MAKING BETTER, PURPOSE-BASED HUMAN CONNECTIONS
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership where he shares the rapport-building skills he learned in Special Forces to help today’s leaders make better human connections in high-stakes, low-trust engagements. Following his military service, Scott has made it his mission to help organizations gain a better understanding of their internal culture while exposing the potential for conflict that exists when trust has deteriorated.
In addition to training organizations, Scott is the #1 International Best-Selling Author of Game Changers: Going Local to Defeat Violent Extremists, and has spoken on three TEDx stages. He is also a playwright and actor in his recent play brought to film about the Afghan War and the unforeseen cost of war on our Veterans called “Last Out,” which will be available on Amazon Prime Memorial Day of 2022.
Scott is also the founder of Task Force Pineapple where he actively advocates in Congress and on national media outlets such as CNN, Fox, and ABC for the safe passage and resettlement of our abandoned Afghan Allies. He is also the founder of the 501c3, The Heroes Journey, where he helps warriors, first responders, and their families find their voices and tell their stories in order to bridge the civilian-military divide.
Regardless of his successes in the military and public sectors, Scott’s greatest accomplishments are his family. Scott has three grown sons which now gives him the newfound opportunity to chase Monty, his wife of 26 years, around their Tampa home as often as possible.
SCOTT’S BODY OF WORK
OVERVIEW
MILITARY SERVICE:
- 23 years in US Army
- 18 years as US Army Special Forces (7th Group) Green Beret
- Highest Rank: Leiutenant Colonel
- Tours in Iraq, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Colombia, and multiple tours in Afghanistan
CIVILIAN LIFE:
- Founder and President of Rooftop Leadership
- Co-Founder and President of The Heroes Journey (501c3)
- Founder and Senior Advisor of Task Force Pineapple (501C3)
- 3-time TEDx Speaker
- High-Performance Certified Breath Coach (Dr. Belisa Vranich)
- Executive Coach and Trainer for Fortune 500 Companies
TEDX STAGES
Rooftop Leadership | TEDx Santa Barbara
Trust is eroding all around us everyday. Conflict and skepticism fill the void. In these challenging times, Scott explains how to lead people who don’t want to be led.
Surrounded on Purpose | TEDx Cincinnati
An Insider’s Look at the secret world of U.S. Army Green Berets. In this talk, Scott will share an inside look at Rooftop Leadership and how their unconventional approach in rough conflicts around the world, can change how you handle complex problems in your own life.
The Generosity of Scars | TEDx Santa Barbara
Your darkest struggle can be your greatest gift to those you lead…if you are willing to pay the price. After going through a turbulent transition to civilian life, Scott learned to use storytelling to help heal from the wounds of war and reconnect with his community.
NEWS APPEARANCES
Scott has had the opportunity to appear on Fox, CNN, News Nation, and other national news outlets in a variety of capacities, but most recently with a focus on the crisis in Afghanistan.
DOZEN OF AMERICANS STILL STUCK IN AFGHANISTAN [NEWS NATION]
December 21, 2021
Scott’s appearance begins at 36:30 where he discusses the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and what he and other Veterans are doing to ensure that no one is left behind – Click Here to Watch
FORMER GREEN BERET LEADS MISSIONS TO RESCUE AFGHAN ALLIES [FOX NEWS]
AUGUST 28, 2021
Days after the collapse of Afghanistan, Scott discusses his efforts alongside other veterans to rescue Afghan allies through the Pineapple Express – Click Here to Watch
GROUPS ARE CONTINUING TO EVACUATE AFGHANS AFTER US DEPARTURE [CNN]
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Scott discusses the efforts to lobby for the Afghan allies left behind at the US Congressional level and the current state of affairs for those in danger – Click Here to Watch
Articles
Scott and his team contribute articles to his LinkedIn account as well as other media platforms.
‘TASK FORCE PINEAPPLE’ WILL KEEP SAVING AMERICANS, ALLIES… [THE DAILY WIRE]
BY EMILY ZANOTTI | AUGUST 31, 2021
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BOOK SCOTT FOR YOUR EVENT
Scott is represented by Leading Authorities for speaking engagements. To learn more about how you can bring Scott to your next event, visit his speaking page on their website.
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