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.
Episodes
The Earth is all That Lasts by Mark Lee Gardner w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction - The Earth is all That Lasts by Mark Lee Gardner
02:10 Gender Roles in Warfare.
06:19 Tribal Wars and Custer’s Legacy.
14:11 War, Losses, and Retreat.
17:43 Research vs. Cultural Authenticity.
25:09 Black Hills Perspectives and History.
30:12 King Philip's War and Aftermath.
32:11 Hidden Native Heritage ...
Leaders, my generation will lead. But we must do it without the pose of cynicism or skeptical disinterest.
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Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!
- Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!
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The Earth is All That Lasts by Mark Lee Gardner w/Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 "Leadership Lessons: Winter & Spring."
04:57 "Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull."
10:07 Mark Lee Gardner: American West Author.
12:09 Mark: Expert on the American West.
15:59 Treaties and Warrior Cultures.
21:45 "Native Tribes and European Triumph."
23:32 Tragedy, Triumph, and Human History.
28:43 Bias in War Documentation.
30:19 "Lessons from History'...
Leaders, we have to acknowledge where the energies of young men can go.
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Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!
- Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!
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War by Sebastian Junger w/ John Hill aka "Small Mtn" & Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 "Trade-Offs and War Decisions"
17:06 Sales Roles and Pride Dynamics
24:48 "Reflections on Military Legacy"
36:37 Future Warfare: AI and Drones
50:11 "Understanding Conflict and Consequences"
01:00:56 "Reflections on Military Service"
01:07:27 Leadership and Intentional Selling Parallel
01:20:24 Martial Arts and Community Connection
01:28:09 S...
Leaders, avoid tripping and falling into the current LLM hype cycle.
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Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!
- Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!
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Veteran's Day Message
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In Flanders' Field By John McRae
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Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!
- Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!
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War by Sebastian Junger (Introduction) w/Jesan Sorrells.
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction - War by Sebastian Junger.
01:00 Understanding Soldiers and Modern War.
07:23 Fear, Killing, Love Dynamics.
10:16 Sebastian Junger: Journalist & Author.
13:01 Sebastian Junger's Endurance & Neutrality.
17:51 War’s Heat, Fear, and Struggle.
22:07 Modern Warfare's Changing Motivations.
23:19 Evolution of Warfare's Psycholog...
Leaders, there is no greater act a man can do...
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Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!
- Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!
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The First World War by John Keegan w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 "Roots of War and Vengeance"
06:45 "Origins of Modern Middle East"
11:58 Origins of Modern War Planning
21:52 Early Communication & Aristocratic Diplomacy
24:47 "Plans Fail Under Pressure"
29:34 The Assassination That Sparked WWI
37:45 "Next Man Up Leadership"
39:39 "US Military Decision-Making Explained"
49:06 "Somme: Britain's Greatest Traged...
Leaders, there is a lot of confusion out there about words.
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Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!
- Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!
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The First World War by John Keegan
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction to The First World War by John Keegan.
00:10 Postmodern Leadership Lessons.
04:39 Overview of The First World War by John Keegan.
10:44 Causes of the First World War.
13:51 19th-Century European War Planning.
17:31 Aristocracy, War, and Tragedy.
21:34 Facing War's Ethical Challenge.
24:00 Meeting the Moment Ethically.
31:33 Trust: Civilization's Fragi...
Leaders, who owns the dictionary?
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Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!
- Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!
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Why Don't We Learn From History by B.H. Liddell Hart w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Why Don't We Learn From History by B.H. Liddell Hart
01:00 "Cracks in the Human Condition"
09:17 Informal Committees Shape Decisions
11:07 "Psychology, Memory, and Bias"
18:29 "Majority Shapes Right and Wrong"
25:14 "Negotiating Reality in America"
30:30 "Systems, Democracy, and Global Chaos"
35:17...
Leaders consider, discuss, and decide what the boundaries are, rather than allowing the myth of utopian abundance to get a footing.
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Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!
- Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!
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Why Don't We Learn From History by B.H. Liddell Hart w/Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 Leadership Lessons from Historical Perspectives.
06:31 Biographical Writing: Accuracy Over Sensation.
10:07 Liddell Hart: Soldier to Military Historian.
11:33 Liddell Hart's Anti-Frontal Assault Insights.
17:32 Reflecting on Historical Leadership Mistakes.
18:53 Political Polarization vs. Societal Trust.
24:10 Revisiting Promises and Social Sol...
Leaders, one of (many) reasons we don't learn from history typically revolves around pride and our desire to deliver a reckoning.
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Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!
- Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!
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Mash Up Episode ft. Why We Don't Learn from History, Empire of the Summer Moon, and a Late Summer Wrap-Up w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells.
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00:00 "Leadership Lessons: Bonus Mashup"
09:57 Health Decline Linked to Modern Diet
15:39 "Discussing Political Violence: Charlie Kirk"
17:57 University System's Impact on Leadership
26:10 Turning Point's 2024 Donor Concerns
28:01 Changing Cultural Engagement Dynamics
37:31 "John O...
History has a profound impact on us, whether we want to acknowledge it or not.
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Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!
- Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!
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The Time Machine by H.G. Wells - with Christen Blair Horne and Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction - The Time Machine by H.G. Wells.
01:00 Time Travel and Human Quirks.
18:14 Evolution, Utopia, and Rule: A Study.
21:17 Tolkien, Pink Floyd, Future Classics.
31:44 Writing Sci-Fi Without a Science Background.
42:02 Beneath My Feet: The Underworld.
59:55 Life's Duality in Leadership.
01:06:22 Expect Challenges...
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