Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Understanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet) another business book, Leadership Lessons From The Great Books leverages insights from the GREAT BOOKS of the Western canon to explain, dissect, and analyze leadership best practices for the post-modern leader.
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Ben-Hur and Our Western Christian Assumptions
<p>Leaders, we almost never examine the assumptions that underlie the scaffolding of the decisions we make.<br>---</p>Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.<p>---</p>Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!<p>---</p>Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://le...
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace w/John Hill & Jesan Sorrells
<p>Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace w/John Hill & Jesan Sorrells<br>---<br>In this episode, the hosts dive deep into Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace, exploring the novel’s themes of sacred vs. profane worldviews, the challenges of re-sacralizing modern Western culture, and how historical shifts in meaning affect society today. They examine the influence of religion, technology, and literature on leadership and personal identity, drawing parallels between ancient struggles and contemporary moral dilemmas. The episode also addresses America’s unique cultural experiment in pluralism, the role of skepticism, and the power of books to tran...
Order of the Day, Gen. Dwight Eisenhower - June 6, 1944 (D-Day) - 82nd Anniversary
<p>Order of the Day (1944) by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander.<br>---</p>Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.<p>---</p>Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!<p>---</p>Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/<p> ★ Support this...
The Challenge of Human Change
<p>Books overcome the challenges of human change.<br>---</p>Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.<p>---</p>Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!<p>---</p>Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/<p> ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ </p>
RE-BROADCAST - The Gulag Archipelago/One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn w/Jesan Sorrells
<p>The Gulag Archipelago/One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn<br>---<br>Exploring Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s The Gulag Archipelago and One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, Hasan Sorrells delves into the catastrophic effects of suppressing free speech in totalitarian regimes. This episode examines the necessity of robust free speech for effective leadership, the dangers of totalizing ideologies, and the role of literature in preserving individual liberty and truth. Listeners will gain insights on how intentional leaders can resist cultural and political pressures to protect both speech and societal integrity.</p>Book Ti...
Resacralizing the Profane World
<p>Leaders, it's time to start performing the long, hard work of resacralizing the Western world. <br>---</p>Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.<p>---</p>Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!<p>---</p>Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us...
Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion w/ Nicky Billou & Jesan Sorrells
<p>Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion <br>---<br>Exploring Joan Didion's classic Slouching Towards Bethlehem, hosts delve into the unraveling of American culture, the evolution of masculine-coded communication in leadership, and strategies for grounding meaning and tradition in turbulent times. Special guest Nikki Ballou joins Hasan Sorrells to discuss the importance of personal reflection, myth-making in modern culture, and practical steps for rebuilding trust and community in a fragmented world.</p>Book Title: Slouching Towards BethlehemAuthor: Joan DidionGuest Names: Jesan Sorrells (Host), Nicky Billou (Guest Co-Host)<p>---<br>Time-Stamped Overview<br>---<br>00:00 Introducing: Slouching Towards Bethlehem</p...
Books Smuggle Ideas Across Time
<p>Books smuggle ideas across time. <br>---</p>Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.<p>---</p>Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!<p>---</p>Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
A Book of Common Prayer by Joan Didion w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells
<p>A Book of Common Prayer by Joan Didion w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells<br>---<br>Delving into Joan Didion’s A Book of Common Prayer, Jesan Sorrells and guest Tom Libby analyze the intersections of perception, privilege, and empathy within leadership. They discuss the pitfalls of solipsism, the evolving role of journalistic language, and how understanding regional and cultural context is essential for authentic engagement. The conversation expands to address practical empathy in business, the impact of technology on communication, and the necessity of fostering grounded values at home and in organizations.</p>Book Title: A Book of Co...
Solipsism at the Center of the Modern Mind
<p>Leaders, the scourge of our time, is one Joan Didion spotted, because it lay deep within herself. <br>---</p>Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.<p>---</p>Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!<p>---</p>Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: htt...
