by Scott Mann | May 31, 2016 | Human Connection, Leaderships Skills
PART 2 Scratch the surface in a typical boardroom and we’re all just cavemen with briefcases, hungry for a wise person to tell us stories. ~ Alan Kay, Hewlett Packard Executive In my last blog post I introduced you to the high-stakes environment of the Green...
by Scott Mann | May 24, 2016 | Leaderships Skills
PART 1 True persuasion only occurs after you have built an emotional rapport with your listeners and have gained their trust. ~ Carmine Gallo, Talk like Ted Kandahar Province, November, 2004 “I wonder if this guy is going to kill me?!” I smiled...
by Scott Mann | Oct 15, 2015 | Leaderships Skills
I like talking about my kids, and all the joys of parenting that go with it…and I especially like talking about it with my tribe. The reason? Because you guys get it. You are so tuned into the fact that our kids are the greatest legacy we have in this world. You...
by Scott Mann | Oct 6, 2015 | Leaderships Skills
Leadership in America is changing everyday. Trust is eroding and is often replaced with conflict. Traditional leader mindset and skills are just no longer relevant. My Partner, Scotty Neil and I have formed a company known as S2 that trains today’s leaders in a...
by Scott Mann | Sep 8, 2015 | Human Connection, Leaderships Skills
A funny thing happened to me on the way to work in LA last week. I made an introduction that was strategic. It made the world a better place. Want to hear about it? Well, let’s back up first. Ever hear of Steven Pressfield? He is the author of Gates of Fire,...
