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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
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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 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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The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, July 4, 1776.

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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
Hana Kabele Gala
Certified executive coach and creator of Rapid Transformational Neurocoaching
South Seattle College / Rapid Transformational Neurocoaching
Episode: Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky w/Hana Kabele Gala & Jesan Sorrells
Ryan J. Stout
Raconteur and guest discussing Sowell's visions
Guest on Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Episode: A Conflict of Visions: The Hidden Origins of Ideological Conflict by Thomas Sowell w/Jesan Sorrells & Ryan J. Stout
Dorollo Nixon Jr.
Esquire, continuing guest of the show
Nixon & Associates (implied)
Episode: The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America by Coleman Hughes w/Dorollo Nixon & Jesan Sorrells
John Hill
Co-host and guest, author/ speaker focused on leadership models and literature
Small Mountain
Episode: Mash Up Episode ft. Leadership Models w/John Hill
Brian Bagley
Theological expert invited to discuss Bacon and restoration
Episode: "The Great Instauration" by Francis Bacon w/Brian Bagley & Jesan Sorrells
Christen Blair Horne
Guest on episode; rejoining the show for a Mere Christianity discussion
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Episode: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis w/Christen Blair Horne & Jesan Sorrells
Neal Kalechofsky
Co-founder of Award It, Tolkien enthusiast, and rock musician with an interest in World War I
Award It
Episode: Mash Up Episode ft. Lord of the Rings, All Quiet on the Western Front and Pink Floyd w/Neal Kalechofsky & Jesan Sorrells
Claire Chandler
Author of Growth on Purpose and founder of Talent Boost
Talent Boost
Episode: 1984 by George Orwell - Part One w/David Baumrucker, Claire Chandler, Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells

Hosts

Hasan Sorrells
Host with focus on leadership through literature and philosophy; features solo and guest-led discussions.
Jesan Sorrells
Co-host and contributor styling discussions around leadership, literature, and practical application.
Tom Libby
Co-host and guest expert 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 States3 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 States4 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 States5 months ago
  • Thoughtful Insightful Mindful

    Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    phatdragonv1
    United States7 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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Guests and co-hosts bring coaching or academic perspectives, enriching episodes.
Thoughtful, well-read analysis that challenges conventional leadership training.
Guests consistently deliver deep, literature-informed leadership insights.
Discussions blend classic texts with practical leadership takeaways.
The show's literary framing is often praised for its depth and nuance.

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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.
"The Great Instauration" by Francis Bacon w/Brian Bagley & Jesan Sorrells
Q: How does Puritan grounding inform Bacon's project and its relevance for leaders today?
The guest and host discuss Puritanism as a framework that anchors the renewal in Christian truth claims, arguing that leaders should reclaim a Christian understanding of reality to guide restoration efforts.
"The Great Instauration" by Francis Bacon w/Brian Bagley & Jesan Sorrells
Q: What do you know about Bacon and what are your impressions of him as a thinker?
Brian Bagley reflects on Bacon as a complex figure—a reformer with a Christian grounding who pursued empirical methods while navigating political entanglements, ultimately emphasizing humility and recognition of cognitive limits.

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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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