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Leadership Lessons From The Great Books

Leadership Toolbox Podcast Network

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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103:32

Mash Up Episode ft. 12 Rules For Leaders Deep Dive -...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/04/08

Mash Up Episode ft. 12 Rules For Leaders Deep Dive - Leadership Models from Sun-Tzu to Albert Murray w/David Baumrucker & Jesan Sorrells---Explore the gap between leadership models and real-world practice as Jesan Sorrells and guest David Baumrucker examine the pitfalls of rigid frameworks and the necessity for leader courage in today’s volatile environment. They discuss the enduring value of classical wisdom, the influence of myth according to Carl Jung, and the critical challenge

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8:09

Shorts #218 - The Twilight of the Novel

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/04/07

The death of the novel isn't exaggerated, but the death of the book is. ---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:

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119:08

The Man Who Was Thursday by G. K. Chesterton w/Neal...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/04/01

The Man Who Was Thursday by G. K. Chesterton ---This episode dives into G.K. Chesterton’s novel The Man Who Was Thursday, exploring its psychedelic narrative twists, literary influences, and enduring philosophical questions for leaders. Jesan Sorrells and guest Neal Kalechofsky discuss Chesterton’s critique of nihilism and anarchy, the book’s connections to figures like Nietzsche and Tolkien, and the challenge of retaining moral clarity in an age saturated by distraction and technology

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11:42

Shorts #217 - The Timshol, the Turpitude, and the...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/03/31

Will our egos rule over us, or will we master them?---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:

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13:55

Shorts #216 - The Need for Hope

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/03/24

This one is going to be a little more spiritual than perhaps you might be used to from me.---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

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110:03

The Third Man by Graham Greene w/Jesan Sorrells &...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/03/18

The Third Man by Graham Greene---Exploring Graham Greene’s postwar classic, The Third Man, Jesan Sorrells and Ryan J. Stout unravel the psychology of unreliable narrators, leadership in times of nihilism, and the timeless challenge of ethical decision-making amid a world of grifters and cons. They dive into Greene’s cinematic writing style, his nuanced character portrayals, and how postwar Vienna mirrors our own era of skepticism and manipulation. The conversation draws out practical

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16:11

Shorts #215 - Leadership in Absurd Times

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/03/17

Leading in absurd times requires a commitment to objective truth.---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:

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118:12

Oil! by Upton Sinclair w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/03/11

Oil! by Upton Sinclair ---Exploring the first 100 pages of Oil! by Upton Sinclair, Jesan Sorrells and Tom Libby dive into the gritty realities of entrepreneurship, the evolving concept of work-life balance, and how leadership demands both killer instinct and humility. They draw parallels between entrepreneurship and film direction, critique society’s shifting attitudes toward work and success, and dissect how true leaders mentor others amidst competitive challenges. Hear lively debates on

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17:12

Shorts #214 - The Social Reformer and the Demon in...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/03/10

God, save us from the tender mercies of the social reformer.---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:

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88:16

Stomping the Blues by Albert L. Murray w/Tom Libby &...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/03/04

Stomping the Blues by Albert L. Murray---Exploring Albert Murray’s landmark book, Stomping the Blues, Jesan Sorrells and Tom Libby unpack the true roots of jazz and blues as uniquely American art forms. The hosts break down how Murray distinguishes the blues idiom from jazz, the importance of improvisation in both music and leadership, and why understanding America’s cultural “soundtrack” is vital for restoring meaning and moral direction in turbulent times.Book Title: Stomping the

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12:59

Shorts #213 - Chesterton's Lamppost and the Paradox...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/03/03

Leaders, we begin rebuilding Chesterton's Fence by restoring the fences in ourselves. ---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

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125:56

A Conflict of Visions: The Hidden Origins of...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/02/25

A Conflict of Visions: The Hidden Origins of Ideological Conflict by Thomas Sowell---Exploring Thomas Sowell’s A Conflict of Visions, Jesan Sorrells and Ryan J Stout break down the enduring clash between constrained and unconstrained worldviews at the root of ideological and political strife. They discuss how these visions shape society’s approach to justice, leadership, and individual responsibility, and examine practical impacts in everything from education to personal development. The

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Shorts #212 - Jazz as the Soundtrack to a New Golden Age

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/02/24

Leaders, you might be listening to it, but can you hear it?---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:

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14:22

Shorts #211 - An Irreconcilable Conflict of Visions

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/02/17

Leaders, two visions of human nature and human institutions have been locked in conflict since the time of Cain and Abel. ---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

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124:30

The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/02/16

The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America by Coleman Hughes ---00:00 "Leadership Lessons: Exploring Race & Identity"18:01 "What Will You Do Next?"21:48 "Race: Meaning, History, and Impact"41:05 "Attending a Preschool Party."44:28 "Critique of Corporate Cultural Messaging."59:53 "Freedom, Identity, and Worldview Shift."01:04:23 "Dorollo's Deep Passion for Genealogy."01:22:03 "Neo-Racism and Elite Institutions."01:25:23 "Challenging Narratives: Neoracism and

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RE-BROADCAST - Malcolm X Speaks: Selected Speeches...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/02/11

Malcolm X Speaks: Selected Speeches and Statements. George Breitman, ed. w/Dorollo Nixon & Jesan Sorrells---00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Discussion of Malcolm X's speeches and Statements with Dorollo Nixon.02:00 "Black Revolution" by Malcolm X.06:30 The Literary Life of Malcolm X.08:43 Malcolm X's Impact on Leadership Culture.14:52 The Split in Black American Culture We All Live With.16:19 Separatist Movements in the United States of America.24:27 "The Ballot or the Bullet" by

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Shorts #210 - A Vision for Black America at the End...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/02/10

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 The

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98:59

RE-BROADCAST - The Omni-Americans by Albert L. Murray...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/02/04

RE-BROADCAST - The Omni-Americans by Albert L. Murray w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells ---00:00 Insightful African-American Narrative08:55 "Generational Ethnic Awakenings in America"16:49 Critique of Moynihan Report Impacts19:14 White Perceptions of Black Defiance27:41 Unconditional Embrace Beyond Color30:18 Talent Overcomes Boundaries37:56 Debating Ancestry and Identity Perception43:53 "Harriet Tubman's Heroic Legacy"47:07 "American Identity in Political Shifts"51:17 "Debating America's

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Shorts #208 - The Minority Report on Conventional Wisdom

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/02/03

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:

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99:41

Mash Up Episode ft. Leadership Models w/John Hill

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2026/01/28

Mash Up Episode ft. Leadership Models w/John Hill---00:00 "Leadership, Legacy, and Modern Challenges"09:51 Leadership Misalignment and Sales Challenges16:04 Understanding Others' Values at Work17:24 "Meaningful Sales and Success Strategies"27:51 "Shifting Perspectives and Accountability"30:15 "Creating Space for Open Dialogue"38:52 "3Cs Methodology for Effective Leadership"41:06 "Candor and Courage in Leadership"45:22 "Leadership Models in Chaos"53:42 "Blind Devotion and Growth"57:34

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