Leadership Lessons From The Great Books

Leaders, never bet against the American people. ---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://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Les Misérables by Victor Hugo w/Jesan Sorrells & Libby Unger---Jesan Sorrells and Libby Unger explore Victor Hugo's masterpiece Les Misérables, examining its insights on moral authority, the impact of historical trauma, and the power of redemption in leadership. They discuss Hugo's romanticism, the enduring influence of French history on civic institutions, and how individual heroism still inspires contemporary audiences. The episode also draws parallels between Les Misérables' characters, modern social issues, and the necessity of aligning leadership values with virtuous action.Book Title: Les MisérablesAuthor: Victor HugoGuests: Jesan Sorrells, Libby Unger---Time-Stamped Overview---00:00 Introduction to a Classic Book06:31 Discovering French history through Les Mis13:15 European influence and historical trends17:10 Victor Hugo's impact on France26:14 Moral authority in leaders and characters27:34 Ben Hur and themes of revenge36:57 Monsignor Bienvenue's isolating virtue42:19 Life after prison struggles42:58 The power of small kindnesses49:50 Perceptions of America through the FIFA World Cup (2026)58:02 Discussing political candidates' solutions59:35 Consequences in a democratic republic01:07:35 Populism and public sacrifice01:12:55 Valjean's transformation through grace01:17:16 Reflections on Waterloo's aftermath01:23:54 Impact of Waterloo on French psyche01:28:57 Napoleon crowns himself emperor01:33:13 Understanding homelessness as a human issue01:39:34 Discussing poverty in Les Misérables01:45:57 Unexpected performance sparks epiphany01:48:24 Lessons on being heroic---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://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Leaders, we almost never examine the assumptions that underlie the scaffolding of the decisions we make.---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://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace w/John Hill & Jesan Sorrells---In this episode, the hosts dive deep into Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace, exploring the novel’s themes of sacred vs. profane worldviews, the challenges of re-sacralizing modern Western culture, and how historical shifts in meaning affect society today. They examine the influence of religion, technology, and literature on leadership and personal identity, drawing parallels between ancient struggles and contemporary moral dilemmas. The episode also addresses America’s unique cultural experiment in pluralism, the role of skepticism, and the power of books to transmit ideas across generations.Book Title: Ben HurAuthor: Lew WallaceGuest: John HillHost: Jesan Sorrells---Time-Stamped Overview---00:00 Transformation of Western Society12:23 Introducing Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace24:03 The struggle of modern times38:52 Understanding your target audience52:36 Why I Avoid Politics Here55:36 Evolution from Ethnos to Race01:08:21 Hannah Arendt on the Eichmann trial01:16:01 Discussing morality without religion01:34:24 Balancing work, productivity, and purpose01:36:17 Questioning traditional approaches01:51:21 Discussing cultural criticism and religion02:02:44 Discussing sales motivation and beliefs02:10:01 Gen Z's religious beliefs shifting02:24:01 Embracing change and personal growth02:30:05 Meaningful conversations at rallies---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://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Order of the Day (1944) by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander.---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://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★