
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 | BusinessManagementPhilosophySociety & Culture | |||

The Odyssey by Homer, translation by T.E. Shaw (Lawrence of Arabia) w/Jesan Sorrells
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Examining Homer’s epic, The Odyssey, this episode dives into timeless leadership lessons for modern managers and entrepreneurs. The conversation focused on the d... more
Project Hail Mary, Masters of the Universe, and Sunsetting the Dark Knight w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells
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Explore the cultural impact and evolution of superhero films as Jesan Sorrells and Tom Libby compare the archetypes of Batman and Superman, a... more
Millennials are beginning to be heroic at the movies.
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• 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.
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• Pick up y... more
The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, July 4, 1776.
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Music: Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa, Performed by European Archive (musopen.org/)
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• Opening theme composed by Fe... more
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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