In this compelling conversation, I welcome back former Green Beret Scott Mann, author of “Nobody’s Coming to Save You,” to uncover battle-tested strategies for thriving in today’s unprecedented social turmoil.
Understanding the Social Chaos
Scott reveals how the tribal dynamics he encountered in combat zones now permeate our everyday lives. He breaks down how social media deliberately fosters divisive in-group/out-group behavior, rewarding fear and anger while eroding genuine human connection. This “churn,” as Scott calls it, isn’t merely uncomfortable—it poses a serious threat to our organizations and society.
Green Beret Wisdom for Everyday Challenges
Discover practical techniques from special forces training:
- Identifying when someone is physiologically unable to hear you
- Measuring and managing emotional temperature in high-stakes interactions
- Building essential social capital before crisis strikes
- Using the “emotional thermometer” to gauge when fight-or-flight responses are activated
The Path Forward
Despite the stark reality of where continued social division leads, Scott shares compelling evidence for why we might be on the verge of a social upswing similar to what America experienced in the early 1900s—a period that produced unprecedented social connection and reform.
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Awesome discussion between Scott Mann & David Neagle! Love both David’s story of survival as well as all that Scott discussed. I have been learning from every single discussion that Scott has (from SMLA training to other events) – but this one with Scott and David really sunk in! Thanks!
That’s great to hear Nate, thank you. Scott is such a great guest and I always learn something when I talk to him as well.