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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.

Episodes

Shorts #173 - Once to Die...

I don't believe in reincarnation. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out HSCT Publishing at: https://www.hsctpublishing.com...

Apr 15, 20255 min

Considering Genius: Writings on Jazz by Stanley Crouch

Considering Genius: Writings on Jazz by Stanley Crouch --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Considering Genius: Writings on Jazz by Stanley Crouch 01:00 Jazz, Music, and Chaos as Leadership 06:40 Leontyne Price: Breaking Musical Barriers 07:56 Stanley Crouch: Jazz Critic Remembered 11:05 Stanley Crouch on Louis Armstrong 18:24 Louis Armstrong: Jazz's Moses 22:05 Miles Davis: From Jazz Icon to Controversy 24:09 Miles Davis, Leadership & The Art of Selling Out 27:27 "Jazz: Selling Out or Stayi...

Apr 09, 202540 min

Shorts #172 - The Book of Judges

Leaders, in those days, there were no leaders in the United States of America, and every man was a leader in his own eyes. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: ht...

Apr 08, 20254 min

The Collected Poetry of Ogden Nash w/Ryan J. Stout

The Collected Poetry of Ogden Nash by Ogden Nash w/Ryan J. Stout --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - The Collected Poetry of Ogden Nash 02:00 Misconceptions of Ogden Nash 06:05 Ogden Nash's Career Transformation 14:02 Differentiating Poems from Songs 19:32 Radio's Role in Early Marketing 25:38 Monday Dread and Weekend Relief 28:54 "Tech Reveals, Doesn't Change Us" 37:39 "Building a Resilient Family Life" 38:15 Choosing Less Pressure 44:35 "Early Exposure to Issues" 52:55 Navigating Future Oppor...

Apr 02, 20251 hr 22 min

Shorts #171 - We Must Come to Grips with Endings

Leaders must have language to deal with the fact of endings. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out HSCT Publishing at: htt...

Apr 01, 20254 min

The Count of Monte Cristo - Part 2 by Alexandre Dumas w/Christen Blair Horne

The Count of Monte Cristo - Part 2 by Alexandre Dumas w/Christen Blair Horne --- 00:00 Welcome and Open - "The Tuileries Cabinet Prelude" 09:56 Louis XVIII and Napoleonic Era 11:11 King Louis XVIII: Exile and Challenges 17:34 "Highlighting Human Ridiculousness" 22:52 "Beware of Preachy Narratives" 28:07 Understanding Trump and Obama's Humanity 33:58 Post-Crisis Exhaustion Analysis 40:54 "Baron's Dilemma with Louis XVIII" 44:23 Fate's Inevitable Downfall 49:38 Great Men: Creators and Destroyers 0...

Mar 26, 20252 hr 51 min

Shorts #170 - Great Men of History

Leaders, it's time to stand astride history, yet again. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out HSCT Publishing at: https://...

Mar 25, 20256 min

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

The Color Purple by Alice Walker --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out HSCT Publishing at: https://www.hsctpublishing.com/...

Mar 19, 202532 min

Shorts #169 - They That Make Them Are Like Unto Them

Leaders, become not the tools you use. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out HSCT Publishing at: https://www.hsctpublishin...

Mar 18, 20255 min

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is the Hand That Leads the World...

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is the Hand That Leads the World... --- There’s No Book to Read Today on the Podcast - 00:05 Mothers, and Motherhood, are Fundamental in our Society and in our Culture - 00:25 Things I Hear About the Podcast From You the Listener - 00:35 How Can You Hope to Make a Dent in Leadership with a Podcast? - 00:40 Who Do I Listen to When I’m Not Reading Classic Books - 00:43 On Building Real Things in the Real World with Real People - 00:50 The Book/Reading List for 2023 -...

Mar 12, 20251 hr 2 min

Shorts #168 - Our Eyes Are Watching the First Turning

Leaders, our eyes are watching the future. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out HSCT Publishing at: https://www.hsctpubli...

Mar 11, 20257 min

BONUS - Interview with Brian Morgan - Think Deeply, Write Clearly

Interview with Brian Morgan, Founder of Think Deeply, Write Clearly --- 00:00 Introduction to Brian Morgan, Founder of Think Deeply, Write Clearly. 08:44 The Kardashians vs. Meaningful Influence. 13:09 Craving Authentic, Thoughtful Content. 20:02 "Focus on Audience, Not Virality." 26:41 Identification Is Not Power. 30:47 Everyday Unspoken Choices. 37:24 Education System-Conspiracy Theory Debate. 40:08 Privileged Upbringing's Educational Impact. 44:21 "Globalism Education Gap." 50:25 Human Succes...

Mar 05, 20251 hr 25 min

The Omni-Americans by Albert L. Murray w/Tom Libby

The Omni-Americans by Albert L. Murray w/Tom Libby --- 00:00 Insightful African-American Narrative 08:55 "Generational Ethnic Awakenings in America" 16:49 Critique of Moynihan Report Impacts 19:14 White Perceptions of Black Defiance 27:41 Unconditional Embrace Beyond Color 30:18 Talent Overcomes Boundaries 37:56 Debating Ancestry and Identity Perception 43:53 "Harriet Tubman's Heroic Legacy" 47:07 "American Identity in Political Shifts" 51:17 "Debating America's Global Role" 58:40 Bipartisan Lea...

Feb 26, 20252 hr 39 min

Shorts #167 - Feelings Strike Back

Leaders, start your comments with the words, "I think..." --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out HSCT Publishing at: https:...

Feb 25, 20255 min

BONUS - The Storyteller - Reflections on the Works of Nikolai Leskov by Walter Benjamin

The Storyteller - Reflections on the Works of Nikolai Leskov by Walter Benjamin. --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Decoding Walter Benjamin's "The Storyteller" 05:21 The Decline of Human Experience 07:16 Walter Benjamin's Influence on Philosophy 13:11 Exploring Life's Perplexity through Novels 14:24 Storytelling vs. Technology Disruption 17:45 Herodotus and Psammites' Humbling by Cambyses 21:29 Craftsmanship, Nihilism, and Leskov's Legacy 26:41 "Entertainment vs. Wisdom" 29:28 Narrative Wisdo...

Feb 19, 202547 min

Shorts #166 - Wisdom from all the Wrong Places

Leaders, wisdom in a fragmented communication environment is hard to come by. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out HSCT P...

Feb 18, 20256 min

Soul on Ice by Eldridge Cleaver w/Dorollo Nixon

#138 - Soul on Ice by Eldridge Cleaver w/Dorollo Nixon --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out HSCT Publishing at: https://w...

Feb 12, 20252 hr 54 min

Shorts #165 - Resist or Obey

Leaders, be careful who you serve. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out HSCT Publishing at: https://www.hsctpublishing.co...

Feb 11, 20254 min

Confessions of an Advertising Man by David Ogilvy w/Chris Widner and John Hill aka Small Mountain

#137 - Confessions of an Advertising Man by David Ogilvy w/Chris Widner and John Hill aka Small Mountain. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFT...

Feb 06, 20252 hr 4 min

Shorts #164 - Competence and Feelings

Leaders, how you feel about competence isn't particularly interesting. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out HSCT Publishi...

Feb 04, 20256 min

The Interpretation of Quotes for Business Success by Tom Libby

#135 - The Interpretation of Quotes for Business Success by Tom Libby --- BUY The Interpretation of Quotes for Business Success by Tom Libby at the link here - https://www.amazon.com/Interpretation-Quotes-Business-Success-ebook/dp/B0DR54BFBR/ --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast re...

Jan 29, 20252 hr 31 min

Shorts #163 - The Zeitgeist is Shifting...

Leaders, the zeitgeist is shifting. Can you feel it in the air? --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out HSCT Publishing at: ...

Jan 28, 20256 min

Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and Ruin the World by Joe Rigney w/Brian Bagley

#135 - Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and Ruin the World by Joe Rigney w/Brian Bagley --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and Ruin the World by Joe Rigney 05:05 "Joe Rigney's Succinct Exploration" 07:35 Leading Through Crisis and Emotional Sabotage 12:52 Worldviews and Postmodern Meaning Crisis 14:55 John Piper: Pi...

Jan 22, 20251 hr 2 min

Shorts #162 - Don't Get Fooled Again

Leaders don't get fooled by scams again. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out HSCT Publishing at: https://www.hsctpublish...

Jan 21, 20257 min

Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford

#134 - Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford. 05:55 Discussing "Shop Class as Soulcraft" core ideas. 11:24 Matthew B. Crawford: Author exploring work, virtue, vehicles. 14:17 Matthew B. Crawford: humble origins, manual competency, influence. 20:07 Craftsmanship values substance over appearance in leadership. 23:19 Wisdom evolved; now f...

Jan 15, 202559 min

Shorts #161 - Maybe Its the Fault of Reality

Leaders take on doing work with your hands. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out HSCT Publishing at: https://www.hsctpubl...

Jan 14, 20256 min

The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli w/Erika Weed

BONUS - The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli w/Erika Weed --- Welcome - 15:00 A Critique of Meritocracy from the Left - 21:00 Personality and Leadership Behavior - 33:30 Leadership, Self-Actualization, and Social Media - 38:00 Leadership and Self-Awareness - 43:00 Complexity and Truth - 46:00 Leadership and Creating Effective Teams - 55:00 Leadership and Adapting to Change - 58:00 Amazon, Whole Foods, Rebellion and Resistance to Change - 1:08:00 The Dark Triad - 1:21:15 Staying on the Path - 1:35:0...

Jan 08, 20252 hr 47 min

BONUS - Season Four Trailer - The End of the Quarter Century

Season Four Trailer - The End of the Quarter Century --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out HSCT Publishing at: https://www...

Jan 07, 202513 min

When the Man Comes Around by Douglas Wilson and The Book of Revelation w/Brian Bagley

Leadership Lessons From the Great Books #133 - When the Man Comes Around by Douglas Wilson and The Book of Revelation w/Brian Bagley --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - When the Man Comes Around by Douglas Wilson and The Book of Revelation . 08:59 Book Explains Postmillennialism and Reformed Theology. 15:55 Early Church Councils' Traditions, Scripture, and Discontents. 19:50 Christianity's History: Struggles, Influences, Key Figures. 25:51 Doug Wilson's COVID Position. 31:36 What Will You Build...

Dec 31, 20242 hr 59 min

BONUS - The Book of Matthew - Christmas Day Message

The Book of Matthew , Chapter 1:1 through Chapter 2:23, KJV Translation --- Music: Orchestra Gli Armonici, 100908 Concerto della Madonna dei fiori, 18 G.F.Haendel, The Messiah, Hallelujah & Carol of the Bells ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dec 25, 202410 min