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Leadership Lessons From The Great Books

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Leadership
Literature
Philosophy
World War I
Human Nature
Science Fiction
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Great Books
Empathy
Technology
The Martian Chronicles
Enlightenment
Tender Is the Night
Totalitarianism
Ray Bradbury
Christmas
F. Scott Fitzgerald
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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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The Man That I Would Become: Lessons from a Life of Hard Work, Faith and Purpose by Victor L. Bretting

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Exploring the intersection of legacy, grit, and faith, this episode features a candid conversation with Victor Bretting about his memoir, The M... more

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Neuromancer by William Gibson with John Hill and Jesan Sorrells

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Jesan Sorrells and John Hill dive deep into William Gibson’s Neuromancer, unravelling how this seminal work predicted the psychological and societal ramifications of our fully networ... more

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Cosmopolis by Don DeLillo with Tom Libby and Jesan Sorrells

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Dive into Don DeLillo’s Cosmopolis as Jesan Sorrells and Tom Libby unpack the novel’s critique of leadership in an era of wealth, technology, and cultural upheaval. They discuss the dang... more

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"Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut with Jesan Sorrells and Libby Unger

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Diving into Kurt Vonnegut’s Welcome to the Monkey House, Jesan Sorrells and Libby Unger examine the prophetic warnings about conformity, institutional control, and the battl... more

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Momen Qazi
Professor of English; radio host
Tarleton State University
Episode: A Conversation on How to Lead in a Post-Literate Work World
Kristin Horn
Classically trained musician and author
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Episode: A Conversation on How to Lead in a Post-Literate Work World
DeRolo Nixon Jr.
Attorney; federal trial lawyer
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Episode: A Conversation on How to Lead in a Post-Literate Work World
Neil Kalachofsky
Physicist; author and podcaster
Growth Craft; author
Episode: A Conversation on How to Lead in a Post-Literate Work World
Hannah Gaila
Neurocoach and professor of business management
Tarleton State University
Episode: A Conversation on How to Lead in a Post-Literate Work World
Harvey Seifter
Co-host and guest on this Redux episode; leader in arts-based learning and organizational leadership
Art of Science Learning; Creating Futures That Work
Episode: The Power of the Powerless by Vaclav Havel [REDUX] w/Harvey Seifter & Jesan Sorrells
Katie Mestres
Artist, actor, educator, and clown with two master's degrees in Shakespeare Performance
Shakespeare Performance Program / Mary Baldwin University
Episode: Macbeth by Shakespeare — Ambition, Tyranny, and the Ruin of a Leader (w/Katie Mestres)
Dorollo Nixon, Jr.
Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and Esquire, discussed as a guest on the episode
Jiu-Jitsu community
Episode: The Declaration of Independence at 250 w/Dorollo Nixon, Jr. and Jesan Sorrells
Nikki Billou
Host of Thought Leader Revolution Podcast; expert in podcast guesting and leadership development
Circle Academy (as referenced in the episode)
Episode: Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion w/ Nicky Billou & Jesan Sorrells

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Hasan Sorrells
Host of Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Jesan Sorrells
Host of Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Tom Libby
Co-host and guest interview-style participant

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Guest or Listener

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theghostwhosellsmemories
    United States6 months ago
  • In depth weekly gold!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Great app 4 you
    United States7 months ago
  • Timely wisdom !

    We can learn so much from our past. This podcast encapsulates those ideas into easily digestible bits of wisdom. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ladybug4050
    United States8 months ago
  • Thoughtful Insightful Mindful

    Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    phatdragonv1
    United States10 months ago
  • Incisive and Thoughtful

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mdwestg
    United States3 years ago

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In-depth discussions that draw out practical leadership lessons from classic works, with guests who add depth.
Guest or Listener: The host provides acute, applicable leadership insights grounded in literature.
Listeners appreciate thoughtful, literature-first approach to leadership and culture.

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The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers - What Lies at the Bottom of Our Constitutional Order w/Dorollo Nixon
Q: What role should the judiciary play as cultural debates intensify around biological reality and gender?
The host argues the judiciary should be a check on redefinition of reality, but emphasizes that law must not arbitrarily determine biological facts, urging legislative and cultural engagement.
The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers - What Lies at the Bottom of Our Constitutional Order w/Dorollo Nixon
Q: How do we return to a legislature that actually legislates and not just posts on social media?
The guest suggests rebuilding institutions on older principles, select non-elitist lawmakers, and reseed governance to restore responsible legislative action.
Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion w/ Nicky Billou & Jesan Sorrells
Q: What can we learn about masculine communication from John Wayne, a Love Song by Joan Didion?
Nikki discusses how Didion's portrayal of John Wayne reveals a highly codified, binary style of communication that contrasts with emerging feminine-coded modes, and how modern leadership might navigate or reconcile these differences.
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway w/Jesan Sorrells & Libby Unger
Q: What was the most interesting theme of A Farewell to Arms?
Libby Unger describes the meaninglessness and brutality of war and the vast gap between those who lead wars and those on the front lines, a theme that still resonates with contemporary life.
War by Sebastian Junger w/ John Hill aka "Small Mtn" & Jesan Sorrells
Q: John, you went through this book. Tell us your thoughts about Sebastian Junger's book on war.
John shares how the book brings the realities of combat to life beyond abstractions, highlighting the trade-offs, camaraderie, and the psychology of soldiers, and notes how reading the book deepened his understanding of leadership under extreme conditions.

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