171: Leading From the Top | Lt. Col. Scott Mann

Every man will, at some point, be placed in a position of leadership, whether it's in the walls of his home, a new project at work, a promotion, ecclesiastical services, with friends, or simply leading himself. His ability to lead effectively will spell the difference between success and failure in any endeavor. Today, I am joined by retired Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel, Scott Mann to talk about how to be a strong leader. We talk about the importance of becoming a great storyteller, how to play your position well and allow others to do the same, why leaders need to learn to get out of the way, and how you can lead from the top. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Why leaders need to become great storytellers The importance of becoming your own hero How great leaders learn to play their position Why leaders need to learn to get out of the way How leaders communicate across cultures How we locate ourselves through others' stories The power of writing your own story Why you need to meet people where they are How to solicit feedback from your team How to create win-win situations How to negotiate more effectively Why all great leaders have a service mindset LIEUTENANT COLONEL SCOTT MANN Today, I have the honor of introducing you to retired Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel, Scott Mann. He is a master at building relationships in high-stakes, competitive environments, as you might imagine. He spent 23 years in the United States Army (18 of which in were spent as a Green Beret) where he specialized in missions all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He is also a regular contributor on CNN, Fox, and Bloomberg, and many others where he shares his insights and experience when it comes to leading teams effectively. Obviously, he's worked in some extremely hostile environments where he's been able to lead missions effectively through his ability to build trust and credibility where most of that had been destroyed.   Please leave us a review at http://orderofman.com/itunes Shownotes: http://orderofman.com/171 Website: http://orderofman.com