Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil by Hannah Arendt - w/Tom Libby and Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction: Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil by Hannah Arendt
01:00 The Nature of Conscience-less Leadership
09:39 Thoughtlessness and Evil Uncovered
11:49 Hannah Arendt's Political Philosophy
19:08 Lost Stories of Past Generations
27:22 Questioning Authority and Responsibility
29:06 Opioid Crisis and Accountability
35:46 AI Accountability and Regulation Needed
41:53 Eichmann's Distorted Kantian Ethics
46:30 Courage to Say "No"
50:58 Evolving Reactions to Pandemic Information
59:20 AI Search Quality Issues
01:04:38 Leaders Resisting AI Conformity
01:07:05 Navigating Leadership and Feedback
01:14:30 Staying on the Path: Lessons from Eichmann in Jerusalem.
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Leaders, we live in a world of trade-offs. Act accordingly.
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The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, July 4, 1776.
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Music: Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa, Performed by European Archive (https://musopen.org/)
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Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil by Hannah Arendt
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil by Hannah Arendt
01:00 Revisiting Nuremberg and Moral Accountability
06:07 Revisiting Historical Narratives and Bias
08:07 Highlighting Hannah Arendt: Political Philosopher
13:24 Hannah Arendt: Controversies and Legacy
15:02 Eichmann's Autobiographical Reflections
18:52 Eichmann's Fabricated Past Exposed
22:17 Eichmann's 1932 Turning Point
25:43 Reportage in 20th Century Journalism
32:29 Eichmann's Lack of Imagination
35:22 Eichmann: Bureaucracy and Individual Guilt
36:51 "Bureaucracy and Dehumanization"
40:08 Eichmann Trial's Complex Controversy
44:41 "Conformity, Thoughtlessness, and Evil"
46:38 Leadership Lessons from Eichmann in Jerusalem
52:32 "Secular Justice and Rising Antisemitism"
54:23 Immaturity Endangers Political Responsibility
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Leaders, there is a meritocracy. It's just brutal.
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1984 by George Orwell - Part One w/David Baumrucker, Claire Chandler, Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells
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A Bonus Episode featuring our brief thoughts on paper bags and leadership.
1984 by George Orwell w/David Baumrucker, Claire Chandler, Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction - 1984 by George Orwell
01:30 Mid-20th Century Literary Public
10:11 Orwell's Philosophy on History
11:08 Orwell's Totalitarianism Insights Analyzed
17:41 Winston's Role and Reader Integration
23:33 Brave New World vs. 1984
29:10 Reflections on Youth Reading Habits
32:38 Book Relevance Reflects Ongoing Reality
40:01 "Understanding Mid-Century Historical Contexts"
44:10 "Orwell's Call for Natural Living"
51:00 Science Fiction Trope Critique
59:16 Generational Gaps: Gen X to Gen Z
01:04:00 British Cynicism and Disillusionment
01:06:41 Misunderstanding Transcendence in Politics
01:15:51 Moral Laxity's Influence on Leadership
01:20:24 Orwell's Concerns: Political Language, Lazy Thinking and 1984
01:26:36 The Future's Unrealized Potential
01:27:59 Breaking Cynicism to Build Futures
01:35:25 Leadership and Finding Your Tribe
01:42:04 Effective Leadership Beyond Politics
01:45:48 American Uniparty and Special Interest Control
01:49:46 Power of the American Republic's People
01:54:26 Staying on the Path - Building Unity Through Family Traditions
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What are the things that only human beings can do?
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1984 by George Orwell w/Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction - 1984 by George Orwell
01:30 Mid-20th Century Cultural Shifts
04:56 "Discussing Orwell’s 1984 Themes"
08:24 George Orwell: Complex Personal Legacy
12:08 "1984: Orwell's Protest Literature"
18:43 "Revisiting Orwell's Language Politics"
23:52 "Living in a Managed Dystopia"
26:00 Dystopian Reality and Lost Utopia
30:23 "Explore Other Leadership Shows"
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Leaders, I recommend you pay less attention to the vibe shift and pay more attention to the energy underneath it.
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The Art of War by Sun-Tzu (Translated by Thomas Cleary) with Jesan Sorrells & Zac Stucki
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction - The Art of War by Sun-Tzu (Translated by Thomas Cleary)
01:00 "Revisiting The Art of War by Sun-Tzu
05:16 Category Errors and Communication
12:11 Understanding Tao: Translation Challenges
17:40 "Defining and Achieving Victory"
25:28 Erosion of National Traditions
31:09 "Nihilism, Postmodernism, and Class Divide"
35:37 Churchill's Mother and Institutional Trust
39:19 "Leadership: Discipline and Character"
44:55 Cultural Roots and Ethnocentrism
51:38 Christianity's Influence Versus Neo-Paganism
54:02 "Prayer's Role in Historical Change"
59:25 Focus on Human Nature in Sales
01:05:37 "Strategic Traps in Jiu Jitsu & Chess"
01:12:08 Elites Struggle with Multipolar World
01:19:31 "Prompt vs. Search Thinking"
01:21:01 Embrace Your Unique Humanity
01:25:35 "Predicting Consequences"
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Zac Stucki's Booklist:
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Leaders, let go of the anchor of fear in your eschatology that's holding you back.
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Order of the Day (1944) by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander
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Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Part One w/Tom Libby
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00:00 Exploring the Lost Generation's Legacy
07:23 Fitzgerald and Hollywood's Early Era
11:55 Fitzgerald's Struggles with Bestseller Status
16:29 "Grandfather's Post-War Ritual"
25:18 Fitzgerald's Artistic Struggle
28:29 Creative Process Is Over-Systematized
33:54 Art and Ownership Anxiety
41:10 Algorithms Compress Creativity
43:16 Waking People Through Great Characters
50:23 "Tragic Fate of Abe"
54:09 Abe North's Downfall and Demise
01:00:06 Flexible Workplace Accommodations
01:05:26 Warfare's Aftermath on Veterans
01:13:31 What's the Value of an MBA?
01:17:29 Return to Pre-Industrial Traditions
01:22:47 Correspondence Reflections from the Finger Lakes
01:24:46 "Elegy for the Lost Generation"
01:31:02 Exiting Without Burning Bridges
01:40:37 Podcast Recap: Tender is the Night
01:41:48 Exploring the Banality of Evil
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Leaders are critical thinkers.
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Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston with Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.
02:00 Catching Up With Tom Libby.
05:29 Their Eyes Were Watching God - Chapters 1-4 Summary.
08:00 The Literary Life of Zora Neale Hurston.
13:08 The Impact of Dialects and Language on Leadership.
15:00 Their Eyes Were Watching God - Chapters 5-9 Summary.
19:29 Hurston, Eatonville, and The Way We Talk.
21:00 Insights About Leadership and Competency.
23:30 Hurston's Research and Impact of Ethnographic Studies.
30:38 Hurston and the Truth of Life.
32:00 The Evolution of a Class-Based Life in African-American Culture.
35:35 Narrative Stratification from Hurston.
38:59 Zora Neale Hurston's Writing is Relatable and Timeless.
47:58 Leadership Education, DEI, and Workshops.
49:43 Leaders Maintain Principles.
53:00 Their Eyes Were Watching God - Chapters 9-12 Summary.
58:47 Janie's Marriage.
01:00:42 Men Die Early in Novels Written by Women.
01:05:17 Who Can Serve?
01:11:43 Family Size, Birth Order, and Leadership Success.
01:16:17 Birth Order Influences Career Paths.
01:21:11 Challenges to Racial Identity in African-American Communities.
01:27:22 Staying on the Leadership Path with Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.
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Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Part One w/Jesan Sorrells & Libby Unger
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
02:00 Seeking Authenticity in a Curated World.
07:38 Tender is the Night: Golden Innocence in Paris.
14:32 Emergence of Celebrity Culture.
17:27 Reflections on Writing Challenges.
21:43 Society's Downfall: Secularism and Sin.
29:57 Tender is the Night: Wealth and Self-Hatred.
38:16 Wealth and Reality's Philosophical Cornerstone.
41:45 The Right Questions for Success
48:41 Fragile Cultural Tensions in Tender Is the Night.
54:04 Tender is the Night: Crisis on the Road.
57:35 Social Conformity & Mental Illness.
01:05:35 Multifaceted, Spiritual Problem-Solving.
01:08:00 Detachment from Others' Perceptions.
01:15:53 Mental Health, Homelessness, and Policy Shift.
01:20:21 Reevaluating Institutional Approaches to Mental Health.
01:23:25 Tender is the Night: Mr. Warren's Disappearing Act.
01:32:37 Staying on the Path with Tender is the Night - Balancing Personal and Workplace Support.
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Leaders, don't make a category error.
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Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Introduction w/Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald
01:30 New Format for the Show
05:37 F. Scott Fitzgerald: An Overview
07:23 F. Scott Fitzgerald: A Literary Legacy
13:39 Cynicism and Fitzgerald's Duality
16:01 Hemingway and Fitzgerald: A Complex Dance
19:13 F. Scott Fitzgerald's Renewed Optimism
22:21 Fitzgerald, Social Cycles, and Inferiority Complexes
28:17 Discipline: Key to Literary Success
31:15 Subscribe to Leadership Lessons From the Great Books Podcast
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Leaders, the work will not save you...
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