
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 | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePhilosophyManagementBusiness | |||

"The Great Instauration" by Francis Bacon w/Brian Bagley & Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 "Leadership Lessons: Knowledge and Strength"
07:03 Francis Bacon: Philosophy and Legacy
11:26 Francis Bacon: Enigmatic Historical Figure
20:25 "Voltaire's Shock at... more
Leaders restoration has more meaning behind it than as a synonym for gentrification.
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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 Sa... more
Candide by Francois Voltaire w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 "Voltaire, Leadership, and Absurdity"
11:11 Voltaire, Swingers, and Pancakes
14:12 "Timeless Stories Often Retold"
17:38 "Reassembling Lost Meaning"
26:36 "The Impact of the Pri... more
Leaders gain more value from Voltaire than from the Harvard Business Review.
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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 Mu... more
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.
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.
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.
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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A unique exploration of leadership principles derived from acclaimed works of literature is presented, merging the timeless insights found within the Great Books of the Western canon with modern leadership challenges. Each episode intertwines literary analysis with real-world applications, allowing listeners to glean practical leadership lessons from characters and themes in historical and fictional narratives. Expect thought-provoking discussions that not only engage with classic texts but also relate them to current societal and cultural issues, encouraging a deeper understanding of leadership beyond conventional business literature. This approach highlights the transformative power of literature in shaping effective leaders today.
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