Nobody Is Coming to Save You with Scott Mann

Welcome to the BRILLIANT podcast. In this episode, I talk with LTC Scott Mann, a retired Green Beret and author of Nobody Is Coming to Save You. We dive deep into the emotional and social challenges we’re all facing today, and how to lead through them with intention.   Scott shares what it means to fight the real battle happening inside us and around us. We talked about storytelling as a healing tool, why social capital is more valuable than ever, and how to reclaim your energy through intentional daily practices. Whether you're a business leader, a parent or a real estate agent, this episode will shift how you think about leadership and human connection.   You’ll hear about: Why emotional burnout is on the rise How to build trust before you need it The science of narrative and why it works Why your best ideas come during movement The importance of digital breaks and state management This is a powerful conversation that will challenge how you see your role as a leader. ---------------- Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret, leadership expert, and founder of Rooftop Leadership. With combat experience in Colombia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, he now trains leaders to build trust and connection in high-stakes environments. A bestselling author of Operation Pineapple Express and Game Changers, Scott also wrote and starred in Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret. He founded Operation Pineapple Express Relief and The Heroes Journey, supporting Afghan allies and veteran storytelling. His proudest role is being a husband and father of three sons. Grab a copy of his book, Nobody Is Coming to Save You: A Green Beret's Guide to Getting Big Sh*t Done: https://amzn.to/4kDjqYf Follow Scott Mann on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthor/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidscottmann?trk=org-employees Visit Scott’s work at https://scottmann.com