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Leadership Lessons From the Great Books - The New Jerusalem by Gilbert Keith Chesterton
18 Dec 2024
00:38:51
Leadership Lessons From the Great Books #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. ---
Leadership Lessons From the Great Books - Shorts #159 - The Literary Novels Men Will Read
17 Dec 2024
00:08:30
There are novels men will read, but it'll take courageous leadership to write them. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From the Great Books - Shorts #155 - What Principled Leadership Faces
19 Nov 2024
00:05:39
Leaders, don't be ignorant of what lies in the clearing at the end of the path of principle. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - All Quiet On the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
13 Nov 2024
01:01:54
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #127 - All Quiet On the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to All Quiet On the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque. 02:00 "The First World War was a Costly Mistake." - John Keegan
05:48 All Quiet On the Western Front - Part One.
10:19 The Literary Life of Eric Maria Remarque.
11:35 Lessons Learned in the Trenches of WWI.
16:19 All Quiet On the Western Front - Part Two.
20:04 Us and Them on the Frontlines.
24:05 War as a Purifying Action.
29:05 All Quiet On the Western Front - Part Three.
30:29 Removing Your Gas Mask Will Get You Killed.
35:20 The Enemy Gets a Vote.
36:34 Adapt or Lose: Success Requires Strategic Change.
39:44 Adapt or Risk Losing Against Adaptable Opponents.
43:53 Literature and Understanding Leadership Challenges.
49:27 Merit, Class, Leadership Questions in All Quiet On the Western Front.
52:08 Solutions to Problems: Leading Without the Respect of Those You Lead.
54:32 Leadership Lessons from All Quiet On the Western Front.
--- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From the Great Books - Shorts #154 - Leading Large and Small
12 Nov 2024
00:04:53
Leaders, think carefully on the scale of what you'd like to lead on. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From the Great Books - Shorts #153 - Demonstrating the Appropriate Level of Revolutionary Elan
05 Nov 2024
00:04:48
Leaders, when the fight commences, no one will care what your principles were before the fight started. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - (Bonus) - Extreme Ownership: How the US Navy Seals Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin w/Atlas Aultman
23 Oct 2024
02:26:36
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - (Bonus) - Extreme Ownership: How the US Navy Seals Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin w/Atlas Aultman --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Extreme Ownership: How the US Navy Seals Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin w/Atlas Aultman. 02:00 Extreme Ownership - Introduction 10:37 Atlas Aultman: Personal History and Presidential Missions. 17:01 Extreme Ownership Inspired Personal and Professional Growth. 22:54 Atlas Aultman: Bouncer to Diplomatic Corps. 29:55 How Dysfunctional is the U.S. Military? 35:00 THe U.S. Military as a Corporate Entity. 41:20 Special Operations Mission Preparation Process. 47:20 Extreme Ownership - Execution, Leadership, and Decentralized Command. 50:10 The Biggest Challenge to Leadership Success is the Leader Themselves. 57:45 Atlas Aultman: Brian Tracy and Targets versus Goals. 01:00:22 Extreme Ownership - Prioritize and Execute. 01:06:47 Prioritize, Execute, Focus, and Chaos. 01:12:34 The Enemy Always Gets a Vote. 01:21:46 We're Done with the Commercial Internet. 01:25:32 Extreme Ownership - Discipline, Freedom, and the Dichotomy of Leadership. 01:34:10 Discipline Equals Freedom. 01:38:35 Atlas Aultman: Management and Leadership are Two Different Things. 01:46:53 The Importance of Clarity in a Communication Hierarchy. 02:06:28 Leaders, Take Responsibility, Inspire Others, and Create Strong Families. 02:07:56 Atlas Aultman: Legacy, Ownership, and Accountability. 02:19:53 Staying on the Leadership Path with Extreme Ownership: How the US Navy Seals Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. --- Connect with Atlas Aultman below:
Leadership Lessons From the Great Books - Poems by Alfred, Lord Tennyson w/Ryan J. Stout & Moumin Quazi
11 Dec 2024
02:05:35
Leadership Lessons From the Great Books #130 - Poems by Alfred, Lord Tennyson w/Ryan J. Stout & Moumin Quazi --- 00:00 Lifelong quest for knowledge and legacy fulfillment.
18:53 Generational influence and struggle to pass legacy.
30:33 Honoring language, nostalgia, poetry process, 17 years.
41:43 Science clarifies understanding, not fragmenting knowledge.
51:03 Debate: evolution vs. creationism and existence meaning
57:36 America's lack of public grieving for disasters.
01:11:02 Mythological past remains relevant and impactful today.
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - Sitting Bull: His Life and Legacy by Ernie LaPointe w/Tom Libby
16 Oct 2024
01:28:18
Sitting Bull: His Life and Legacy by Ernie LaPointe with Tom Libby --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Sitting Bull: His Life and Legacy by Ernie LaPointe.
06:00 Native culture allows name changes throughout life.
13:38 Modern technology bridges gaps in cultural understanding.
17:34 American culture lacks traditional family guidance markers.
23:53 Technology access unites kids; written word preserves heritage.
01:21:57 Federal government's actions alienate native people unjustly.
--- Listen to Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #79 - Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West by Dee Brown w/Tom Libby here-->https://share.transistor.fm/s/35ce4ef3 --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From the Great Books - Shorts #150 - Honor and Responsibilities
15 Oct 2024
00:04:47
Leaders, your honor will be great, but your responsibilities will be greater. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - Top Five Science Fiction Films for Leaders w/Tom Libby
09 Oct 2024
01:51:45
Top Five Science Fiction Films for Leaders with Tom Libby --- 00:00 Welcome to the Top Five Science Fiction Films for Leaders with Tom Libby. 05:14 Philip K. Dick: Award-Winning Author. 15:13 Sci-fi Film Evolution: From Godzilla Suits to CGI. 19:47 The Appeal of Old Monster Movies for Leaders. 23:18 Post-WWII Godzilla: Thoughts for Leaders on Atomic Musings. 28:01 Dr. Strangelove, Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. 33:30 The MADD-Theory. 38:55 Idiocracy and The Power of a Taco Bell Future. 42:57 Blade Runner and "Tears in the Rain." 52:07 We Live in the Dystopian Now. 58:04 Alien, Aliens, and Sigourney Weaver's Female Badass. 01:01:07 The Convoluted Shared Universe Film Theory. 01:06:32 Aliens and the Power of James Cameron. 01:11:05 The Philosophy of Camp in Film. 01:19:55 Responsible for Film Issue at Movie House. 01:21:48 Love of Film vs. Impact of Film. 01:30:36 Genre Flexibility and the Planet of the Apes. 01:32:55 Old Movies had Deep Stories. 01:39:53 Sequels and Genre Disappointment. 01:44:04 Film Franchise Quality. 01:48:28 Staying on the Leadership Path with Science Fiction Films. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - Dune by Frank Herbert w/Daniel A. Bentle & Ryan J. Stout
02 Oct 2024
01:46:31
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #123 - Dune by Frank Herbert w/Daniel A. Bentle & Ryan J. Stout --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Dune by Frank Herbert 00:20 Extracting Leadership Lessons from Dune. 05:26 Dune and the Achetype of the Messiah Leader. 12:01 The Leadership Training of Paul Atredies. 18:08 Dan Bentle and Recognizing Leadership Lessons in Dune. 25:19 The Literary Life of Frank Herbert. 29:50 Dune and T.E. Lawrence. 34:07 Humility and Self-Examination. 40:54 The Way of the Gun in Dune. 43:28 Spice, Arraks, and Leadership Lessons from the Harkonnens. 51:07 Balancing Leadership, Distance, and Authority. 55:48 Leadership Tension: Familiarity vs. Distance in Leadership Relationships. 01:03:46 Duke Leo and Personal Leadership Failures. 01:06:45 The Challenge of Finding and Being a Strong "Number Two." 01:13:09 Interstellar Colonization and Human Will. 01:15:45 The Value of Good Advisors. 01:25:05 Defining Leadership Success. 01:27:47 Book vs. Film - Dune, Part One vs. Dune, Part Two. 01:32:29 Solutions to Problems at the End of the Fourth Turning. 01:37:51 Think for Yourself, Challenge Norms, and Seek Knowledge. 01:43:05 Staying on the Leadership Path with Dune by Frank Herbert. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury w/John Hill aka "Small Mountain"
25 Sep 2024
02:36:11
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #122 - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury w/John Hill aka "Small Mountain." --- 00:00 Discussing Ray Bradbury's leadership themes in Fahrenheit 451. 15:45 Seek professional insights before starting customer service projects. 30:10 Reading to children helps their articulation skills. 41:30 Montag hides the book; Beatty visits and converses. 51:39 Media controls minds; action disrupts the system. 01:01:49 Jim Jordan proposes controversial public employment for ex-military. 01:12:31 Disillusioned with government transparency and competence. 01:22:22 Concerned by declining faith in the electoral process. 01:27:15 I can't follow ineffective or clueless leaders. 01:34:58 Books reveal reality; society prefers comfortable illusions. 01:46:58 Reflects on character: coward or manipulator? 02:05:33 Leadership and marketing perceptions need deeper engagement. 02:08:13 Conversations driving ideas for my book writing. 02:20:04 We owe future generations our lasting contributions. 02:27:01 Balancing creative pressure and long-term significance. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - Lolita by Vladimir Nabakov w/Claire Chandler
18 Sep 2024
02:34:13
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #121 - Lolita by Vladimir Nabakov w/Claire Chandler --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From the Great Books - Shorts #158 - Leadership Games
10 Dec 2024
00:05:39
Leaders, understand the games you are playing now and in the future. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - Sonnets by William Shakespeare w/Christen Horne
11 Sep 2024
02:08:24
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #120 - Sonnets by William Shakespeare w/Christen Horne --- 00:00 A perfect example of changing personal growth. 10:48 Shakespeare's sonnets reveal his intricate love life. 23:57 Focus on cyclical, lyrical leadership, avoiding mechanistic pitfalls. 33:25 Shakespeare wrote during a cultural transition period. 46:19 Pleasure is fleeting; daily struggles persist relentlessly. 56:24 Individual solutions shouldn't dictate broad policy approaches. 01:07:24 Leaders face challenges with generational and relational changes. 01:17:22 Middle management is overwhelmed by pressures from all sides. 01:28:43 Ideological shifts challenge centralized institutions, proposing alternatives. 01:38:45 Romanticism valued authenticity; declined due to 20th-century events. 01:50:12 Individual paths are determined by God and luck. 01:58:50 Aligning marriage aesthetics with meaningful connection, ideally. ---
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare w/Libby Unger
28 Aug 2024
01:53:26
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #118 - A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare w/Libby Unger --- 00:00 Famous play mixes fairies, comedy, and symbolism. 07:27 Shakespeare's play sets up a 16th-century dynamic. 13:36 Shakespeare draws from myths, and has double meanings. 16:17 Father-daughter relationship, marriage, and love's impact. 24:13 Courtship's comparison to drug use historical acceptance. 29:38 Introducing fairies in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." 33:28 Oberon confronts Titania about her behavior. 40:48 Comedians are truth-tellers, forcing new perspectives. 46:29 Bill Maher cornered, no room to maneuver. 53:48 Overcoming ego is important for constructive conversations. 01:00:14 Titania's speech cleverly ties in seasonal shifts. 01:03:04 Oberon wants the changeling boy, but Titania refuses. 01:10:27 Looney Tunes transmits culture through cartoons. 01:14:11 Looney Tunes cartoons from 1930s to 1970s. 01:18:09 Daffy Duck avoids getting shot in Looney Tunes. 01:23:39 TV news developed in 1950s and 1960s. 01:28:44 Internet content slowed down can be impactful. 01:38:11 Rude mechanicals rehearse the play, and chaos ensues. 01:39:54 Shenanigans undo and love as motivators. 01:45:17 Embracing tough love for a productive environment. ---
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - Lessons in Leadership: A Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks w/Tom Libby and Richard Messing
21 Aug 2024
01:45:30
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #117 - Lessons in Leadership: A Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks w/Tom Libby and Richard Messing. --- 00:00 The Torah guides leadership, offering valuable lessons. 09:24 Leadership requires personal responsibility and sacrifice. 13:06 Rabbi Jonathan Sachs, prolific author, and impactful orator. 20:00 Richard values listening and learning, seeks practical lessons. 26:10 Succession planning issues in organizations across generations. 31:33 Ensure fairness and equity in succession planning. 34:22 Examination of leadership lessons from the book of Exodus. 43:47 Rabbi Sacks explains Moses' leadership and speech. 48:21 Rabbi Sacks' book on ethical leadership challenge. 56:09 Leaders act without title, fulfilling necessary initiatives. 01:00:10 Challenges of leadership and self-reflection in business. 01:05:06 Testing courage, vision, and moral responsibility in leadership. 01:10:12 Biblical solution to succession and leadership issues. 01:12:55 Governor made bold, business-minded state budget decisions. 01:22:20 Rabbi Sacks discusses the impact of free speech. 01:23:42 America protects free speech, unlike other countries. 01:32:15 Open-mindedness and continuous learning from different perspectives. 01:35:49 Discover your values, and become a true leader. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - The Federalist Papers & Modern Leadership w/ Dorollo Nixon, Jr.
24 Jul 2024
01:47:03
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #115 - The Federalist Papers & Modern Leadership w/ Dorollo Nixon, Jr. --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - The Federalist Papers, Modern Leadership, and the Crisis of Incompetence. 05:00 The Challenge of Contemporary Issues from Assassinations to Government Coups. 09:12 Constitutional Concerns and Bureaucratic Failures in Agencies. 10:55 Criticism of Government Response to Historical Events. 18:20 Democratic Party Formation, Principles, and Changes Overview. 24:10 American Political Division, Appealing to the Middle 20%. 31:35 Congress Members Unite over Secret Service Failure. 36:16 In Alternate History Trump's Assassination Leads to Chaos. 39:43 A Threat to Democracy from Frustrated Individuals. 48:59 Federalist Papers Number 9 Emphasizes the Importance of Union. 54:20 Montesquieu's checks and balances in government. 57:41 Confederacy's dissolution, union benefits, and characteristics. 01:05:45 Emperor addressed empire crisis, moral rot internally. 01:10:57 Studying England's history reveals the origins of individualism. 01:14:52 Distraction with bread and circuses, endless warfare. 01:20:49 Crisis led to incompetent leadership and global feudalism. 01:26:42 Attitude towards immigrants reflects society's morality. 01:30:54 Many modern leaders lack traditional Christian values. 01:35:53 Love your neighbor, reform society, wait for change. 01:40:04 Building community requires sacrifice, it's worth it. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - The U.S. Constitution & The 10th Amendment w/ Dorollo Nixon, Jr.
17 Jul 2024
01:35:05
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #114 - The U.S. Constitution & The 10th Amendment w/ Dorollo Nixon, Jr. --- --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - The Declaration of Independence and Leadership w/ Dorollo Nixon, Jr.
10 Jul 2024
02:11:59
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #113 - The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson, et.al and Leadership w/ Dorollo Nixon, Jr. --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson, et. al. 03:00 Phoenix, Texas, and the Power of Fireworks. 09:00 The Declaration of Independence, Opening. 14:14 Never Bet Against America or Americans. 20:00 Thomas Jefferson, Writer of The Declaration of Independence. 25:00 The Influence of John Locke on Thomas Jefferson's Thinking. 32:08 Commentary on The Declaration of Independence from Fred W. Smith National Library. 40:21 Martha Washington versus Thomas Jefferson. 49:42 Jefferson, Adams, and a Commitment to Friendship. 51:00 The Declaration of Independence, The List of Grievances. 55:11 Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase. 01:09:59 The Declaration of Independence, The List of Grievances, cont. 01:13:00 King George's Misunderstood Rule. 01:23:46 Religious Puritans, Scottish Rebels, and Leading in Post-Colonial America. 01:27:17 English versus American Understanding of Leadership Best Practices. 01:40:33 The Declaration of Independence, The List of Grievances, cont. 01:48:00 Getting Back to the Past to Solve the Problems of the Future. 01:54:17 "We Tend to Argue to the Brink of the Apocalypse in the West." 02:00:36 The Collapse of The Bretton Woods Agreement and US Ensured Globalism. 02:05:00 Staying on the Leadership Path with The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson, et. al.
--- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas w/Christen Blair Horne
03 Jul 2024
02:12:22
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #112 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas w/Christen Horne --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. 02:00 The Arrival at Marseille Harbor. 06:00 The Literary Life of Alexandre Dumas. 13:40 Hannah Arendt on Eichmann's Trial in Jerusalem and The Count of Monte Cristo. 15:00 The Impact of The Count of Monte Cristo. 21:12 Gatekeeping, Insurgency and The Post-Modern Death of Opera. 31:28 Adventure, Monsters, Friendship, and Leadership Analysis. 41:39 The Plot Against Edmond Dantes. 48:00 Danglars, Leadership, and the Art of Revenge. 01:00:09 Twitter, X, and What Elon Does with His Money. 01:05:32 Leaders Understand Envy and Jealousy as Motivators. 01:18:01 Leadership Eschatology at the West's End. 01:31:03 Leaders Struggle with Inner Turmoil and External Expectations. 01:44:29 Omar Little on the Comparisons Between Robbery and Bureaucracy. 01:55:45 Endless Revolution and Political Movements. 02:00:00 Staying on the Leadership Path with The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. 02:01:18 Art, Commerce and Its Discontents. 02:09:03 Connect with Christen Horne Everywhere. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From the Great Books - Shorts #157 - Embodied Meaning in the Winter Season
03 Dec 2024
00:04:54
Leaders, the actions you take--or don't take--at this time of year are weighted with extra meaning. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - Their Eyes Were Watching God (Part 2) by Zora Neale Hurston w/Tom Libby
26 Jun 2024
01:19:06
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #111 - Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston w/Tom Libby --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. 02:00 Catching Up With Tom Libby. 04:00 Their Eyes Were Watching God - Chapters 9-12 Summary. 08:30 Janie's Evolution Over Time. 14:43 Leaders and the Class Struggle in America. 19:48 The Envy Machine That is the Mobile Phone. 24:49 Wisdom and Social Media Usage in Workplaces. 28:26 Leaders Enforce Company Policy. 32:46 On Google as a Workplace. 42:05 Leadership and the Seven Deadly Sins. 48:32 Their Eyes Were Watching God - Chapters 13-20 Summary. 49:59 Tea Cake, Hurricanes, and Seminole Indians. 54:50 Their Eyes Are Watching God and the Power of Relationships. 01:04:20 Leaders Lead by Example, Guiding Others Through Chaos. 01:06:50 The Rise of MEI. 01:12:36 Staying on the Leadership Path with Their Eyes Were Watching God.
--- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - Night by Elie Wiesel w/Ryan J. Stout and Libby Unger
19 Jun 2024
02:19:18
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #110 - Night by Elie Wiesel w/Ryan J. Stout and Libby Unger --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Night by Elie Wiesel. 05:00 Book highlights loss of humanity by state. 16:39 Questioning beliefs, warnings emerged unexpectedly, very interesting. 22:46 Difficulty imagining unimaginable horror, yet hope thrives. 42:13 Bitterness from war and Holocaust in literature. 43:49 Choose awareness over bitterness, navigate challenges wisely. 01:03:08 Resilience in facing adversity and choosing good. 01:06:28 Debates on AI and identity among writers. 01:18:07 Podcast emphasizes need for mature leadership in politics. 01:30:15 Combatting antisemitism intellectually, spiritually, and physically. 01:39:34 Creating alternative media landscapes using social tools. 01:58:48 Gulag experiences shape beliefs and identities. 02:09:52 Failing to recognize cyclical nature of history. 02:14:07 Read, watch, and change to avoid evil. --- Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. ---