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Leadership Lessons From The Great Books

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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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11:58 Origins of Modern War Planning

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Leaders, there is a lot of confusion out there about words.

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John Hill
Recurring co-host and commentator on literary themes in leadership
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Episode: Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein w/ John Hill and Jesan Sorrells
Neal Kalechofsky
Co-founder of Award It, Tolkien enthusiast, and rock musician with an interest in World War I
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Episode: Mash Up Episode ft. Lord of the Rings, All Quiet on the Western Front and Pink Floyd w/Neal Kalechofsky & Jesan Sorrells
Dorollo Nixon Jr.
Returning guest, attorney and legal expert
Episode: The Federalist Papers, The Constitution and Supreme Court Wrap-Up 2024-2025 w/ Dorollo Nixon, Esq & Jesan Sorrells
David Baumrucker
Licensed professional clinical counselor and founder of Momentum Life Counseling
Momentum Life Counseling
Episode: 1984 by George Orwell - Part One w/David Baumrucker, Claire Chandler, Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells
Zac Stucki
CEO of Ignition Point Strategies and growth strategist
Ignition Point Strategies
Episode: The Art of War by Sun-Tzu (Translated by Thomas Cleary) w/Jesan Sorrells & Zac Stucki
Libby Unger
Regular guest co-host
Episode: Parade's End by Ford Madox Ford w/Libby Unger
Ryan Stout
Long-time personal friend of Hasan and guest on previous episodes discussing literary works
Episode: The Collected Poetry of Ogden Nash w/Ryan J. Stout
Brian Morgan
Founder of Think Deeply Write Clearly, experienced managing editor and educator.
Think Deeply Write Clearly
Episode: BONUS - Interview with Brian Morgan - Think Deeply, Write Clearly
Chris Widner
New guest with extensive leadership experience across various sectors including sports and HR.
Episode: Confessions of an Advertising Man by David Ogilvy w/Chris Widner and John Hill aka Small Mountain

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Jesan Sorrells
Host of Leadership Lessons From The Great Books, focusing on literature's impact on leadership.
Ms. Hayes-Ansurels
Co-host focused on integrating literature with leadership best practices.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • 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 States2 years ago
  • Great insight

    I have had the pleasure of engaging personally with Jesan and have always come away from our time together encouraged and challenged. He has the ability to see the key issues in a leadership situation and then provide sound counsel on how to take the next step forward. I believe anyone will be a better leader by time spent in his presence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Runnewbi
    United States2 years ago
  • Jesan Sorrells is a Heterodox thinker

    If you like John McWhorter, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Jordan Peterson, or and of those thinkers operating in the world today, you’ll love this podcast. Literature guides us in ways that very few arts ever do. This podcast seeks to explore the links between literature, business, philosophy and more for leaders in all realms from the civic to the social. Lead better by listening to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephen King's Dear Reader
    United States2 years ago
  • Lessons from Great Leaders

    This is a really insightful show that dogs deep into historical as well as fictional characters to discover what made these leaders great. I particularly enjoyed the Lawrence of Arabia episode.

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    joshua diego
    United States3 years ago
  • Lesson 18 - We’ll Always Have Paris

    For a writer who helped remake American literature by recasting it in his own macho image, Ernest Hemingway had a profound understanding of Paris. He grasped intuitively that Paris during the interwar years was a place one could live well on little money and produce great art. Hence why Hemingway and his wife Hadley found themselves in Paris in the company of other legendary 20th century artists like Gertrude Stein, F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Ezra Pound, and John Dos Passos at a time when mu... more

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    S. DeProfundis
    United States3 years ago

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Reviews frequently commend the host's ability to connect historical narratives with contemporary leadership challenges.
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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful integration of literature and leadership insights, often praising the depth of analysis.

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Why Don't We Learn From History by B.H.Liddell Hart w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells
Q: Tom, why don't we learn from history?
There are many factors such as memory bias, where people focus only on the perspectives of the victors, leading to a skewed understanding of historical events.
Why Don't We Learn From History by B.H. Liddell Hart - Introduction - w/Jesan Sorrells
Q: Do we continue to live in a high trust society?
The episode questions whether the U.S. is a high-trust society given recent polarization and societal shifts.
The Art of War by Sun-Tzu (Translated by Thomas Cleary) w/Jesan Sorrells & Zac Stucki
Q: What would you tell a 22-year-old college graduate to focus on?
Get grounded in your humanity, as that is the one thing AI can never duplicate. It is crucial to focus on your authenticity and find others who share those values.
Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Part Two w/Tom Libby
Q: What are the complications of working with people with PTSD?
Empathy is crucial, and accommodations that do not hurt the business are meaningful.
Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Part Two w/Tom Libby
Q: Tom, have you read Tender is the Night?
No, I think Gatsby was the only one.

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