To the Point: Home Services Lessons from the Battlefield (From a Green Beret)
04/16/25 • 37 min
What do Green Berets and business leaders have in common? More than you think.
In this featured episode of “To The Point,” Chris and Chad sit down with retired U.S. Army Green Beret Scott Mann—author, actor, TEDx speaker—for a raw and riveting convo on trust, leadership, and human connection.
From war zones to boardrooms, Scott shares stories that’ll make you think, laugh, and maybe even cry. This one’s deep, but packed with golden leadership nuggets you won’t want to miss.
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Key Takeaways:- Trust isn’t built in chaos—it’s banked ahead of time and drawn on when things get tough.
- Real results happen at the local level—supporting your frontline is everything.
- Be relatable and relevant; that’s the winning combo for true influence.
- Your hardest struggles can become your most powerful leadership tools.
- Stop thinking you need all the answers—ask better questions instead.
What do Green Berets and business leaders have in common? More than you think.
In this featured episode of “To The Point,” Chris and Chad sit down with retired U.S. Army Green Beret Scott Mann—author, actor, TEDx speaker—for a raw and riveting convo on trust, leadership, and human connection.
From war zones to boardrooms, Scott shares stories that’ll make you think, laugh, and maybe even cry. This one’s deep, but packed with golden leadership nuggets you won’t want to miss.
Additional Resources:
Listen to the original episode!
Learn more about To the Point
Join The ARENA - a CSTG Community!
Connect with Chris on LinkedIn
Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn
Learn more about PeopleForward Network
Key Takeaways:- Trust isn’t built in chaos—it’s banked ahead of time and drawn on when things get tough.
- Real results happen at the local level—supporting your frontline is everything.
- Be relatable and relevant; that’s the winning combo for true influence.
- Your hardest struggles can become your most powerful leadership tools.
- Stop thinking you need all the answers—ask better questions instead.
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It’s data meets heart in the most unexpected way.
Additional Resources:
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Key Takeaways:- Survivorship bias impacts leadership when we only evaluate those who "return" or succeed visibly.
- Focusing only on KPIs limits our view of performance and potential.
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- Recognition should extend beyond numbers to include resilience, grit, loyalty, and effort.
- Promoting solely on quantitative performance may overlook future leaders.
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