Join Mark Caples, Seth Caples, and Chris Day as they break down the 1997 thriller "The Devil's Advocate" through the lens of leadership and project management. Discover how Al Pacino's Satan character demonstrates both brilliant strategic planning and catastrophic leadership failures.
In this episode, we explore:
- Kevin Lomax's moral descent and ethical compromises
- John Milton's manipulative leadership tactics
- Free will vs. determinism in decision-making
- Project management lessons from the devil himself
- Biblical and theological discussions on good vs. evil
- Behind-the-scenes facts about the film
We rate Satan's performance as both a project manager (4.5/5) and leader (2.5/5), analyzing his strengths in vision and motivation against his weaknesses in empathy and humility.
Whether you're interested in leadership development, project management, or philosophical discussions about morality and choice, this deep dive offers unique insights into one of the 90s' most thought-provoking films.
📚 Mentioned Resources:
- "The Hard Knock School of Project Management" by Mark Caples
- "The Devil and Philosophy" by Robert Arc
- Chris Day's theological writings at ChristopherCDay.com
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