The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America by Coleman Hughes --- Exploring Coleman Hughes’s new book, The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America , Jesan Sorrells and Dorollo Nixon, Jr. examine how generational shifts challenge old narratives around race and victimhood. They discuss the historical roots of colorblindness, the rise of neo-racism in elite institutions, and practical solutions for leaders navigating race politics in 21st-century America. The episo...
Feb 16, 2026•2 hr 5 min
Malcolm X Speaks: Selected Speeches and Statements . George Breitman, ed. w/Dorollo Nixon & Jesan Sorrells --- Exploring “Malcolm X Speaks” by Malcolm X, Jesan Sorrells, and Dorollo Nixon, Jr. examine the fiery rhetoric, legacy, and leadership lessons of Malcolm X in the context of Black History Month. They break down the revolutionary’s stance on political action versus violence, his critique of the American political system, and the tension between moral authority rooted in religion versus...
Feb 11, 2026•1 hr 51 min
Leaders, it’s time to articulate a vision for black Americans, here at the end of the Fourth Turning. --- 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 . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From T...
Feb 10, 2026•8 min
RE-BROADCAST - The Omni-Americans by Albert L. Murray w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells --- Exploring Albert Murray’s The Omni Americans, hosts Jesan Sorrells and Tom Libby unpack what it means to be “American” through the lens of race, culture, and music, and how these lessons inform modern leadership. They discuss the tension and synthesis inherent in America’s multicultural identity, the unique challenges of passing wisdom between generations, and the leadership insights found in Murray’s refl...
Feb 04, 2026•1 hr 39 min
Leaders, our national critical thinking fails us around issues of race. --- 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 . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https:...
Feb 03, 2026•16 min
Mash Up Episode ft. Leadership Models w/John Hill --- Examining themes from 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership by Jesan Sorrells, Jesan Sorrells and guest co-host John Hill discuss the critical role of vision in effective leadership, exploring the difference between constrained and unconstrained approaches. They break down the impact of post-pandemic changes on organizational models, the importance of alignment between leaders and teams, and why literature—rather than...
Jan 28, 2026•1 hr 40 min
Leaders, you must have a vision before you have a model of leadership. --- 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 . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https:/...
Jan 27, 2026•12 min
"The Great Instauration" by Francis Bacon w/Brian Bagley & Jesan Sorrells --- Delving into Francis Bacon’s "The Great Instauration," Jesan Sorrells and guest Brian Bagley examine how Bacon’s foundational ideas on empirical skepticism shape leadership and challenge modern secular idols. The conversation explores Bacon’s historical context, his impact on the scientific method, and how theology and humility inform true leadership transformation today. They address the rise of contemporary idols...
Jan 21, 2026•1 hr 34 min
Leaders restoration has more meaning behind it than as a synonym for gentrification. --- 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 . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Po...
Jan 20, 2026•15 min
Candide by Francois Voltaire w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells --- Dissecting Voltaire’s Candide with Jesan Sorrells and Tom Libby, this episode kicks off Season Five by exploring the absurdities of leadership, the legacy of Enlightenment thinking, and the challenge of sincerity in a meme-driven world. They unpack Voltaire’s satire to reveal practical lessons for modern leaders, including confronting organizational absurdity, distinguishing between moral and physical courage, and the enduring imp...
Jan 14, 2026•1 hr 51 min
Leaders gain more value from Voltaire than from the Harvard Business Review . --- 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 . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Le...
Jan 13, 2026•12 min
Season Five Trailer - Literate Leaders Restore The Chaotic World --- Kicking off Season Five, host Jesan Sorrells explores how deep literacy from great books equips leaders to separate signal from noise, solve problems, and prepare for generational change. The episode previews upcoming literary analysis, including The Great Instauration by Francis Bacon, East of Eden by John Steinbeck, and The Book of Common Prayer by Joan Didion, focusing on restoration, collective thinking, and solution-orient...
Jan 07, 2026•18 min
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis w/Christen Blair Horne & Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. 00:10 Belief, Theology, and Worldview. 08:32 "Confused Reading Journey" 10:44 "Fear of Critiquing Islam" 20:01 "Somme: 60,000 British Lost" 21:40 "Reflections on War and Legacy" 29:44 "Chesterton vs. Lewis: Class & Wit" 36:48 "Enlightenment's Law of Human Nature" 42:05 "Secular Shift in Christian Education" 44:49 "Exploring the Hebrew Roots Movemen...
Dec 31, 2025•2 hr 3 min
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 26, 2025•10 min
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens w/Tom Libby --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. 01:00 Charles's Struggles in Childhood. 05:39 Charles Dickens: School to Journalism. 11:44 Christmas' Modern Origins and Dickens' Influence. 20:10 "Marley's Ghost Visits Scrooge." 23:25 "Scrooge's Haunting Confrontation." 30:18 Never Too Late for Leadership. 38:29 Willingness to Change Matters. 44:08 "Cratchit Family's Festive Spirit." 47:39 Perception of Poverty Then &...
Dec 24, 2025•1 hr 36 min
A Burglar's Christmas by Willa Cather w/Tom Libby --- 00:00 - Welcome and Introduction - A Burglar's Christmas by Willa Cather. 04:25 - Opening A Burglar's Christmas by Willa Cather. 08:21 - Willa Cather Wrote at the Crossroads of Modernity. 12:43 - Setting Goals and the Vagaries of New Year's Resolutions. 18:01 - Check Out Jesan's Time Management Training Videos on YouTube. 25:24 - Joan Didion, Virginia Woolf, and What We Don't Say About the Patriarchy. 31:13 - Leaders Avoid Hiding in the Word ...
Dec 17, 2025•1 hr 48 min
A collection of ramblings about Christmas memories... --- 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://ww...
Dec 16, 2025•5 min
At Christmas Time by Anton Chekhov --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - At Christmas Time by Anton Chekhov. 02:50 Unable to Read, Write, and See Hope at the End of a Long Year. 10:33 Struggles, Soldiers, and Family. 13:41 Three Faces of Patriarchy. 15:00 You Got What You Want. Now, You Can Hardly Stand It, Though. 16:37 Understanding Power Cycles in Russia. 21:18 New Year at the Door. 25:56 Leadership Beyond Box-Checking. 26:50 Chekhov, Tyranny, and Transition. 34:53 Restoration, Leadership, and...
Dec 10, 2025•40 min
Leaders, what is the reason for the season? --- 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...
Dec 09, 2025•4 min
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway w/Jesan Sorrells & Libby Unger --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway. 00:36 A Farewell to Arms : Insights from the Book. 05:33 Hemingway's Vivid War Reflections. 14:17 Hemingway, War, and Modernity. 17:12 America's Role in WWI. 22:27 Technology, War, and Casualties. 32:12 System Conformity vs Resistance. 39:02 "Decoding Post-Modern Psyops and Propaganda Narratives." 41:35 "NYC Politics: Cynicism Reigns." 47:32 "Yout...
Dec 03, 2025•1 hr 57 min
Leaders lead, even through the holiday season. --- 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.hsctp...
Dec 02, 2025•4 min
From The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, The 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation. --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - The 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation by President George Washington (1789). 00:55 Origins of Thanksgiving in the United States of America. 04:43 The 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation by President George Washington. 08:00 Listen and Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast. --- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ . The Fred W. Smit...
Nov 27, 2025•10 min
The Earth is All That Lasts by Mark Lee Gardner w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - The Earth is all That Lasts by Mark Lee Gardner 02:10 Gender Roles in Warfare. 06:19 Tribal Wars and Custer’s Legacy. 14:11 War, Losses, and Retreat. 17:43 Research vs. Cultural Authenticity. 25:09 Black Hills Perspectives and History. 30:12 King Philip's War and Aftermath. 32:11 Hidden Native Heritage and Identity. 42:07 Sitting Bull vs. Communication Tech 47:56 Miracle of Europ...
Nov 26, 2025•1 hr 58 min
Leaders, my generation will lead. But we must do it without the pose of cynicism or skeptical disinterest. --- 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/LLF...
Nov 25, 2025•9 min
The Earth is All That Lasts by Mark Lee Gardner w/Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 "Leadership Lessons: Winter & Spring." 04:57 "Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull." 10:07 Mark Lee Gardner: American West Author. 12:09 Mark: Expert on the American West. 15:59 Treaties and Warrior Cultures. 21:45 "Native Tribes and European Triumph." 23:32 Tragedy, Triumph, and Human History. 28:43 Bias in War Documentation. 30:19 "Lessons from History's Tragedies." 35:55 "Why Read History Books." 38:01 "Revelations and War...
Nov 19, 2025•47 min
Leaders, we have to acknowledge where the energies of young men can go. --- 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 Publish...
Nov 18, 2025•7 min
War by Sebastian Junger w/ John Hill aka "Small Mtn" & Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 "Trade-Offs and War Decisions" 17:06 Sales Roles and Pride Dynamics 24:48 "Reflections on Military Legacy" 36:37 Future Warfare: AI and Drones 50:11 "Understanding Conflict and Consequences" 01:00:56 "Reflections on Military Service" 01:07:27 Leadership and Intentional Selling Parallel 01:20:24 Martial Arts and Community Connection 01:28:09 Struggling to Conform and Belong 01:39:07 Respecting Unpopular Opinions O...
Nov 12, 2025•2 hr 17 min
Leaders, avoid tripping and falling into the current LLM hype cycle. --- 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...
Nov 11, 2025•6 min
Veteran's Day Message --- In Flanders' Field By John McRae --- 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...
Nov 11, 2025•9 min
War by Sebastian Junger (Introduction) w/Jesan Sorrells. --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - War by Sebastian Junger. 01:00 Understanding Soldiers and Modern War. 07:23 Fear, Killing, Love Dynamics. 10:16 Sebastian Junger: Journalist & Author. 13:01 Sebastian Junger's Endurance & Neutrality. 17:51 War’s Heat, Fear, and Struggle. 22:07 Modern Warfare's Changing Motivations. 23:19 Evolution of Warfare's Psychology. 30:36 Violence, Legacy, and Inflection Points. 32:01 Transitioning to Seri...
Nov 06, 2025•40 min
