Summary
In this episode, Will Yeske interviews Lieutenant Colonel (r) Scott Mann, a retired Green Beret officer, author, playright, and leadership coach.
They discuss Scott's journey from military service to becoming a playwright and author, focusing on the importance of human connection, leadership, and storytelling.
Scott shares his experiences with moral injury, the challenges faced by veterans, and the power of relationships in overcoming adversity. The conversation emphasizes the need for veterans to take an active role in their communities and the significance of storytelling as a tool for healing and connection.
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Takeaways
The importance of human connection in leadership.
Veterans have a unique role in society, especially in times of crisis.
Moral injury can have lasting effects on veterans and their families.
Storytelling is a powerful tool for healing and connection.
Building relationships is crucial when risk is low.
The churn represents the social conditions that hinder connection.
Veterans can lead grassroots efforts to address community needs.
Vulnerability in storytelling can foster relatability and understanding.
The importance of recognizing and addressing moral injury in veterans.
Community support is vital for veterans transitioning to civilian life.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Scott Mann's Journey
06:55 Leadership and Human Connection
09:59 The Role of Veterans in Society
12:49 Moral Injury and Leadership
15:54 The Importance of Storytelling
18:45 Village Stability Operations: A Case Study
21:51 Reflections on the Afghanistan Withdrawal
25:05 Personal Struggles and Recovery
28:00 The Impact of Storytelling on Healing
42:30 The Power of Storytelling in Healing
44:56 Living with Purpose and Honor
47:56 The Generosity of Scars
51:58 The Importance of Narrative Competence
55:48 Vulnerability and Relatability in Storytelling
57:56 Understanding the Churn: Social Conditions
01:04:02 The Role of Relationships in Crisis
01:06:53 Grassroots Solutions and Community Resilience
01:10:01 Starting Your Own Storytelling Journey
01:14:35 Outro
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