced environment. We may have to rely on remote, so how do we connect in a one-dimensional environment on WebEx or Zoom, and how do we sell like that?

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss, “Connecting With Prospects in the New Normal”.

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Keeping Clients on Board

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:50:34 +0000

One of the things that I believe in, is the mindset that the relationship is the asset. I teach this to the Green Beret students at Fort Bragg when I teach in the school-house, and I teach it at Fortune 100 Commercial Banks, that “relationships are the asset”.

Relationships are your greatest off-book asset, according to David Nour in his book, Relationship Economics. I learned at a very early age as a young Green Beret, that relationships are a precious resource, that allows you to pursue other transactions and outcomes over time.

The relationship has to be at the epicenter of what you do, and for “Keeping Clients on Board”, that's a critical mindset. We have to realize that the relationship is the asset, and relationship building as well as relationship maintenance, is a team sport.

Join me by the fire pit and let’s continue to navigate these difficult times together and learn to work at, “Keeping Clients on Board”.

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Dr Kendall Haven Author of Story Smart and Story Proof

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 5 Aug 2020 19:47:14 +0000

Have you noticed how hard it is to connect with other people during these uncertain times? Sometimes, it feels like the gaps are as wide as the Grand Canyon doesn’t it?

The most relevant leaders in these times of social challenge are the ones who can bridge gaps when times are hard. Green Berets learned how to do this since the early 1950’s using old-school interpersonal skills like narrative and active listening to build rapport.

Today, Rooftop Leadership is taking those skills to a whole new level. Your ability to use story during high-stakes engagements will allow you to own almost every room you go into. There’s no one better to help us understand this than my guest Dr. Kendall Haven. He is a master storyteller who put the science into the art of storytelling. This podcast is jam packed with information on helping you become a better story teller all around. Don’t miss it.

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Hard Conversations in the New Normal

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:37:40 +0000

People are going to have to get furloughed. People are going to get laid off. People are going to get fired. You're going to have to tell vendors that you don't use their services anymore.

It's not easy. Because we're meaning seeking, emotional social story animals, we thrive on connection.

Our relationship portfolio is our greatest asset. It's our best book of business, especially in a crisis. So how do we do that? How do we have these hard conversations?

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss these, “Hard Conversations in the New Normal”.

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The Value of a Handshake

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:18:24 +0000

What's the value of a handshake?

That's the question that's been on my mind for several days. Now, when this COVID pandemic kicked off, I started talking to leaders about my concerns around social distancing.

I felt like we had misnamed it, it should have been physical distancing. The reason is that humans are meaning seeking, emotional, social, story animals.

We thrive in times of chaos by our ability to form groups to overcome what nature throws at us.

Our defense in this pandemic, has been to separate, and understandably so, but there is a cost to this separation.

Let’s gather around the fire pit and work together to discover, “The Value of a Handshake”.

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Leading Our Teammates Back Into the Arena

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:00:16 +0000

One of the biggest questions that we're going to have to ask ourselves, is how do I help my teammates get back into the arena? And what does that look like when they do it?

I coach a lot of very high-level executives who cannot wait to get back into the office, but guess what? It's a 50/50 split on their leadership team about being ready to get back into the office.

How do we lead our people in such a way that we help them get back into the arena and then reframe and redefine the arena so that people do their best work? It's a big question.

Join me by the fire pit and let’s work through how we can, “Lead Our Teammates Back Into the Arena”.

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Getting Clear on Social Distance

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 7 Jul 2020 19:00:51 +0000

The question I'm asking is this, after these last nine to ten weeks of the pandemic and the social distancing, how do you feel about human connection right now?

Have you asked yourself that open-ended question? How do you feel about it?

How do you feel about it as an individual who's going to encounter humans on the street?

How do you feel about it in your business, like with clients and prospects and investors?

Join me by the campfire as we, “Get Clear on Social Distancing”.

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Get Back Into the Game

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:52:10 +0000

Everybody has challenges that have come out of this new time horizon. Even if you think you don't, when you have eight to nine weeks of mandated social distancing and isolation, it's going to have an effect on us as humans, right?

So, the larger question though is how do I, “Get Back in the Game”?

How do you get back in the game?

Join me by the fire pit and let’s talk about what we can do to, “Get Back in the Game”.

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What's Changed in Your Arena?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 20:07:25 +0000

In Special Forces, Special Operations, we have these things called imperatives. These are the guidelines that move us through complexity, crisis, ambiguity. A lot of the same things that you're facing.

The number one Special Ops imperative that we live by, is understand your operational environment. In other words, pay attention to your arena, right? Wherever it is that you work, and you play, you always want to be asking yourself what's changed?

I want to go into that right now, as we kick off a summer of vlogs that are oriented on helping you navigate through what we're calling the new normal, right? I'm not a fan of that, but I do think it can service.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s talk about, “What’s Changed in Your Arena”.

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Mistakes Leaders Make During Crisis

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 17:28:56 +0000

We all face crisis as leaders, as organizational leaders, certainly. We live in a dangerous world. We may think we're super sophisticated and we've got everything going on, but as we're seeing today with the coronavirus, with 9/11, with natural disasters, active shooters, there are a range of things where life happens while we're making other plans.

So how do we lead through those moments, and can we look at situations from the past where leaders made mistakes, and learn from them?

Join me by the fire pit as we look at how we can learn about, “Mistakes Leaders Make During Crisis”, and work to be the most relevant and effective leaders in these challenging times.

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Leading Through Fear

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:23:08 +0000

We need leaders who can lead through fear because the reality is, fear is a normal human function. It kept us alive for hundreds of thousands of years. It is a fight, flight, or freeze thing. It is a primal reality.

Fear motivates us. Fear drives us. But in many ways in today's world, fear can be a great inhibitor to us meeting our goals. If we allow fear to dominate us, it can have a prolific effect on stopping us from achieving the goals or the higher purpose we want to achieve, and fear is contagious. Right?

Fear can spread through the ranks very rapidly. If we allow fear to dominate our mind, it's almost impossible to get to where we want to get on our goals and objectives, and then other people, and it's primal, will pick up on that fear, and they'll be afraid as well.

Join me by the fire pit as we take on our roles as Rooftop Leaders and begin to, “Lead Through Fear”.

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Scott

Self Sabotage: No One Wants To Hear This

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:00:00 +0000

We've talked about things that are too daunting. Overwhelming. We've talked about the “Imposter Syndrome”, talked about being “Too Busy” and now we're talking about, “No One Wants to Hear This”. That's another form of self-sabotage. It's the first cousin of Imposter Syndrome, right?

“It's not good enough. What I have to say is just not something that people want to hear”. It’s something that we need to work through as leaders, and I will tell you that leaders at every level deal with this crushing issue. Leaders at the most senior level, I've seen four-star commanders and business CEOs wrestle with their internal dialogue shutting them down with the thought, “No One Wants to Hear This”, and I've seen junior leaders and business startups and nonprofits wrestle with the same thing.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s get beyond those crippling words, “No One Wants to Hear This”, and let’s get your ideas out to the world.

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Self Sabotage: Too Busy...

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:41:11 +0000

The “rat race”, the operational tempo that will dominate you, own you if you're not careful. It can make it very difficult to do what Rooftop Leaders are supposed to do, which is to play a bigger game. To serve a purpose bigger than yourself and to have an impact that leaves tracks.

We sometimes let the rat race dominate us, consume all we do and create the state of, “Too Busy”. I can't tell you how many senior executives say the same thing to me, "Scott, I just don't have time right now. I'm too busy to train for this."

That's like a special operator saying, "You know, I'm too busy doing this mission right now or preparing for this mission to practice my marksmanship.”

That's what I see senior executives doing all the time.
They've allowed the operational tempo of their arena to dictate their day.
They are no longer in charge of their calendar. Major problem for a leader who wants to have an impact in the world.

Join me by the fire pit, let’s beat the rats in the race and learn to manage another major element of Self Sabotage, “Too Busy…”.

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Imposter Syndrome: Who am I to Do This?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:45:06 +0000

Who are you not to do it?

What happens if you don't write your book? What happens if you don't put your music out there? Your art, your movie, your ideas. Who are you not to share the lessons you have learned? Who are you not to do that thing that you know must be done? These are the questions you should be asking.

Imposter Syndrome.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss how to crush, “Imposter Syndrome”.

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Self-Sabotage: Do What Scares You

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Thu, 9 Jan 2020 18:56:36 +0000

Welcome to 2020! This year I am going to talk about pain points that leaders just like you who are playing a bigger game, who want to do something bigger than themselves, who are creating movements, who value connection and impact are coping with every day.

We're going to talk about the pain points that you face, whether you're a fortune 500 CEO or leader of a nonprofit. We're going to talk about what Rooftop Leaders face in terms of pain points and our pain point this month is “Self-Sabotage”. How do we deal with those moments when we feel like this is too daunting, too overwhelming? Well, the first thing I will tell you for this week's V-log is, “Do What Scares You”.

Join me by the fire pit to bring in 2020 and let’s get into working through, “Self-Sabotage”.

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Manage Your Anxiety: What if My Nerves Get in the Way?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:57:19 +0000

We all have to manage different kinds of rooms don't we? Some of us find ourselves on the stage. Some of us are in board rooms or meeting rooms. Some of us are asking donors to invest in our nonprofit to make a difference in the community or in the world.
Some of us are asking our employees to follow us on a vision that they can't quite see yet.

What seems to be consistent in the rooms that we have to own is that generally the rooms are high stakes, high risk, no fail type situations.   

Trust has become so depleted and distractions so prevalent, that frankly the expectations put on us as leaders have never been higher. When we think about the rooms that we have to go into, it creates a level of anxiety. Some people call it stage fright. If you're in sports, some call it performance anxiety or the jitters, but whatever you call it we all know that feeling.

Join me be the fire-pit and let’s discuss how to better, “Manage Your Anxiety”.

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Relationships Before Transactions: What Makes Clients Loyal for the Long Haul?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 20:42:43 +0000

One of the challenges that we face today as rooftop leaders, whether we own our own business, or maybe we work in a corporation or a midsize company as leaders and we do sales or we're relationship managers, how do we keep our clients, our investors, loyal for the long haul?

Well, there's a science to that. There's a process that I call putting the "Relationship Before the Transaction”.

It's one of the most important things that we can do today as Rooftop Leaders. It's right at the heart of the methodology that I teach Green Berets, and that I teach very senior business leaders today. Put the "Relationship before the Transaction".

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss, “Relationships Before Transactions: What Makes Clients Loyal for the Long Haul?”.

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Making Human Connections: How Do I Overcome Skepticism?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Thu, 5 Dec 2019 16:42:14 +0000

When you think about a tough negotiation or a tough client, the first thing is you've got to make a human connection.

If you just roll in with the agenda, if you just roll in with the transaction, if you're just rolling with the PowerPoint or the spreadsheets, the odds are they're going to dismiss you, especially in this skeptical, trust depleted environment.

I will tell you that relational gifting is a really powerful way to make a human connection. Again, there's all kinds of ways to do it. You can do it through thoughtful, open ended questions, you can do it through story telling or you can just do it through silence and being present.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s get into how, “Making Human Connections” is a powerful tool in a leadership tool kit.

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Being Present: What if People Don’t Pay Attention?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:53:59 +0000

"Scott, I totally get the need to own the room, but what if people don't pay attention to me? What if people look at me like I don't have the rank or title necessary to put out the kind of ideas and innovation that I think I have to offer? What then? What do I do if people don't pay attention?"

I think that's a great question to ask. Whether you're a young person or an underrepresented segment of the population or heck, all of us at times find ourselves in a position where we don't feel like our voice is heard or that people are paying attention. Maybe it's low trust, maybe it's because people are in their cell phones. Maybe it's just that we're distracted by other things, but we've all been there.

We all know what that's like to want to own the room, but then we feel like we're not able to make that connection.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s talk about how simply, “Being Present”, can be a game changer in developing the skillset to confidently, “Own the Room”.

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The Skill to Ask: How Do I Close Trust Gaps?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:47:25 +0000

We always talk about what it takes to be the most relevant, relatable and resonant person in the room. Why? So that you can move people to take action in this trust depleted, disconnected time and it's all based around human connection. Owning the room is a skill, not just an instinct.

A very common question I get and just got the other day is, “what do I do to close the trust gaps that exist between my prospects or my clients and me, or even my associates, my employees and me?”. How do I close those trust gaps?

Let's not forget that we live in the most trust depleted time in American history.

We should take a few minutes to discuss one of the most powerful tools available to us, “The Skill to Ask”.

Join me by the fire pit and let’s talk about it…

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Goals When Owning the Room: Where Do I Start?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 20:39:20 +0000

A lot of leaders ask me, “Scott, how do I even start when trying to own the room?”. With the stakes for owning a room even higher in these trust depleted times, what I always ask is, “what are your goals?”.

Goals are paramount to any negotiation, your goals are important but even more than that, are you working to keep the goals of your client or co-worker or team in mind? Have you done the work to identify the goals of your client or prospect to make sure you address them?

If you want to truly own the room, start with goals.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss how to find, “Goals When Owning the Room.”

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Intro to "Own the Room" Series: How Do I Make a Bigger Impact on My Bottom Line

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 5 Nov 2019 19:25:01 +0000

What I mean by own the room is to be the most relevant, the most relatable, and the most resonant person in that room. This requires a lot of narrative, a lot of storytelling, a lot of active listening and other skillsets.

Some of us, in fact, all of us do these things instinctively at times because we're social creatures, but in today's high stakes, low trust environment, we need to do them more than 90% of the time if we're going to be strategic and we're going to have the effect we want.

That means we have to own the room. We have to be more relevant, more relatable, more resonant than anyone else in there. You may not be the most senior, you may not be the most experienced, but you can be the most relevant, the most relatable and the most resonant.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss the skills needed to “Own the Room”.

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How Do I Overcome Anxiety Before a Sales Pitch?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:51:20 +0000

One of the questions I get a lot from business leaders when I travel around the country working with them is, “how do I overcome the anxiety that goes along with a sales presentation?”.

You would be surprised at how many people actually deal with this issue. It’s that anxiety that can grab you before you're getting on stage or before getting on a sales call, before getting in front of investors or donors or a room full of people when you have to make an offer. This evokes a primal fear and level of anxiety that is hundreds of thousands of years old.

You see, humans are status creatures. We sit at the top of the food chain because of our ability to form groups that can overcome what mother nature throws at us to acquire resources and, ride out the storm and maintain our resources. It's how we've evolved socially.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s dive into, “How To Overcome Anxiety Before a Sales Pitch.”

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How Do I Deal With In-Fighting at Work?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 18:04:36 +0000

A couple of weeks ago I was sitting down with one of my coaching students, and we were talking about what's going on. One of the things he was sharing with me was, you know, “my people just keep dumping their crap on me. Not only are they dumping their crap on me, but it's all this in-fighting and bickering. One group will come in or one leader will come in and share with me what's going on here and what these folks are doing over there, and then I'll ask that person to handle it, but they don't”.

And as we talked about this, what I noticed was the type of feuds that he was talking about, these are what I call “in-group and out-group” dynamics, which was exactly what I saw year after year working in trust depleted places around the world as a Green Beret.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s breakdown, “How to Deal With In-Fighting at Work.”

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How Can I Get Prospects To Lean In and Listen?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:09:00 +0000

Do you ever have a challenge getting your prospects to lean in and listen to what you're saying? To get them to focus and pay attention on the products or services that you're putting out there?

Well, you're not alone. Lots of folks deal with this, and lots of folks wrestle with this, especially in the trust-depleted, disengaged, distracted arena that we operate in today.  I saw it all the time as a Green Beret working in tribal villages, but in the last several years since I've been working with business leaders, I've noticed it a lot at small business level, medium, and even Fortune 100 companies.

Join me by the fire pit and let’s talk about the skillset we can use to bring our prospects in and get them to “Lean in and Listen.

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What's Happening With Trust in My Business?

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 8 Oct 2019 18:59:43 +0000

What's happening today with trust in our business? What's happening today with trust in our community, in our schools where our kids go? It seems that everywhere you look, trust is going down. In all the years I spent as a Green Beret working in trust depleted villages around the world, this was something we had to contend with all the time.

We had to find ways to read trust in a room, overcome trust gaps that were there between tribes and then find ways to lead and bridge through those gaps.

Since I've been working with business leaders all over the country, whether it's in Fortune 100 companies or small startups, I am now seeing those same indicators of low trust that we dealt with as Special Forces all over the world.

Join me around the fire-pit and let’s discuss, “What’s Happening With Trust in My Business?”

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How to Wear Your Power: When Trust is Low and Risk is High

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 19:33:31 +0000

How to Wear Your Power: When Trust is Low and Risk is High

You know, Stuart Diamond, one of my mentors in negotiation says, "Leaders should wear their power lightly." Teddy Roosevelt said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick." I think all of those are relevant. Right?

I say red lines. Wear your power lightly, be self-deprecating, but always have your red lines established and defend them viciously. Those red lines being your values and your morals and what you stand for, your principles.

All of these of add up to the question of how do we wear our power as leaders today? I think this is a real challenge because, you know, T.E. Lawrence wore his power lightly, yet he was able to mobilize thousands and thousands of Badu to overthrow the Ottoman Turks.

Join me around the fire-pit and let’s discuss, “How to Wear Your Power”.

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Giftology: The Art and Science of Making Connections

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 02:29:10 +0000

I love sitting around the fire pit and talking with you about leadership skills and leadership actions that I learned in the trust depleted places around the world, that work even better in your world. Sharing the skills of leadership, Rooftop Leadership, from life and death so that you can use them in life and business. Let’s take a moment to talk about the “soft skills”. I call them the “Lawrencian” skills.

The same skills that T. E. Lawrence used to mobilize the Badu tribesmen to overthrow the city of Aqaba and the Ottoman Turks in World War I. This week we're talking about hospitality, but more specifically we're going into “Giftology”.

John Ruhlin wrote this book called Giftology, and he coined the term, but he didn't coin the process. I will tell you that Special Forces, all the way back to T.E. Lawrence, have been using a form of Giftology, which is the giving of gifts to make connections and build relationships in high stakes moments, for decades, if not centuries.

Let’s sit around the fire pit and break down the concept of, Giftology.

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Hospitality: A Timeless Skill for Better Business Relationships

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 17:00:05 +0000

Understanding the power of hospitality both as a giver and a receiver is a powerful skill.

Hospitality has tremendous business impacts for you in the modern era, especially when you think about how trust depleted, how distracted, how disengaged the world is. When someone demonstrates hospitality, it's a powerful thing.

I would go to places in Afghanistan that were so trust depleted, so violent, yet an elder would bring us into their home, give us their last quarter of meat, share their fire with us, share their stories with us, and make us feel welcome. As a result of that, it accelerated trust. It accelerated the connection, it demonstrated their status and their ability to take care of business. It's a powerful primal leadership tool that very few people use anymore.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss how you can learn the skill of Hospitality and use it in your business and life relationships.

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The Hammer: The Wrong Tool for Today’s Business Leaders

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 4 Sep 2019 18:19:56 +0000

If the only tool in your kit bag is a hammer, then every problem you face in life is going to be a nail.

We live in what I call the triple “P” environment. “Pissed off, Put upon, Pisces”. Two thirds of Americans don't trust their neighbor and it's climbing. We don't trust banks, politicians, media or law enforcement like we used to, our institutions that were once the vanguards of leadership and trust in this country are no longer trusted by ordinary citizens, but we don't trust our neighbor either.

Think about how that shows up in your teams, your lines of business with prospects who are seeing you in a crowded marketplace, right?

Let’s hang by the fire-pit and talk about, “The Hammer: The Wrong Tool for Today’s Business Leaders”.

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Reciprocity: How to Influence Without Being Creepy

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 17:56:03 +0000

Building rapport and understanding reciprocity is essential for leaders today. I don't care if you're the president of a commercial bank, I don't care if you're the founder of a nonprofit or if you work in sales, right? Your understanding of reciprocity is essential and the reason is because humans are meaning seeking creatures.

We are emotional creatures and we are certainly social creatures. You can put us in any society you want. You can add all the transactional stuff you want. That's all tip of the iceberg stuff. 80 to 90% of who we are is below the water line of that iceberg and we are social creatures at our core.

Understanding and using “Reciprocity” is a crucial skill in today’s world.

Join me by the fire pit as we discuss, “Reciprocity: How to Influence Without Being Creepy.”

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Relationships Before Transactions

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 15:43:20 +0000

Always put “Relationships Before Transactions”.

If you want to get “surrounded on purpose”, if you want to apply the “Lawrencian” skillset, if you want to establish rapport with a prospect and turn them into a client, if you want to keep a client for the long term so that loyalty is in place and transactions just spin off that relationship, if you want to keep your clients when the market tanks and everybody else is bailing, put relationships before transactions.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s go deep on how to put, “Relationships Before Transactions”.

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Finding Lawrence: Using story to lead people who don't want to follow.

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:50:09 +0000

Have you ever heard of a guy named Lawrence of Arabia? What I am interested in and I think will serve you is the skill set that he used to build rapport, to establish relationships, and ultimately loyalty with very disparate, distrustful, difficult to work with folks. And then mobilize them, and galvanize them into a fighting force.

What Lawrence did simplistically, was that he created a vision, he told a story about the city of Aqaba, this was a fortress on the sea that belonged to the Ottomans, the Ottoman Turks and if captured, would clearly pave the way for the overthrow of that empire.

Now, I tell you all that story not because I want you to fall in love with the T.E. Lawrence approach, which, you know, I hope you do. But in that I want to show you the return on investment that can be achieved when even one person applies the “Lawrencian” skill set to a disparate group of people who don't even want to follow.

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Rooftop Rally Point: Building Rapport

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 7 Aug 2019 15:49:32 +0000

What does it take to establish rapport? Building Rapport is a critical skill for all business leaders, all entrepreneurs, anyone who has to deal with people.

We are always faced with situations where we have to establish rapport. Rapport is that initial connection that is a harmonious relationship where two parties understand each other and connect.

And if you don't have that rapport, because humans are social creatures who protect their jugular, they won't connect. They won't buy from you. They won't invest in you. They'll keep their distance, and without that rapport, it's going to be hard to close the gap, the trust gap that often exists between us and the people that we're trying to lead.

Join me by the fire pit so we can work on the critical skill of, “Building Rapport.”

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Surrounded on Purpose

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:18:35 +0000

On this episode of Rooftop Rally Point, we're talking about another principle of the Special Forces approach that you can use in life and business which is getting, “Surrounded on Purpose”. How do we get Surrounded on Purpose?

Well, what I teach on this, and I still teach this to special ops and law enforcement is, one, let's get a really clear understanding of what the goals are. What are our goals, and what are the other party's goals? For example, if I'm taking over a new position as a VP in a company, and I want to build a high performing culture, then the first thing is to get clear on what my goals are, and I've got to be able to put those goals out there to my team and then discover their goals as well.

Join me by the fire pit, let’s take a deep dive and get, “Surrounded on Purpose”.

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Rooftop Rally Point: Work Yourself Out of a Job

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 18:25:12 +0000

"Look sir, I think, right in this area here we're doing too much show and tell and we're not working ourselves out of a job." And I was like, "What do you mean?" And my old and wise Team Sergeant started to explain to me that, the most important thing that we could do on this deployment was not demonstrate our prowess or our capability, or to provide a short-term skillset, but to work ourselves out of a job.

Join me by the fire-pit and let’s discuss the positive impact on your team if you were to, “Work Yourself Out of a Job”.

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Shared Experience When Building a Team

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 13:49:38 +0000

As Green Berets building solid teams, we knew that the next best thing to shared struggle is shared experience.

As humans, remember, we're the most social creatures on the planet, so we're always keeping tabs at a semi-conscious level of who we can group with, who we can work with, who we can stand shoulder to shoulder with, and obviously the people that we have shared experiences with are the ones that we're going to form deeper bonds with.

Join me by the fire pit and let’s take a deep dive into learning how “Shared Experience” can help you build your team.

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Soft Skills in Hard Places

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 9 Jul 2019 01:51:14 +0000

Many leaders believe that "soft" skills, like active listening, narrative competence, interpersonal presence, they think that those skills, because they're called "soft skills", are secondary to the "hard skills", or that they convey a form of weakness that a leader really doesn't need, right?

They believe you need the "hard" skills if you're going to be a leader, and that the "soft" skills are for the weaker leaders.

It's a very, very unhelpful way of framing those skillsets. And I say that as a guy who trains some very senior business leaders in the commercial world, and I've heard it come out of their lips. Like, "Well, what's the use of these soft skills?”

Soft skills are critical to functioning as a good leader, and I guess we need to spend a little bit of time on it.

Join me by the fire pit as we take a deep dive into the concepts of, “Soft Skills in Hard Places”.

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First Report is Always Wrong

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 3 Jul 2019 02:18:23 +0000

It was a big lesson for me as a leader to see that in high stakes, no fail situations, the initial reports that often come in are wrong or at least inaccurate, or at least not fully baked.

And that's just human nature. We all go through this.
If we are exposed to a crisis situation or a high stress situation or a situation where there's just a lot of stress, we likely won't get all the facts right.

As leaders, having a mindset that the first report is always wrong, ensures that we are always measured in how we respond to the first report. The reason is because as leaders, especially in the business world it's hard to get ground truth, isn't it? It's hard to get ground truth when your associates, your employees are out there in the trenches doing what they do every day and then all of a sudden something goes wrong.

Join me by the fire pit and let’s discuss how having the mindset that, “First Report is Always Wrong” can serve you and your team.

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Rooftop Rally Point: Don't Quit

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 02:26:28 +0000

I made lots of mistakes as an army officer in Special Forces.

Lots of things I could have done better, but one of the things I did learn was never to quit. Because of the training that you go through in Special Forces and all the training leading up to Special Forces, if you quit you won't make it.

It's just that simple, but I believe that's true in life as well.

Join me by the fire pit as we discuss how to impart the message to your team and family that when the chips are down….”Don’t Quit”.

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Be Straight with People

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:13:41 +0000

As a rooftop leader, there's going to be times when you have to do things that are not pleasant. You're going to have to do things with your coworkers that involve you standing up for things. With your associates and your employees where you have to hold the line on standards. Or with your boss where you have to push back on behalf of your people, or what you know to be right.

Again, people don't want you to be sweet to them, but they do expect you to be straight with them. Leveling with them, and hearing what's really going on is one of the hardest things we can do as leaders but as rooftop leaders, we have to do it. Especially in this trust depleted age where everyone is just placating everyone else and just playing it down the middle and just yipping and casually chatting, and not saying what's really going on.

Join me by the fire pit as we discuss how to, “Be Straight With People.”
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Leadership is Forever

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 4 Jun 2019 18:57:18 +0000

As I look at my life, six years after retirement from the military, after 23 years, I am coming to see more and more that leadership is forever, that is, real leadership.

Rooftop leadership is forever and that's why I chose this title for the third video in our little series right now on, “Rooftop Rally Point”, of five lessons I learned in combat, that I believe you can apply in your life

Join me by the fire-pit as we discuss how, “Leadership is Forever”.

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The Opposite of Fear

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 28 May 2019 20:10:28 +0000

The opposite of fear, is love. The greatest counter poised to fear the ancients believed is love, the love of the individual warrior for his brothers in arms.

At Thermopylae, on the final morning when the last surviving Spartans knew they were all going to die, they turned to one of their leaders and asked him what thoughts they should hold in their minds in this final hour to keep their courage strong. He instructed his comrades to fight not in the name of such of lofty concepts as patriotism, honor, duty, or glory. "Don't even fight," he said, "to protect family or your home. Fight for this alone, the man who stands at your shoulder. He is everything, and everything is contained within him."

I think that's true for everything that we do in our life, and I was so gifted to see this on display time and time again with the amazing men and women that I served with.

Join me by the fire-pit as we discuss, “The Opposite of Fear”.

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Rooftop Rally Point: Every Breath is Precious

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 21 May 2019 19:49:11 +0000

The thing that I learned that I want to talk about today as we go into Memorial Day is that “Every Breath is Precious”. Every breath we take in, every breath we let out is precious because our time on this earth is limited and we don't know how much time we have. And I will tell you this, Sergeant Major Willy Lubbers knew that.

I wanted to highlight Willy as a part of our Memorial Day discussion, and in part one, of this five part series I'm doing right now, “Five Lessons That I Learned from Combat”. These are lessons that I think every single person on the planet, from young kid to senior citizen can learn from, because there are some very, very amazing lessons that come out of this corrosive thing that we call combat.

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Rooftop Rally Point: Creating a Movement

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 15 May 2019 02:16:59 +0000

A movement is where people take action, in a collective way, that they otherwise wouldn't take in the face of high stakes, high risk, ambiguity and complexity. Yet they take a stand, shoulder to shoulder, and achieve a tipping point that sways the scales, tips the balance in a way that is representative of historical change.

And whether you're doing this with a product, whether you're doing this with a movement inside your school, or inside the political system, or with your team or family, creating a movement is something that Rooftop Leaders should always be open to.

Join me by the firepit and let’s talk about, “Creating a Movement” in your world…

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MTWA: Meet Them Where They Are

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 7 May 2019 15:21:22 +0000

Humans will not take action unless they feel psychologically safe, and unless they feel connected to the other humans around them. Humans will not take action of any kind, they won't buy from you, they won't invest in you, they won't believe in you, they won't follow you, unless they feel safe and unless they feel connected.

Meeting people where they are, not where you want them to be, is one of the best ways to do that. Because people are going to be emotional all the time, they're going to be elevated, they're going to nervous, they're going to have a scarcity mindset, they're going to feel vengeful. There are always these emotions present in some form or another.

If you can make people feel safe, if you can make them feel connected, there's a good chance they'll follow you. This isn't easy, this takes practice, and one of the best things you can practice is simply meeting people where they are, not where you want them to be.

Join me by the Fire Pit and let’s talk about how we, “Meet Them Where They Are”.

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MDL- Mission Decision Line

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:05:45 +0000

The “Mission Decision Line”, or the “MDL”, is the point of no return.

It's a line on the ground, and on your map, it's like a valley, or a linear feature like a road, it's easily recognizable and it tells everybody from the highest headquarters to the operators and the pilots, that once you cross it, there's no turning back.

That is the decision line that no matter what happens, unless you hit extreme abort criteria you're going forward with the mission.

We have inundated ourselves in this society with so many choices, so many safety nets, for our kids, for ourselves, that there is no struggle; there is no risk in pursuing the things that are bigger than us and pursuing the things that light our fire.

As a result of that we've become inundated and homogenized, with 80,000 choices. It keeps us right in the middle of the road; it keeps us in the bleachers instead of the arena.

Let’s talk about how an “MDL” in your own work and life will you move you to action.

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Rooftop Rally Point: Practice and Preparation

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:51:02 +0000

If you want to move people to action it's those soft skills of storytelling, physicality, interpersonal connection, reciprocity, active listening, and negotiating that are the most effective, and you must practice those skillsets.

The two ways that I say to do it are the same methods that the Green Berets employed before going into Sanh Te. They used the skillsets of Practice and Preparation.

Join me by the fire pit and let’s talk about how you and your team can master Practice and Preparation to bring your game to a whole new level.

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Storytelling and Leadership - With Story Expert, Kendall Haven (Part 2)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:01:18 +0000

“The Proof, power, and purpose of how stories can help you make deeper connections and bigger impact in life and business.”

In this second part of the hard-hitting interview with Kendall Haven, Scott will dive in with Kendall as they explore the critical components and methods to ensure your story influences at the optimal level.

Whether you deal in sales or military ops, Scott asks questions in this interview that will shed light on the most relevant aspects of your life and how story can change them for the better.

Pour yourself your favorite beverage and settle in for some badass storytelling. Oh, and don’t forget to share this with your tribe.

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Storytelling and Leadership - With Story Expert, Kendall Haven (Part I)

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 9 Apr 2019 18:20:07 +0000

“The Proof, power, and purpose of how stories can help you make deeper connections and bigger impact in life and business.”

Everywhere you look, people are talking about the power of story as a leadership and communication tool. Hell, it’s part and parcel of the Rooftop Leadership Methodology. But, how do we know if story works?

And does it work for everyone, even those “left-brainers” who deal in data and bottom lines?

In this high-impact interview Scott dives in with a world-renown story expert to break apart the myths and show you first hand, the irrefutable power of story in your life and business. Share this with your friends when done. It’s game changing!

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Intelligence Preparation: Knowing Your Clients

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 2 Apr 2019 17:43:37 +0000

Intelligence preparation.

It is, the work you do on the front end before a mission to really get to know the terrain, the climate, the enemy, all of the things around you in your battle space that you need to be familiar with at a micro level all the way out to a macro level and then back into a micro level.

Because as Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher says, know the enemy, know yourself and you will never lose in a thousand battles or something close to those words.

He was absolutely right. The more we can understand our enemy, our competition, our client, all of those factors, the human terrain and the domain in which we operate in our arena, the more informed and the more accurate we will be when the stakes are high.

Join me by the fire pit and let’s work on Intelligence Preparation and Knowing Our Clients.

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Speed of Trust: Bridging the Gap

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:48:40 +0000

We have an epic erosion of trust.

At the institutional level, we don't trust the media like we used to, we don't trust politicians. We don't trust bankers, we don't trust the mortgage industry. All of these pillars of leadership that once held our society together, this society that values the individual, not the group, that values the dream of the individual, right?

The inalienable rights of the individual, a lot of that is eroding in this country. At the same time, we have an erosion of social trust in each other. We don't trust our neighbor like we used to. It's now two thirds of Americans who say they don't trust their neighbor. What do we do when this happens?

Join me by the fire pit and let's discuss the Speed of Trust: Bridging the Gap.

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Loneliness of Command: The Weight of Leadership

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:04:39 +0000

I think in this day and age, one of the things that we fail to teach our young leaders as they are coming up in the ranks, is that there is a “Loneliness of Command”.

There is a weight of leadership that one must bear when going through the tough decisions in life. And you cannot outsource that, you cannot avoid that, you cannot deflect that.

Join me by the fire pit as we dig in and discuss the, “Loneliness of Command: The Weight of Leadership”.

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Battle Buddies: Getting Out of Your Own Way

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:48:50 +0000

The subject of this particular video clip on the Rooftop Rally Point series is, “Battle Buddies: Getting Out of Your Own Way”.

I thought telling the story of my Ranger Buddy, Cliff would be very appropriate because Cliff taught me the importance of Battle Buddies. Cliff became my dear friend and we lost Cliff in the Pentagon on 9/11, 2001.

Yeah, he was my Ranger buddy, but in other units that are not Rangers, they call that one person that looks out for you and you look out for them your, “Battle Buddy”. It serves a range of things both in peacetime and in combat. You always check in on your battle buddy. That way, no one gets left behind.

So, join me by the firepit and let’s talk about how, "Battle Buddies" can help you get out of your own way.

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PCI's: The Science of Getting Ready

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:30:10 +0000

I worked with a certain a team Sergeant that made sure we always accomplished our missions, we always got stuff done at a very high level and it was because we did the little things right, and that's the theme for this Rooftop Rally Point. PCI’s, “The Science of Getting Ready”. PCI stands for Pre-Combat Inspections, and it’s a critical element in leading a team in the art of high performance. Now how does that fit into the civilian world?

Join me by the campfire as we discuss how “PCI’s: The Science of Getting Ready”, can be added to your team’s high-performance tool kit.

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Human Terrain: Reading People in the Room

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 21:41:50 +0000

What I would like to get across in this Vlog, is the importance of “Human Terrain” in our work.

In this day and age where we are so distracted, so disengaged, so distrustful of each other, we've become completely transactional at the corporate level, the entrepreneurial level, with our clients, and we just focus on the transaction, and we don't look at the human terrain. Right?

We don't look at who the decision-makers are.

We don't look who are the relevant gate-keepers.

Join me by the campfire and let’s talk about how to read, the “Human Terrain”.

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Rooftop Rally Point: Leaders Recon - How to Win Before You Show Up

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:52:40 +0000

I want to talk about a lesson that I learned in special ops, one that is really pervasive in a lot of other military organizations.

This lesson is one that I think can really help you have a competitive edge or as our subtitle says, that can help you win before you even show up when you have to do that right?

This concept is called, “The Leaders Recon: How to Win Before You Show Up”.

Join me by the campfire and let’s discuss how the “Leaders Recon” can help you win before you even show up.

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Rooftop Rally Point - SLLS: Being Present in the Chaos

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 5 Feb 2019 16:10:32 +0000

The title of this episode is SLLS: Being Present in the Chaos.

The acronym stands for: Stop, Look, Listen and Smell, because all around us, chaos is going on.

When you walk into a restaurant, just notice how people are, they're lost in their own conversations. They're not paying attention to what's going on around them.

Most of them have their heads buried in their phones. Everywhere you go, you will see this in a board meeting, or even if you go to a presentation or a conference, notice how everyone's just in their own head, no one's connected to the other person.

Let’s step out of the “chaos” for a moment to sit by the campfire and discuss, SLLS: Being Present in the Chaos.

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Decisive Point

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 5 Feb 2019 16:08:59 +0000

We are going to talk about how to use a “Decisive Point” to arrive at a solution for a complex problem.

Now, in the last Vlog you heard me talk about “Unity of Effort”. It’s taking all of the different participants in your organization, and unifying their effort under one common vision, that you the leader create, right?

How do we arrive at a true “Unity of Effort”, where everyone is content playing their position?

How do we get everybody playing their position happily, engaged, and understanding where they fit?

A “Decisive Point” is a great way to do that.

Join me by the campfire and let’s discuss what a true, “Decisive Point” is, and how you can adapt this powerful concept to your organization.

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Battlefield to Boardroom: Unity of Effort

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 19:33:56 +0000

One of the lessons that I talk about a lot in corporate America and in organizations from nonprofits to small businesses is this notion of what we call “Unity of effort”, in the military world.

“Unity of Effort”, this timeless principle of military planning and operations and strategy that's been around, frankly, since Sun Tzu and Clausewitz is so appropriate for your organization.

Join me by the campfire and let’s talk about how, “Unity of Effort” is a powerful tool that will serve your team and your clients.

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Battlefield to Boardroom: METL "Mission Essential Task List"

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:35:09 +0000

What is it that rings the bell for Your Organization?

What are the things that if you don't do money doesn't come in, you don't achieve your mission?

These thoughts took me back to a term that we use in the military.

We call it METL. Mission Essential Task List.

And every organization in the military has one. The Mission Essential Task List is a few of the absolutely critical tasks that you must do to be successful at your mission, your charter, what you were designed to do.

Join me by the campfire and lets go deep into your organization and discover your team's METL.

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Battlefield to Boardroom: Leadership Philosophy

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 8 Jan 2019 14:20:03 +0000

As I moved on through my career, I saw leaders good and bad who would put out their leadership philosophy.

It was something that I started to do myself as a team leader, as a company commander, and I saw the value in it because what it does, is it shares with people who you are, why you're there, and where you're going, where's the organization going.

When you do that, when people can get a sense of you and that kind of clarity, then they have a sense of themselves and they know what they need to do.

Join me around the campfire as we open the “Battlefield to Boardroom” series with our discussion on how a solid, “Leadership Philosophy” can dial your team in.

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Pictures in Their Head

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 18:30:25 +0000

Stuart Diamond tells us to, “See the pictures in their head”.

If you can do this, let me tell you something, you have a serious leadership advantage in life and business because when you see the pictures in their heads, now you know where to start and you have a sense of the roadmap you need to follow to meet them where they are, not where you want them to be, and to collaborate to meet each other's goals.

Join me by the campfire and let’s take a look at how we can see the, "Pictures in Their Head”.

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Understanding the Emotional Atmosphere in the Room

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 18:00:45 +0000

Assess and understand the emotional atmosphere in the room.

It’s critical in your boardroom, with your kids, with your associates, your prospects, your clients.

There is an emotional climate always around us, because humans are the most meaning seeking, emotional creatures on planet Earth, right? So, there's always emotions going on with the people across from you and inside yourself. Right? So, we have to assess all the time.

Join me by the campfire and let’s talk about what it takes to Understand the Emotional Atmosphere in the Room.

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Power of Leveraging a Committed Network

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 14:41:23 +0000

One of the first steps that I want to go into for meeting people where they are, one of the first tools is to leverage the network.

Leverage a powerful network. If you can do this, you can move people to take action. You can create a movement, right? Networks are at our disposal.

You'd be amazed in this book, Game Changers, how many people we were able to rally around village stability, nonprofit groups that specialized in dispute resolution, Navy Seals, State Department diplomats, agricultural specialists, U.S. Department of Agriculture, academics, and we built this whole eclectic circle around one thing, stabilizing rural villages. We disagreed on a ton of stuff, but this we agreed on. You can meet them where they are, but to do that you've got to leverage the power of the network.

Join me by the campfire and let's build a powerful network,

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Meet Them Where They Are

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Thu, 6 Dec 2018 01:09:49 +0000

How do you go from 75 people who are committed to something, to 15,000 in less than 18 months? Would those numbers make a difference in your business? Would those numbers make a difference in your association or your organization? Would those numbers make a difference if you went from 75 people following you, and I mean avidly, to 15,000 people willing to run through walls for you? Willing to take a bullet. Willing to endure risk and hardship. Would that make a difference in your life, your business?

Listen to this Podcast and learn to "Meet Them Where They Are", not where you want them to be...

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High Stakes Listening

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 01:08:59 +0000

Isn't it interesting that although we know listening is such a powerful thing, we know that biologically it validates us at an identity level and it endears and creates relevance and reciprocity.

Yet so few of us do it. It's hard, right?

Right. It's not easy. It's a skill, and when you think about the listeners in your life, think about the great, great listeners in your life, for me my grandfather and my father, right? They come to mind. They work at it. They practice it. It's not just a gift. It's something that you work at. It's a skill.

But if you do it and if you work at it, you can create a level of relevance, which is our theme this month. Owning the room. You get that relevance to own the room and it's a powerful thing. More people buy from you. More people invest in you. The boss approves your plan more often. More donors write checks to your nonprofit.

High Stakes Listening is critical in acquiring the human engagement skills necessary to connect with your team and the important people in your life on the deepest of levels.

Join me by the campfire and let’s explore, High Stakes Listening.

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Lean In

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 23:03:58 +0000

There are a lot of studies that show your body language, your physicality in an interpersonal engagement, is up to 60% of the human connection. Another 30% is voice tonality and maybe 10% is the actual spoken word.

But where do we spend most of our time? We send it in the spoken word, from the neck up. The physicality, the presence, the intention, the availability...we leave it out. And so we are virtually and literally leaving value on the table, value in the form of social capital, human connection and, yes, revenue.

Join me around the fire and lets look at how we can start being fully present and LEANING IN to build trust at every level.

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HWBL Homework Before Leg Work

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:12:16 +0000

Homework Before Leg Work.

Our monthly theme this month is ‘Owning the Room’. Achieving a level of relevance so that people follow you, buy from you, invest in you, believe in you. How do you do that? You achieve relevance, you become the most relevant person in the room. You're relevant to the people you serve, and the problems that they face, and the opportunities they want to pursue.

You're relevant to their needs, and when you are, it elicits a level of what's called reciprocity, where people want to do things for you. They want to meet your goals, they want to follow you, they trust you. The relationship moves deeper, the connection becomes strengthened, there will be reciprocity, they will perceive you as relevant, trusted. They will follow your leadership.

Join me by the campfire as we move instinct to skill and focus on the ‘Homework Before the Legwork’.

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Own The Room

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 4 Sep 2018 22:33:41 +0000

Today we will discuss the desire to “Own the Room”. The desire to make powerful connections, so that the people sitting across from you, feel inspired and compelled to follow your lead, to proceed with that transaction. To engage in what you want them to engage in. This is how you lead when people don't want to follow.

This is the essence of Rooftop Leadership. I call it, “owning the room”. Now there are all kinds of versions of that, but let's think about it in your life, wherever you're sitting right now.

Owning the room for you could mean, you as a corporate leader making a presentation to your boss. It could be a sales call, on the phone, as a multi-level marketer, getting that prospect to become a client to buy your product. It could be that you're a financial advisor, like Josh and Nick who I coach, who have dinners and engagements with prospects, and bring them in as clients.

Learning to “Own the Room” is a critical skill to add to your tool kit.

Join me by the campfire and let’s learn to, “Own the Room”.

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Closing the Gaps with Story

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:40:30 +0000

This month we're talking about the power of narrative and the theme this week is closing the gap with storytelling.

When you think about your skill as a storyteller, whether you're a business leader, a veteran, a nonprofit leader, or like Byron, a Canadian ranger who has to mentor young junior rangers, who has to work with elders, who has to train Canadian regular army forces all the time.

Regardless of what you do for a living, your ability to be a storyteller is one of the greatest connection tools that you have and the better you get at it, the more effective you can be in closing the gap, and that's the theme for this week, closing the gap through storytelling.

Join Byron and I around the campfire from Moose Factory Canada and let’s talk about Closing The Gaps with Story.

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The Art of Practice

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 20:20:45 +0000

Whether it’s Army Rangers, Navy Seals or Green Berets, the reality is the same, they train. They have a deeper and better relationship with practice than anyone around them. They are able to get into a state of flow that is similar to what extreme athletes do when the stakes are life and death.

That's ultimate performance. If high performance is what professional athletes do, Ultimate performance is when you get into a state of flow, in that zone, where you just get it done, but the stakes are life and death, where a mistake would kill you.

But to get there you have to train.

You have to have a deeper relationship with practice, and that's what special operators do. They do so many reps on a target that by the time that they actually execute the mission, their performance is like second nature. It is literally in their body. We call it muscle memory.

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Gifting Your Story

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 20:19:09 +0000

Stories are purposeful. They are designed to serve other people.

They are gifts and when you use them as gifts, a certain thing called reciprocity occurs where the audience or the listener of the story is connected or is reminded of what's important or is given a lesson that they can learn for their life that they don't have to get scuffed up for. Let me tell you something, this is a quarter of a million years old.

This is primal human connection and leadership, and so when I tell you stories are gifts, I'm not kidding you.

The generosity that you give through your miles and your scars is a gift and people appreciate it at a visceral, biological level. Oxytocin is emitted in the body and empathy occurs, and then reciprocity. It's powerful stuff.

Reciprocity, when a listener hears that story, reciprocity occurs and then they want to connect to you, buy from you, invest in you. It occurs because of relevance, and Rooftop leaders are relevant leaders.

Join me by the campfire and let’s discuss the power of, “Gifting Your Story”.

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Birthing Your Story

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 7 Aug 2018 16:20:25 +0000

Our theme this week, as we go into our second month of narrative competence, is “Birthing your Story”.

It is a hard process. It is a challenging task and it comes from within us, and that's why you'll often hear authors and creatives call it “birthing a story” because it's difficult. It's painful. It doesn't feel good often times when we're doing this. It's hard work. It's deep work.

Birthing a story is not easy. It requires generosity. It requires you to tap in emotionally to the miles that you have run and the struggles that you've been through so that you can make yourself relatable. It requires you to be transparent, to be authentic.

“Birthing your Story”, requires you to reconnect with that emotional struggle, and it must be done in the service of others. If we tell stories just about ourselves for the sake of talking about ourselves, it has the opposite effect. We can't watch it. People just dismiss you right out of hand as arrogant and self-righteous, right?

Join me by the campfire as we work together on, “Birthing Your Story”.

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The Hero's Journey

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 14:50:34 +0000

The Hero's Journey is a timeless story, it is one of the oldest forms of story in the world, it is a structure that can really serve you well when you are leading with story.

The Hero's Journey framework, was really codified by a guy named Joseph Campbell and his book The Hero with a Thousand Faces. What Campbell essentially said is, every hero, or every protagonist, or main character, if you will, from Alexander the Great to Rocky Balboa to JFK, all follow the structure of The Hero's Journey.

It's a universal structure for very purposeful storytelling. Now, you ask, "Okay, what kind of purposes?"

Well, The Hero's Journey structure is great for keynotes. If you have to get up on the stage and address people, whether it's at a church congregation or at a massive keynote, The Hero's Journey is a proven structure to use.

It's also great for honoring people, folks who are new arrivals to your team or your company, or maybe you're honoring someone for an award, or maybe you have to introduce a guest speaker, or even introduce one person to another, a very sacred form of connection, The Hero's Journey structure connects to the listener at the most visceral primal level, where people feel a sense of reciprocity. The story is so compelling, it's so powerful, they want to do something for you. It hits an emotional chord.

Join me by the campfire this week as we go deep on, “The Hero’s Journey”.

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Essential Elements of Story

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 15:30:06 +0000

So, what is it about story that makes it so powerful? In this month of July, we're focusing on Narrative Competence, Part One. And before I get you on your feet, and start having you develop your story, I want to talk about, "What is it that must be in a story?"

Let’s talk about five critical components you would want to include in a story. They're not the only five, but they are five, “Essential Elements of Story”.

So, whether you're telling a joke to your friends, that you really want to laugh, or whether you're doing a sales pitch to a customer, or you want a donor to take action for your nonprofit, or you want your child to listen to the rules you're laying down. If you're going to use a story to connect with them, then what I'm going to ask you to do, or to consider, these five essential elements.

Join me by the campfire and let’s get into the deep work and learn about the “Essential Elements of Story”.

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Busting The Myths of Story

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 13:17:31 +0000

I learned storytelling in one of the hardest environments in the world which is tribal society, at-risk, and under-governed, and really on the edges of tribal warfare.

That's where I learned storytelling as a Green Beret, to go in and make human connections across vast trust gaps that if we got them wrong, could mean life, death, mission failure at a strategic level.

The understanding of high stakes storytelling, of purposeful storytelling, of Rooftop storytelling, stories that would give the listener, the skeptical listener slowly caressing the trigger of his AK-47 while he looked at you, enough of a sense of you and enough of a sense of himself that he would follow you up that ladder into the darkness when the village is under attack. That kind of storytelling.

I've heard all kinds myths surrounding story, and so as we dive deep into this month in July, and you start to arm yourself with the power of story, of narrative competence, of the integration of storytelling, active listening and interpersonal skills to form deep connections, you've really got to know what the myths are. Let's just take them on head-on.

Join me by the campfire and let’s move on to Busting the Myths of Story…..

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How Story Works

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:03:28 +0000

Kendall Haven calls us “Homo-Narratus”.

Storytelling has become an evolutionary tool in our survival and why we sit at the top of the food chain. This is why story is so powerful. It's 100,000 years of hard wiring in every human's body.

Now, what Kendall says, is that humans have this thing called a make sense mandate. We must make sense of things in order to do them. In order to take a risk, to buy a product, to try a new farming technique. We must make sense of it first.

If a story does not carry proper information into the listener's brain, the listener will create their own story to make sense of it before processing it to the frontal cortex for formal decision.

Now here's what you need to know because your customers, your clients, your donors, your children, when they have to make their own story up because there's no story accompanying the information you're giving them in that 80,000 page PowerPoint deck, two things are constant.

One, the listener's story is often inaccurate and two, the listener's story is often negative about you or whatever external input is coming in. So not only does the brain require story to make sense of things before it renders a decision on whether to buy from you, invest in you, follow you, it will make up its own story if you don't provide one.

Join me by the campfire and let’s discuss how “Story” can work for you….

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The Power Of Story

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Mon, 2 Jul 2018 16:04:36 +0000

Narrative competence is one of the best ways to make a human connection.

Inside narrative competence, lies the integration of storytelling, high-stakes listening, and then nonverbal skills for deep human connections to help you achieve your goals.

If you want to move people to take action, if you want to inspire people to follow you, storytelling, the command of story and narrative in your daily dialogue with other people, is essential. Now whether you're doing that on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, in person, I will tell you that story is a powerful way to communicate to people. Our brains are wired for it. Humans have been telling stories for 100,000 years, and we've only had coded language for about 10,000 years.
So story has been around for 90,000 years before we even had formal languages, just like this sitting around the fire like Wes and I are right now.

Telling stories around the fire about the day's hunt, about the foraging that took place, about what we learned in facing our enemies. Now we share those lessons through story around the safety of a fire, and if I walk into the campsite here and I tell Wes, "Let me tell you why saber-toothed tigers make crappy pets." Wes is going to lean in.

Lean in with us around the campfire let’s talk about the incredible Power Of Story.

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July 4th Special Podcast

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Mon, 2 Jul 2018 16:01:38 +0000

"Freedom isn’t free.” We hear this all the time don’t we. It’s become cliche and over-used. But as we party down this July 4th and continue down the path of a divided America…what do Rooftop Leaders really need to know about this elusive thing and what can we do about it?

I'll see you on the Rooftop...

Scott

Scott Mann breaks it down in this special holiday Rooftop Podcast Episode. There is stuff in here that will not only make you a better leader in your community, it’s stuff that can serve your kids and our nation for years to come! Check out the episode and share widely.

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Narrative Competence

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 16:58:10 +0000

Narrative competence.

Whether you are a senior leader in a Fortune 100 company, whether you are a speaker, whether you are a small business owner, a nonprofit owner, a warrior, or a transitioning warrior, pretty much anything where you have to deal with people and achieve big things in a high stakes environment, narrative competence is absolutely essential.

We've got a major disconnect between top and bottom, between upper echelons of leadership and the folks in the trenches who are doing the grind. You've got a disconnect there. You've got a disengagement there. You've even got some level of distrust.

So how do you overcome it? Human connection. Humans are the most social creatures on the planet. We can't do anything without a human connection. People have to see you as relevant to their problem. Authority means nothing in this day and age in a trust depleted environment. Are you relevant to the problem? Are you credible? Are you relatable? Can I see in you the fact that you've run miles and you've got scars and I can relate to you? Are your words resonant to me? Do they help me see myself as the hero in the journey?

Join me by the campfire and follow the video lessons over the next month as we learn how “Narrative Competence” is crucial to making the human connections that will establish you as the most relevant person in the room.

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Squirrel

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:39:42 +0000

Anytime there's somebody that's losing me, that can't stay focused for more than three seconds, I say, "Squirrel!"

That's kind of the thing that we use these days to illustrate somebody who can't stay focused, and I believe that is permeating our culture.

Humans are severely distracted, and again, if you can't make a human connection as a leader today, then you're pretty irrelevant. You are in an overcrowded marketplace, everybody's just yelling at everybody. Everybody's trying to over index, over rely on their product or their service or the selfie or whatever, and we can't watch that. We can't connect with that.

What we need is authenticity, transparency, good, solid story-telling, active listening, those interpersonal skills that are timeless.

Join me by the campfire in Old Florida as I dodge the smoke and we talk about how to focus the Squirrels...

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No Rocket Fuel - No Moon Landing

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:00:50 +0000

As you think about leadership today in your organization, in your household, in your community, do you see lots of motivation? Do you see lots of engagement? Do you see a lot of collective energy, or do you see evidence of apathy, disengagement, disconnection?

Our theme this month is the challenge of human connection, understanding your arena and that no one wins alone, and if you want to accomplish things bigger than yourself, if you want to leave deep tracks in this world, you've got to be good at human connections. You've got to be great at human connections. The most relevant person in the room, which is the person we're going to follow, is the person who can make the best human connections.

So join me by the campfire in Old Florida as we learn that without those connections, a sense of purpose and leadership… there is no “Rocket Fuel” to make those “Moon Landings”.

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Life Without Trust

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 16:13:32 +0000

Community trust, the ability to trust your neighbor, is going down.

This is not a doom and gloom thing. I mean, we've actually been here before. Trust can be restored. I saw trust restored in some of the most trust-depleted villages on the planet in southern and eastern Afghanistan by brave Special Ops leaders and others who went in there to help people believe in themselves at a community level.

Trust is social capital and that capital can be restored. But to do that, you've got to be serious about your leadership and I just need you to know that if you're trying to launch a new product, if you're trying to enter into a new realm, or get people to buy into your vision at your company, the baseline of trust has most certainly changed.

Join me by the camp fire in Old Florida and let’s talk about a “Life Without Trust”, and how we can use our leadership skills to change the game in our own “trust depleted” communities and workplaces.

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Well Dressed Neanderthals

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 6 Jun 2018 17:24:32 +0000

So when’s the last time you thought about revenge?

In modern society, in daily life, things like thoughts of ‘revenge’ show up that have been around for a hundred thousand years.

Things like when you think that your resources might be in scarcity, you kind of change. You get kind of squirrely. When you think your job might be in jeopardy, you get kind of squirrely. If you see that one company acquires another company, you have these ‘in groups and out groups’ that compete for honor and status. Yes, if somebody does you wrong at work, the first thing you think just might be…revenge.

Revenge. It’s still around. It’s still there today. The point in all this is that we are ‘Well-dressed Neanderthals’ in many ways. We’ve evolved a lot socially in our culture. We think that we’re above and beyond all of that kind of primal behavior. But the fact of the matter is, we’re still at our core, just as primal as we were 250,000 years ago on the continent of Africa.

Let’s take a minute at the campfire in ‘Old Florida’ and discuss our interactions with and as…’Well Dressed Neanderthals’.

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Personal Ethos

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Thu, 24 May 2018 14:51:48 +0000

Two core questions that every human asks themselves at night when everyone else is asleep, who am I? And why am I here?

These are questions that we are seeking answers to our entire life. And I don't know that we ever truly find the answer but we can get more clear each time we try. Why would you do that? Why would you go through all of this? Because frankly we're busy, it's hard, it's not necessarily a pleasant thing. So...why?

Well, here's why. People are drawn to clarity. People buy clarity. People invest in clarity. People follow clarity.

So if you want to move your associates to action and following your vision in your company, if you want to inspire potential donors to write a check to your nonprofit and if you want to sell that new product online you've got to be crystal clear about who you are and why you're here.

Get clear on your personal ethos, get clear on your life, and I'll see you on the rooftop.

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Resistance Countermoves

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 15 May 2018 18:10:58 +0000

This month our theme is, Know Thyself, so now we’re going to start getting clear on what are the countermoves that you can use to overcome resistance.

This is what professionals do.

Amateurs don’t do this. Amateurs just succumb to resistance over and over again. Pros recognize that they have to fight the battle anew every day, that they’re going to have to face resistance every day, and that they need countermoves that they can go to, that will help them do their work.

Join me by the campfire and let’s find your “Resistance Countermoves”.

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Personal Superpowers

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 8 May 2018 15:32:01 +0000

How do I define a 'Personal Superpower'?

It's those traits and characteristics that you can bring to bear externally that add value to the lives of others. How about that? Did you write that down?

Those traits and characteristics that you can apply externally to others that add value to the life of others. That's what I classify as a personal superpower.

Join me by the campfire and let’s talk about how you can identify and bring to life your “Personal Superpower”.
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Tracks and Torches

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 2 May 2018 18:38:11 +0000

My dad, Rex Mann has always said, "Leave your tracks in this world." He described tracks as those indelible impressions that we leave in the Earth that serve, not those around us necessarily, as much as they serve those who follow you.

“Torches” is simply the word I use to describe our passions for operationalizing those deep tracks.

Tracks are forever. They're your inner compass. They are the essence of your identity.
Your torches, they come and go. They're powerful. They're where you apply your passion, but they change over time, and that's a healthy thing to do.

So join me by the campfire and let’s go deep on “Tracks and Torches”.

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Indifference

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:18:59 +0000

"Whatever, man."

How many times have you heard that word, "whatever?" I hear it all the time in just day to day life when I'm interacting with people on the road or on calls. I hear this word, "whatever."

I hate the word because it embodies, really, the theme for this week which is indifference. Steven Pressfield says that the opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference.

Join me this week as we continue discussing our theme of "Know Thy Enemy' and we confront a foe we face almost everyday.

Indifference.

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Resistance

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:50:42 +0000

Now, we've talked about other enemies, we've talked about the erosion of trust, we've talked about distraction through the Guppy Effect.

Enemies in this sense, are the enemies that stand between you and the tracks you want to leave in this world and the goals as a Rooftop Leader that you want to fulfill on that will help people and inspire people to take action to do bigger things because they want to, not because they have to.

That enemy.

I believe resistance is the greatest enemy you will ever face in achieving an impact bigger than yourself and playing a bigger game as a Rooftop Leader.

Resistance in it's simplest form, is self sabotage. Join me for this week's video where we discuss resistance and the tools we need to beat it.

This is a movement to lead at a stronger level and overcoming resistance is key to it.

I'll see you on the Rooftop.

Scott

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The Guppy Effect Part 2

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 20:34:53 +0000

Distraction is a huge problem for leaders like us isn’t it. The average human only pays attention for a few seconds. How do you deal with that when everyone has their head in their devices? In this episode, Scott will give you five unmatched best practices to overcome the "Guppy Effect.”

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The Guppy Effect

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 01:03:59 +0000

Microsoft has done a study that has shown that the goldfish has an average attention span of nine seconds, and the average human today has an attention span of eight seconds.

Our attention span is one second less than a friggin’ goldfish, but check this out. The guppy has an attention span of 15 seconds. What I’m telling you as you’re watching this right now, the guppy has almost two times the attention span of a human being living in the United States and other countries around the world. Two times the attention span of your clients. Two times the attention span of your boss. What do you think about that? What do you do about that?

When you’ve heard me talk earlier about the enemy we’re up against, this month is all about “know your enemy”, I’m not talking about the enemy in the physical sense. What I’m talking about are the enemies to the tracks that you want to lead, the enemies to the higher purpose that you want to serve. A lot of that is behavior, a lot of that is culture.

Join me by the campfire and let’s talk about how to lead our way through “The Guppy Effect”

I’ll see you on the Rooftop…

Scott

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The Churn

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 3 Apr 2018 18:08:59 +0000

Know thy enemy.

I'm talking about one enemy in particular today, an enemy I call 'the churn'.

So, what's happened to trust today? Look at your own world, your own life. Turn on the news for 15 seconds. What do you see? You see churn. Go to work and look at how people treat each other. Look at the little groups that form. That’s churn. Look at any kind of political conversation today, whether it's gun control, whether it's race, whether it's taxes. It's all churn.

In this week's video blog, we're going to learn to identify the churn and get into ways that you can lead responsibly and pragmatically, bridge the gaps, and even thrive in low-trust, high-conflict situations.

Look around you and let me know where you’re seeing the churn pop up in your life.

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Scott

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Raw Mastermind

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:18:20 +0000

"No One Wins Alone." That’s our theme this month in Rooftop Leadership and the topic of this podcast. I believe this in my very core. That’s why I hang out with four guys who call ourselves “Raw Mastermind.” This little group is a team that has helped me grow my business and enrich my life. You can build the same kind of team right now and play a bigger game. Give this podcast a listen and share with your tribe."

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Crabs In A Bucket

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Well all fear it.

We all fear rejection from our peers, from our family members, from the people closest to us. There's a saying, 'crabs in a bucket', whenever one crab starts to crawl out of a bucket, the other crabs will reach up and pull that crab back down into the bucket. "Get your ass back down here," right? That's what happens just as he's right on the edge of making it out.

Why is that?

Join me around the fire pit for this week's video blog on dealing with the 'crabs' aiming to undermine your team and your goals.

I'll see you on the Rooftop....

Scott

How to Build Your A-Team Team Podcast

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:27:18 +0000

So what I want to talk about this week is this notion of building a team, what really goes into it.

I’d like you thinking about your team. I’d like you thinking about what it means to you and even evaluating where you are in your journey right now and if you’ve got the right people on the bus to build this team.

When I was in Special Forces, I will tell you, we put an inordinate amount of time into how we selected, how we assessed and how we assembled together our teams.

We call it an A team, right, and it’s this blend of weapons guys and engineers and medics and communications and officers and it’s this very interesting blend. But then below that, there’s the personal chemistry that has to be in place.

I’ve seen this emphasis on team building all of my life.

Join me this week as we look at some skillsets that will help you “Build Your A-Team”.

I’ll see you on the Rooftop…

Scott

The Power of Team Podcast

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:19:30 +0000

No one wins alone.

I’d like you to remember that metaphor for your life. No matter how talented you are, no matter how dedicated you are, how great your plan is, how wonderful your skills are, no one wins alone.

Eventually someone’s going to roll a grenade in the room with you and if you don’t have a strong team, you’re going to go down. You may go down with self-sabotage or you may go down just simply because people don’t follow you. But, having a team that has your back and collectively moves towards the shared vision is absolutely essential.

In this week’s podcast we look at the ‘Power of Team’ and why teams are so critical to our success.

Until next time, I’ll see you on the Rooftop.

Scott

Quality Over Quantity Podcast

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:16:34 +0000

We’re going to talk about a theme that is very near and dear to my heart, and it is quality over quantity.

You probably heard your mom or grandmother or your dad talk about this in some degree as you were growing up, which is quality trumps quantity.

Quality trumps quantity every single time, and I really do believe that’s true and it’s certainly true when we’re doing our deep work.

That time that we spend in the dark, that time that we spend alone, that time that we spend in the grind, working our craft to fulfill in the daylight on what it is we wanna do, has to be quality reps. There really does have to be serious quality in what we do, right? Quality reps, do the quality reps.

Listen to the podcast and let’s get on with the reps…

I’ll see you on the Rooftop…

Scott

High Performance

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:13:12 +0000

As Rooftop Leaders, we define ‘High Performance’ a little differently than most. If you want to be a high performer, you need to be willing to do the deep work you were put on this earth to do.

High Performers don’t make resolutions, they leave tracks.

Now, what does that mean to you? If you do this kind of work as a Rooftop Leader, I’m not promising you fame, I’m not promising you wealth or status that may or may not come as the result of this kind of work. What I am promising you is that you will do the work you were put on this earth to do.

You will have a life you don’t have to vacation from and you will be surrounded by people you respect.

Join me around the fire pit and lets deep dive High Performance and what it means for your life.

I'll see you on the Rooftop....

Scott

Deliberate Practice Podcast

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 23:56:18 +0000

‘Deliberate Practice’ is when you practice and practice and practice until you can’t get it wrong.

Now that level of commitment and that level of dedication is what I’m talking about for you in the deep work that’s necessary to fulfill on your goals. And I promise you, almost no one does this and if you’ll do it, you will find yourself at a place in your life doing what you were meant to do in this world and you’ll find yourself surrounded by people you respect.

Check out this week's podcast to discover the ‘Secret Sauce’ to fulfilling your goals…

I’ll see you on the Rooftop…

Scott

Relationship To Practice Podcast

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 23:53:35 +0000

What we’ve learned through a lot of science in the last few years is that, how you practice really does determine how you perform.

In this month, we are discussing deep work for leaving deep tracks. The theme in this second week is ‘Relationship to Practice’.

Are you looking at those deep tracks every day? Have you built your vision board? Or, have you put some kind of narrative up that reminds you of what you’re here to do? And are you giving yourself that rocket fuel injection every day? Have you made it part of your regimen and your ritual?

Pulling all of those elements together requires a strong ‘Relationship to Practice’. Check out this week’s podcast and let’s jump in…

I’ll see you on the rooftop…

Scott

Turning Your Why Into Rocket Fuel

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 23:46:59 +0000

If you’re trying to grow your business, if you’re trying to bring more stability to your work place, whatever your bigger than you task is, how do you do that? What’s the process for it?

This stuff is not easy. There is no quick fix. There’s no formula that’s going to get you there overnight.

It’s an affinity for the grind. It’s doing the deep work necessary to get there.

At the end of the day, you could have the best plan in the world, you could have a great outline of what you’re going to do, but that commitment has to translate.

The work that you did last month, establishing your ‘why’, vision, and purpose, it’s got to translate into rocket fuel.

In this week’s podcast, we focus on turning our ‘why’ into rocket fuel for doing the deep work.

I'll see you on the Rooftop...

Scott

Commitment Podcast

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 23:07:11 +0000

This week we’re going to be talking about commitment, because the fact of the matter is, the enemy is going to put itself between you, and your visions.

This purpose that you’ve established over the last couple of weeks. The enemy is going to place herself squarely between you and your higher purpose.

The enemy will work from the inside. The enemy is an insurgent. Steven Pressfield in his book, “War of Art,” he calls it, “Resistance”. It’s self sabotage.

Let’s talk about how “Commitment” can lead to action… and how action can defeat resistance and lead you to your vision.

I’ll see you on the Rooftop…

Scott

Leaving Tracks Podcast

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 23:03:29 +0000

The ultimate question we ask ourselves at the end of our life, if we’re lucky, is, “Did I matter? Did I have an impact? Did I play the game I was supposed to play?”

In this week’s vlog, we discuss the importance of ‘Leaving Tracks’…

Thanks for what you do, until next time,

I’ll see you on the Rooftop.

Purpose Podcast

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:00:34 +0000

Regardless of the reasons, we’re more disconnected today than we’ve ever been in our history and so moving people to action requires serious leadership skills and understanding your purpose is absolutely essential. What is it about purpose, why is that so important?

Well, the reason is we are humans, the most meaning seeking creatures on the planet. We absolutely crave meaning. We are social creatures, we get by and survive by grouping and relying on each other and so our identity and our sense of purpose or meaning is everything to us. This is universal anywhere in the world.

This week we’re going to be talking about purpose and it’s not always an easy thing to figure out. This is a question I think we never stop asking ourselves but we owe it to ourselves to try to get as much clarity on this as we can. The more clear we are on our purpose the more we’re able to move people to action when it really counts.

I’ll see you on the Rooftop.

Vision

marketing@rooftopleadership.com (Scott Mann) — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 18:52:10 +0000

Vision – without it, leadership is dead. Without it, movements don’t exist. You can’t bridge the gaps of trust erosion without vision.