In a recent poll, a majority of veterans feel Americans will move on quickly from the Afghanistan  War, and it looks like they already have. As thousands of Afghan Commandos continue to live a life on the run from the Taliban and violent extremists reclaim their safe haven in former NATO bases, America is moving on like it never happened. What is the cost of this approach to turning the page on a 20-year so quickly? And why should we care? The answers might surprise you and be advised…this is a call out to institutional leadership in a big way, as our veteran volunteers continue to carry an insurmountable load and the human toll of this moral injury continues to decimate the ranks of those who served faithfully. Join me for a hard-hitting “driveway edition” of the Rooftop Podcast.

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Scott

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How do you restore, build, and maintain relationships in times of low trust? The art and science of gifting can play a major role in this aspect of social capital. Because we don’t understand the realities of the Human Operating System, so many leaders seem to understand the benefits of gifts, but they get it all wrong in execution…often times, creating more disconnection with the other party. Give this episode a listen, and you’ll understand why gifting works, and how to do it in an authentic way that maximizes the social capital in your arena.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES

In 1917, T.E. Lawrence, who you might know as Lawrence of Arabia overthrew the Ottoman Turks in WWI in modern-day Iraq and Syria, using strategic human connections at the local level. He did so by going into tribal environments and creating a level of trust that unified various tribes around one thing that they could all agree on through storytelling of ‘what could be.’ He wanted to help others who followed behind him do the same so he wrote The 27 Articles to share with them.

Scott has taken these Lawrencian skills and adapted them to the Rooftop Leadership methodology and in this series will share the 27 Waterline Articles for the Rooftop Leader with you so that you are better equipped to lead through the disengagement, distrust, and distraction brought on by prolonged isolation, low trust, and uncertainty. If you’ll lean into these and integrate them into your life and business, you will be more attuned to the people you lead and be able to look at human behavior in a new way that allows you to lead at a higher level.

You can read the original 27 Articles by T.E. Lawrence here: https://wwi.lib.byu.edu/index.php/The_27_Articles_of_T.E._Lawrence

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Rooftop Waterline Article #19: Hospitality Never Goes Out of Style

Ever notice how good hospitality makes you feel? Reciprocity is a powerful social capital tool that can result in other people taking positive action based on favorable ways they’ve been treated. One of the most powerful ways to achieve Reciprocity in this time of Churn is through hospitality. Give this episode a listen and learn a Rooftop approach that transcends every culture and every business.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES

In 1917, T.E. Lawrence, who you might know as Lawrence of Arabia overthrew the Ottoman Turks in WWI in modern-day Iraq and Syria, using strategic human connections at the local level. He did so by going into tribal environments and creating a level of trust that unified various tribes around one thing that they could all agree on through storytelling of ‘what could be.’ He wanted to help others who followed behind him do the same so he wrote The 27 Articles to share with them.

Scott has taken these Lawrencian skills and adapted them to the Rooftop Leadership methodology and in this series will share the 27 Waterline Articles for the Rooftop Leader with you so that you are better equipped to lead through the disengagement, distrust, and distraction brought on by prolonged isolation, low trust, and uncertainty. If you’ll lean into these and integrate them into your life and business, you will be more attuned to the people you lead and be able to look at human behavior in a new way that allows you to lead at a higher level.

You can read the original 27 Articles by T.E. Lawrence here: https://wwi.lib.byu.edu/index.php/The_27_Articles_of_T.E._Lawrence

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How did “Last Out” get started? Where did the cast come from? How did you find the resources to make this a reality? Are the stories true? How did Gary Sinise get involved? As The Gary Sinise Foundation and The Heroes Journey continues to take “Last Out” on tour around the country, this strategic warrior storytelling project offers a lot of hard-earned lessons, many learned in failure, that you can apply in your own leadership journey. Give it a listen and share with others as this grass roots storytelling movement continues to defeat the odds and take America by storm.

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Scott

Generosity of Scars TEDx: https://youtu.be/_szAosvdWdM

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Leadership that we need to get to better days is right in front of us, but it’s not in Washington D.C. They are focused on dividing you and me to address their own limited agenda. Leadership is in little communities around America, like East Palestine. Leadership, the kind that moves us to the Rooftop, is contained in the courage and loyalty of those every day leaders with and without titles. As we wrap up this series of interviews, I’ve synthesized some powerful lessons learned for all of us to take away into our own lives, businesses, and communities. Give it a listen, and please share widely.

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Scott

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This episode will help you accelerate trust while others seem to throw it away at every turn. If you have trouble with vulnerability, substitute relatability. People follow leaders they can relate to. This comes from the invisible truth that we are all creatures of struggle. It comes down to psychological safety, connection, and shared vision. When seeking vulnerability, ask yourself, “Am I relatable to my employees right now?” Often, we find our greatest relatability to the other party in our struggles and authentic stories that help them relate to your perspective. Or better yet, our questions that help them see themselves as the hero in the story. this is the secret sauce to connecting in low-trust times.

CONTEXT ON THIS SERIES

In 1917, T.E. Lawrence, who you might know as Lawrence of Arabia overthrew the Ottoman Turks in WWI in modern-day Iraq and Syria, using strategic human connections at the local level. He did so by going into tribal environments and creating a level of trust that unified various tribes around one thing that they could all agree on through storytelling of ‘what could be.’ He wanted to help others who followed behind him do the same so he wrote The 27 Articles to share with them.

Scott has taken these Lawrencian skills and adapted them to the Rooftop Leadership methodology and in this series will share the 27 Waterline Articles for the Rooftop Leader with you so that you are better equipped to lead through the disengagement, distrust, and distraction brought on by prolonged isolation, low trust, and uncertainty. If you’ll lean into these and integrate them into your life and business, you will be more attuned to the people you lead and be able to look at human behavior in a new way that allows you to lead at a higher level.

You can read the original 27 Articles by T.E. Lawrence here: https://wwi.lib.byu.edu/index.php/The_27_Articles_of_T.E._Lawrence

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“How do you move from the world of a high-performing Green Beret to the fast-paced, dynamic corporate job market…and not lose your identity in the process? No one has done this any better than my dear friend Herb Thompson. But Herb didn’t just stop at figuring out how to make that transition himself, he and his fiancé, Corrie Burton have shared hundreds, if not, thousands of best practices and tips for transitioning into the civilian world while maintaining your authenticity. Check out this podcast around the fire pit and make sure you bring a notepad - because Herb is spitting some wisdom!!! 

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Scott 

Herb Thompson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herb-thompson-sf2biz 

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A big part of the Rooftop podcast is creating relevance in hard times. No one embodies that more than Bonnie Carroll. When she lost her husband Army Brigadier General Tom Carroll in a tragic plane crash in 1992, she re-purposed her grief into creating an organization known as the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). TAPS has since done so much for families of the fallen in the War On Terror. Bonnie was awarded the Presidential Medal Of Freedom. She is proof positive for you and me that flowers grow out of the rocky ground and there is a path for all of us to make an impact in the toughest of circumstances - join us for this inspirational interview and then share widely!

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On the next episode of the Buried Stories of East Palestine Series, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jim Brown - the Police Chief for East Palestine. This interview is a master class in bottom-up, informal leadership combined with the never-say-die mindset necessary to move through hard times and crisis. If you wanna see what leadership without a title looks like in real-time, look no further than this amazing interview with Scott. Give it a listen and share widely.
 

East Palestine Train Derailment Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu8P_gNCQJA 

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On the next episode of the Buried Stories of East Palestine Series, I had the pleasure of sitting down  with Matt Werner - a senior leader at Compco and a resident of East Palestine. This interview is a master class in bottom-up, informal leadership combined with the never-say-die mindset necessary to move through hard times and crisis. If you wanna see what leadership without a title looks like in real time, look no further than this amazing interview with Scott. Give it a listen and share widely.
 

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