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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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123:24

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis w/Christen Blair...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/12/31

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

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RE-BROADCAST - The Book of Matthew - Christmas Day...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/12/26

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 ★

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RE-BROADCAST - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens...

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2025/12/24

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 &

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RE-BROADCAST - A Burglar's Christmas by Willa Cather...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/12/17

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

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Shorts # 205 - Christmas Memories Don't All Match Up...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/12/16

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/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out HSCT Publishing at:

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RE-BROADCAST - At Christmas Time by Anton Chekhov...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/12/10

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 at the End of a Long Year.10:00 - The Tyranny of the Patriarchy.15:00 - You Got What You Want. Now You Can Hardly Stand It Though.25:00 - Healing and Restoration at the End of a Long 2025.---Opening and Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.---Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional

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Shorts #204 - The Reason for the Season

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/12/09

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/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out HSCT Publishing at:

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A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway w/Jesan...

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2025/12/03

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 "Youth,

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Shorts #203 - Leading Through the Holiday Season

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/12/02

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/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out HSCT Publishing at:

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BONUS - The 1789 Thanksgiving Day Proclamation by...

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2025/11/27

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

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The Earth is all That Lasts by Mark Lee Gardner w/Tom...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/11/26

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 Tech47:56 Miracle of European

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Shorts #202 - An Appeal to My Generation...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/11/25

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:

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47:04

The Earth is all That Lasts by Mark Lee Gardner...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/11/19

The Earth is All That Lasts by Mark Lee Gardner w/Jesan Sorrells------Music: Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, Op. 46 - IV. In the Hall Of The Mountain King - Czech National Orchestra---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

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Shorts #201 - The Conditions That Make War

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/11/18

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/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out HSCT

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War by Sebastian Junger w/ John Hill aka "Small Mtn"...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/11/12

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 Dynamics24:48 "Reflections on Military Legacy"36:37 Future Warfare: AI and Drones50:11 "Understanding Conflict and Consequences"01:00:56 "Reflections on Military Service"01:07:27 Leadership and Intentional Selling Parallel01:20:24 Martial Arts and Community Connection01:28:09 Struggling to Conform and Belong01:39:07 Respecting Unpopular Opinions

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Shorts #200 - Not Tripping and Falling Into the Hype...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/11/11

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/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out HSCT Publishing

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Leadership Lessons From The Great Books (Bonus) -...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/11/11

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/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out HSCT Publishing at:

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War by Sebastian Junger (Introduction) w/Jesan Sorrells

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/11/06

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 Serious

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Shorts #199 - Laying Down Your Life for Your Friends

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/11/04

Leaders, there is no greater act a man can do... ---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/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out HSCT Publishing at:

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The First World War by John Keegan w/Tom Libby &...

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books ·

2025/10/29

The First World War by John Keegan w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells---00:00 "Roots of War and Vengeance"06:45 "Origins of Modern Middle East"11:58 Origins of Modern War Planning21:52 Early Communication & Aristocratic Diplomacy24:47 "Plans Fail Under Pressure"29:34 The Assassination That Sparked WWI37:45 "Next Man Up Leadership"39:39 "US Military Decision-Making Explained"49:06 "Somme: Britain's Greatest Tragedy"52:21 "Normandy: Sacrifice for Victory"01:00:59 "Undercover Boss: Season

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