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Connecting with Teams through Storytelling for Leadership Success
Scott Mann
High-Impact Leadership Expert, Master Storyteller, Retired Green Beret
- Provides actionable strategies for navigating change, helping leaders manage uncertainty, foster resilience, and guide their teams through transitions with confidence
- Shares insights on human connection through storytelling, demonstrating how fostering trust and meaningful relationships can transform organizations and empower teams to thrive
- Combines his military expertise and personal experiences with hardship to inspire lasting positive change in leaders
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Storytelling took on a profound new meaning for Scott Mann in the darkest chapter of his life, when he nearly took his own life after his military service. Writing a play about his experiences as a Green Beret became an act of healing, helping Scott confront his pain and rediscover purpose. And even during his service, Scott understood the value storytelling held to build trust and foster collaboration in Afghan communities. From personal healing to professional success, Scott Mann is now on a mission to share storytelling’s power as the ultimate bridge for human connection.
Scott has the uncanny ability to translate his experiences in high-stakes situations into actionable takeaways for corporate leaders looking to build trust, manage change, and foster psychological safety. The humanizing impact of storytelling lies at the core of every topic he addresses, and he demonstrates strategies and their application across industries in real-time during his presentations. With his years of consulting top companies, including Capital One, Cisco, and Walmart, it’s clear that his guidance on navigating complex workplace dynamics resonates deeply. Scott is exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau.
A 23-year veteran of the U.S. Army, Scott culminated his leadership journey by founding the internationally recognized Operation Pineapple Express, which helped evacuate Afghan allies during the fall of Kabul. Scott is the New York Times bestselling author of Operation Pineapple Express, and he authored the popular business leadership book, Nobody Is Coming to Save You. He also created Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret, a heartfelt play about the invisible scars of war, which is available to watch on Amazon Prime. Scott’s work continues to inspire leaders, helping them connect, communicate, and lead with authenticity in an increasingly complex world.
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Scott Mann: Storytellers Own the Room
Nobody Is Coming to Save You - The Guide to Getting Big Things Done
Scott Mann: "Own Every Room" Workshop Testimonials
Leadership Principles from the Battlefield to the Boardroom
Using Rooftop Leadership in Operation Pineapple Express
Rooftop Leadership | TEDxSantaBarbara
The Generosity of Scars| TEDxSantaBarbara
Surrounded on Purpose | TEDxCincinnati
Leading with Trust: Building Human Connection for Meaningful Impact. In a world filled with distraction, division, and mistrust, the most essential skill for leaders is the ability to connect deeply with others. Yet, human connection among corporate leaders is steadily eroding, leaving untapped value on the table and teams disengaged. Leadership expert Scott Mann brings a unique perspective on how leaders can bridge trust gaps and navigate emotionally charged conversations to foster genuine rapport and mobilize their teams toward strategic outcomes. His insights, drawn from years of navigating low-trust, high-stakes environments, provide leaders with actionable strategies to foster trust, build consensus, and lead with authenticity. His book, Nobody Is Coming to Save You, offers further inspiration and practical insights to help leaders connect, lead, and thrive in today’s complex environment.
Storytelling as Strategy: Using Narrative Competence to Drive Success. Did you know that audiences forget 90% of a presentation's content within 30 seconds if it isn’t delivered as a narrative? In this session, Scott Mann delves into the concept of narrative competence and the neuroscience that makes storytelling one of the most powerful tools for communication and influence. He explains how storytelling is a strategic tool for corporate success, fostering deeper connections at work, and driving positive outcomes. Scott explores the art and science of tapping into our struggles and transforming them into narratives that transcend boundaries and foster empathy. With a focus on emotional intelligence, he reveals how to lower the emotional temperature in high-stakes situations, capture attention when it matters most, and inspire action. Participants will leave with clear, actionable strategies to use storytelling as a tool to enhance leadership, strengthen workplace relationships, and create meaningful change in any setting.
From Fear to Trust: Managing Flight-or-Flight Responses to Organizational Change. Mergers, acquisitions, and organizational shifts often trigger primal fears related to status, resources, and security, leading to distrust and divisive group behaviors within teams. Scott Mann provides actionable strategies to address these challenges, helping leaders create psychological safety and guide their teams through uncertainty. By focusing on the human side of change management, he teaches how to replace fear-based narratives with trust-building approaches that foster collaboration. Scott equips leaders with the tools needed to navigate transitions smoothly and create a more cohesive and resilient organization.
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