
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
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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Jan 21, 2025 • 7min
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!---
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Jan 15, 2025 • 59min
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 focuses on practical knowledge.25:25 Education misaligns with practical skills for life.31:46 Virtual world vs. reality: leaders must choose.34:09 "12 Rules for Leaders": Intentional leadership guide.39:34 Loss of autonomy with the rise of technology.41:46 Rethink education, embrace manual competency, challenge systems.47:23 "College students need pragmatic problem-solving books."52:42 Begin with basics: real-world skills, reduce narcissism.54:16 Narcissists struggle with real-world competence limitations.58:03 Subscribe and review the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books podcast.---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!---
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Jan 14, 2025 • 6min
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!---
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Jan 8, 2025 • 1h 47min
The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli w/Erika Weed
BONUS - The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli w/Erika Weed---Welcome - 15:00A Critique of Meritocracy from the Left - 21:00Personality and Leadership Behavior - 33:30Leadership, Self-Actualization, and Social Media - 38:00Leadership and Self-Awareness - 43:00Complexity and Truth - 46:00Leadership and Creating Effective Teams - 55:00Leadership and Adapting to Change - 58:00Amazon, Whole Foods, Rebellion and Resistance to Change - 1:08:00The Dark Triad - 1:21:15Staying on the Path - 1:35:00---Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.---
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Jan 7, 2025 • 13min
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!---
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Dec 31, 2024 • 1h 59min
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 If Jesus Isn't Here on Earth to Do It?36:26 The Book of Revelation: Jerusalem's Fall and The New Church Age.38:30 John's Revelation: A Vision of Christ and The Seven Churches.47:46 The Nation of Israel Became Babylon.49:28 Jesus Critiques Religious Leaders and Predicts Persecution Consequences.55:32 Beast Demands Worship, Enforces Mark, and Deceives Mankind.59:52 Historical Patterns Favor Christendom Over the Islamic World.01:06:19 Ancient World Valued Sacrifice for Faith Deeply.01:14:19 Emperor Nero Linked to Persecution and Mark Symbolism.01:19:40 The King James Bible's Inaccessible Language.01:26:25 Schofield Bible Influenced Middle-Class Americans' Theological Battle.01:29:54 Premillennialists and Postmillennialists Differ on Christ's Return.01:37:44 Dispensationalists Believe Israel's Reconstitution Precedes Rapture.01:43:15 Everyone Has Their Version of The Apocalypse.01:47:43 EOY 2024 Wrap-Up: Evolving After 100 Episodes.01:50:34 Close and Summary: Christ Judges; Leaders Should Be Humble, And God-Fearing.---Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.---Gary DeMar and American Vision - https://americanvision.org/about/staff-profiles/.---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!---
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Dec 25, 2024 • 10min
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
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Dec 25, 2024 • 1h 18min
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry aka William Sydney Porter w/Tom Libby
#132 - The Gift of the Magi/Short Stories by O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) w/Tom Libby---00:00 Exploring leadership lessons from O. Henry's story.09:05 William Sydney Porter charged, imprisoned, wrote stories.12:34 Licensure is now formal, unlike 200 years ago.18:14 At least three jailed for non-murder crimes.21:40 Porter used O. Henry pseudonym to hide shame.30:47 Treat others kindly; you'll need them later.34:44 O. Henry's stories contrast Gilded Age's wealth.40:22 Perception shapes reality; experiences influence storytelling.45:00 Everyone faces personal trauma; understand and leverage.50:31 Mastering style, motivation, delivery is achievable.56:15 Della prepared for Jim's arrival nervously.59:14 Gifted expensive combs for hair she sold.01:06:38 Della benefits more; her hair will regrow.01:10:34 Decisions during COVID's early days were uncertain.---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!---
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Dec 24, 2024 • 8min
Shorts #160 - Closing Out 2024
Some thoughts for leaders at the end of 2024.---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!---
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Dec 18, 2024 • 39min
The New Jerusalem by Gilbert Keith Chesterton
#131 - The New Jerusalem by Gilbert Keith Chesterton---Leaders, lay the cornerstone for those who come next, or the stone you should have laid will be pushed atop you by the next generation and grind you to powder.---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!---
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