
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 182 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyBusinessManagementSociety & Culture | |||

Power of the Powerless by Vaclav Havel [REDUX] w/Harvey Seifter & Jesan Sorrells
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• Creating Futures That Work - futuresthatwork.com/
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The Life of Henry V by William Shakespeare w/Jesan Sorrells and Zac Stucki
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Delving into William Shakespeare’s The Life of Henry V, Jesan Sorrells and Zac Stucki analyze the cultural foundation of leadership, the decline of cultural confidence in ... more
The Tragedy of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare w/John Hill and Jesan Sorrells
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Unpacking Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Coriolanus, this episode draws out timeless leadership insights on integrity, social hierarchies, and the tension between indiv... more
The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare w/Katie Mestres & Jesan Sorrells
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Exploring William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, this episode examines the enduring power of tragic storytelling in leadership and culture. The conversation focused on why Mac... more
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Whether a guest or a listener, I am always impressed by the attention to subtleties within these works as expressed in their relevance through Jesan’s acute purview: an insightful man provides new value to these classics through his applicable experience, strength, and hope.
Love how deep these discussions go into great books that great cracked open, pulled from, and then displayed like they’ve been read through. The guests actually read these books and provide value!
We can learn so much from our past. This podcast encapsulates those ideas into easily digestible bits of wisdom. Highly recommend.
Highly recommended!
Jesan Sorrells combines thoughtful scholarship with clear application of content to the modern leader. He is a needed and helpful guide through the bloated world of “leadership” training. Take some time and learn! He even reaches out to build up young people.
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A thought-provoking show that combines leadership lessons with deep dives into classic and modern literature. Episodes frequently mine Western canon and historical texts to extract concrete leadership takeaways, often tying them to real-world modern issues like ethics, organizational culture, and communication. The format leans into reflective monologues and host-driven discussions with guests, producing a rigorous, literature-forward perspective on leading teams, managing change, and building principled organizations. Notably, the program often connects timeless literature to actionable leadership practices, while occasionally featuring co-hosts or guests who bring coaching, historical, or literary expertise. Potential listeners who enjoy ... more
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