Retired Green Beret Scott Mann talks Task Force Pineapple, the power of storytelling and Al Qaeda 2.0.
🌟 Key Takeaways: How storytelling can transform lives and build trust. Leadership lessons from Village Stability Operations. The alarming resurgence of global terrorism threats. How veterans are stepping up where institutions have failed. The power of “individualism rightly understood” in America.
💡 Scott also shares insights on his new book, Nobody’s Coming to Save You, and discusses how modern leaders can strengthen interpersonal connections in a hybrid world. Learn practical tools for building trust, leading with empathy, and creating meaningful impact.
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- 0:00 – Introduction: A Critical Look at Afghanistan’s Withdrawal
- 4:30 – Lessons from a Special Forces Career
- 8:45 – Understanding Irregular Warfare
- 13:20 – The Human Cost of Abandoning Allies
- 18:50 – Task Force Pineapple: Rescuing Afghan Allies
- 27:15 – The Emotional Toll of War
- 32:40 – Storytelling as a Path to Healing
- 38:10 – The Warrior-Poet Philosophy
- 43:00 – The Modern Terror Threat: What’s Next?
- 50:20 – Building Resilient Communities
- 55:45 – The Role of Open-Source Intelligence
- 1:02:30 – Reflections on Modern Media
- 1:08:30 – Scott Mann’s Shawn Ryan Show Experience
- 1:10:00 – Closing Thoughts: Taking Responsibility in Challenging Times
🌟 Key Takeaways: How storytelling can transform lives and build trust. Leadership lessons from Village Stability Operations. The alarming resurgence of global terrorism threats. How veterans are stepping up where institutions have failed. The power of “individualism rightly understood” in America.
💡 Scott also shares insights on his new book, Nobody’s Coming to Save You, and discusses how modern leaders can strengthen interpersonal connections in a hybrid world. Learn practical tools for building trust, leading with empathy, and creating meaningful impact.
Miyamoto Musashi’s Poem (Ronin Samurai 1584-1645) I mentioned:
“I compose my mind, Drawing together the shadow And the light. Now, I let go the sword, And lean on no thing.”
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Mentioned:
A More Beautiful Question by Warren Berger https://a.co/d/bWysdPT
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss https://a.co/d/cdWbHUW
Al-Qaeda 2.0 https://tinyurl.com/39azt775
The Generosity of Scars TED Talk: https://youtu.be/_szAosvdWdM?si=6wIEfbL72ac2OeiI
Buy Scott’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01529XSUM Nobody’s
