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Leadership Lessons From The Great Books

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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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Center for Generosity Podcast

Mitzie Schafer, CFRE & GSB Consultant

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We are equipping nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance your mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices. T ...
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Feed your soul and fill your toolbox every Thursday with Benn Marine (a trans man, outdoors person, political organizer, and social justice advocate) as he interviews organizers, activists, artists, academics, and experts about their experiences and knowledge on building community and creating change. They dive deep into social movements, fundraising, building teams, volunteer leadership development, self care, recruitment, time management, launching non-profits, resiliency work, digital org ...
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The podcast where kickass women in the service and trades industries spill the real tea on building bold businesses and owning their success, without apology. Hosted by Tanya Wilson, each episode dives deep with powerhouse entrepreneurs who are breaking ground in their fields and keeping it real about the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way. These conversations aren’t just feel-good chats—they’re your battle plans for leveling up in business and life. You’ll get the gritty, the pr ...
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Future-Proof Yourself delves deep into the strategies you need to succeed in our ever-changing world. Dive into a rich toolbox of self-leadership essentials with host Oskar Andermo, as he unravels insights from elite athletes, renowned business figures, tech pioneers, and world-class coaches. Explore diverse topics from mental training and happiness to productivity and the latest tech trends. Oskar, a seasoned mental trainer and business coach, brings a unique perspective. Guest includes Lar ...
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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 S…
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www.centerforgenerosity.com www.gsbfundraising.com Strengthening charitable causes to change the world through generosity. For nearly 50 years, GSB has provided effective counsel to a wide array of non-profit entities, including congregations, camps, healthcare systems, colleges, and other agencies. We have established a formidable reputation for e…
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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 Patreo…
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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 Was…
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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. …
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www.centerforgenerosity.com www.gsbfundraising.com Strengthening charitable causes to change the world through generosity. For nearly 50 years, GSB has provided effective counsel to a wide array of non-profit entities, including congregations, camps, healthcare systems, colleges, and other agencies. We have established a formidable reputation for e…
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www.centerforgenerosity.com www.gsbfundraising.com Strengthening charitable causes to change the world through generosity. For nearly 50 years, GSB has provided effective counsel to a wide array of non-profit entities, including congregations, camps, healthcare systems, colleges, and other agencies. We have established a formidable reputation for e…
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www.centerforgenerosity.com www.gsbfundraising.com Strengthening charitable causes to change the world through generosity. For nearly 50 years, GSB has provided effective counsel to a wide array of non-profit entities, including congregations, camps, healthcare systems, colleges, and other agencies. We have established a formidable reputation for e…
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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 Book…
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The Earth is All That Lasts by Mark Lee Gardner w/Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 "Leadership Lessons: Winter & Spring." 04:57 "Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull." 10:07 Mark Lee Gardner: American West Author. 12:09 Mark: Expert on the American West. 15:59 Treaties and Warrior Cultures. 21:45 "Native Tribes and European Triumph." 23:32 Tragedy, Triumph, and Hu…
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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! --- ★ Suppo…
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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 Dynamics 24:48 "Reflections on Military Legacy" 36:37 Future Warfare: AI and Drones 50:11 "Understanding Conflict and Consequences" 01:00:56 "Reflections on Military Service" 01:07:27 Leadership and Intentional …
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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 …
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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 podca…
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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 Warfa…
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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 Patr…
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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 Planning 21:52 Early Communication & Aristocratic Diplomacy 24:47 "Plans Fail Under Pressure" 29:34 The Assassination That Sparked WWI 37:45 "Next Man Up Leadership" 39:39 "US Milit…
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Leaders, there is a lot of confusion out there about words. --- 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 podc…
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The First World War by John Keegan --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to The First World War by John Keegan. 00:10 Postmodern Leadership Lessons. 04:39 Overview of The First World War by John Keegan. 10:44 Causes of the First World War. 13:51 19th-Century European War Planning. 17:31 Aristocracy, War, and Tragedy. 21:34 Facing War's Ethical Challen…
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Send us a text Ladies, this one is going to be a shitty good time — literally! Tanya sits down with the one and only Kim Turner, owner of Turner Septic in New Hampshire, and one of the most unapologetic, hilarious, and inspiring women in the septic industry. Together, they dive into the real, raw, and ridiculously fun sides of running a blue-collar…
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Leaders, who owns the dictionary? --- 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…
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Why Don't We Learn From History by B.H. Liddell Hart w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Why Don't We Learn From History by B.H. Liddell Hart 01:00 "Cracks in the Human Condition" 09:17 Informal Committees Shape Decisions 11:07 "Psychology, Memory, and Bias" 18:29 "Majority Shapes Right and Wrong" 25:14 "Negotiating Re…
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Send us a text INTRO TIME! This one’s for every lady who’s ever felt the pressure to “do it all” and keep it all together. In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Tanya sits down with Amy Looper, author of Leading Motherhood, trauma and resilience coach, and total badass advocate for working moms. Amy shares her story of breaking free from…
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Leaders consider, discuss, and decide what the boundaries are, rather than allowing the myth of utopian abundance to get a footing. --- 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 Le…
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Why Don't We Learn From History by B.H. Liddell Hart w/Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 Leadership Lessons from Historical Perspectives. 06:31 Biographical Writing: Accuracy Over Sensation. 10:07 Liddell Hart: Soldier to Military Historian. 11:33 Liddell Hart's Anti-Frontal Assault Insights. 17:32 Reflecting on Historical Leadership Mistakes. 18:53 Politic…
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Leaders, one of (many) reasons we don't learn from history typically revolves around pride and our desire to deliver a reckoning. --- 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 Less…
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Mash Up Episode ft. Why We Don't Learn from History, Empire of the Summer Moon, and a Late Summer Wrap-Up w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells. --- 00:00 "Leadership Lessons: Bonus Mashup" 09:57 Health Decline Linked to Modern Diet 15:39 "Discussing Political Violence: Charlie Kirk" 17:57 University System's Impact on Leadership 26:10 Turning Point's 2024 …
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History has a profound impact on us, whether we want to acknowledge it or not. --- 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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The Time Machine by H.G. Wells - with Christen Blair Horne and Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - The Time Machine by H.G. Wells. 01:00 Time Travel and Human Quirks. 18:14 Evolution, Utopia, and Rule: A Study. 21:17 Tolkien, Pink Floyd, Future Classics. 31:44 Writing Sci-Fi Without a Science Background. 42:02 Beneath My Feet: The U…
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Heraclitus once opined 3,000 years ago that, "War is the father of us all." Leaders, he was tragically correct. --- 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…
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www.centerforgenerosity.com www.gsbfundraising.com Strengthening charitable causes to change the world through generosity. For nearly 50 years, GSB has provided effective counsel to a wide array of non-profit entities, including congregations, camps, healthcare systems, colleges, and other agencies. We have established a formidable reputation for e…
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The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury - w/ Jesan Sorrells and Ryan J. Stout --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury. 01:00 Reflecting on a Cold War Novel. 09:30 Bradbury's Fix-Up Novel Challenge. 10:38 The Martian Chronicles' Multimedia Journey. 16:39 Human Arrogance in Colonizing Mars. 22:13 Bradbury's Ownershi…
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We have been here before, America. --- 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 ★ Subscrib…
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The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury - Introduction w/ Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 - Welcome and Introduction - The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury. 01:00 Exploring The Martian Chronicles. 07:04 Ray Bradbury's Post World War 2 World Building. 09:20 Martian Civilization Encounter. 13:19 Bradbury's Inspiration for The Martian Chronicles. 16:56 Exis…
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Books can change us, but will we let them? --- 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 ★ …
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Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein - w/ John Hill and Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein. 02:00 Theory of Mind and Human Future. 13:05 Stranger in a Strange Land Analyzed. 27:59 Martian-Born Child in Stranger Land. 39:44 Unforeseen Warfare and Meaning Crisis. 43:58 Reflecting…
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Let us be sincere in our speech and behavior. --- 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…
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Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein - Introduction w/ Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein. 01:00 Conformity's Evolution in America. 05:38 Martian Savior's Earthly Impact. 08:12 Robert Heinlein - The "Dean of Science Fiction." 10:29 Heinlein: Progressivism & Science Fiction. 16:…
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You need to get the plutonium from somewhere to generate the 1.21 gigawatts to power the flux capacitor. --- 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 …
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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick w/ John Hill and Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. 00:10 The Promise of 100,000 Humanoid Robots by 2030. 05:59 New Podcast Format Introduction. 14:47 When Does Jesan Stop Reading a Book? 19:20 Infinite Games, Culture, and…
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What rough beast slouches toward us? --- 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 ★ Subscr…
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Send us a text INTRO TIME! This one’s extra special, ladies. After 152 episodes, my daughter Ayzli finally said yes to coming on the podcast! At 15 years old, she’s a Junior in high school, a future cosmetologist, and one of the most important people in my life. We sat down in the new studio for a candid conversation about growing up with an entrep…
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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick - Introduction w/ Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick 03:15 "Introduction to Rick Deckard's World" 10:04 Philip K. Dick's College Struggles 14:07 Rosen Corporation's Role in Nexus 6 15:08 "Voight-Kampff Android Test Revealed…
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Customer service provided by humanoid robots isn't likely to be any better. --- 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! --- ★ S…
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Send us a text INTRO TIME! Hey there, badasses! It’s been a minute… actually, since July 3rd. Life, family, and business hit me all at once, and I had to hit the brakes. But here’s the thing—pausing isn’t quitting. It’s protecting your energy so you can show up for what matters most. In this episode, I’m opening up about why I pressed pause, what i…
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Mash Up Episode ft. Lord of the Rings, All Quiet on the Western Front, and Pink Floyd w/Neal Kalechofsky & Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to our Mash-Up Episode. 01:00 Literary and Film Mashups: Tolkien, Pink Floyd, and All Quiet on the Western Front. 07:48 Kalechofsky's Early Love for Reading Tolkien 13:29 Middle Earth Countercu…
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Sitting Bull: His Life and Legacy by Ernie LaPointe (Part Two) w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction: Sitting Bull: His Life and Legacy by Ernie LaPointe 02:00 Perceptions of Authenticity in Storytelling 17:05 Arrow Creek-Rosebud River Battle Summary 27:44 Credibility Through Leading by Example 38:11 Constant Surveillance …
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Leadership in the near future demands something old, now new 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! --- ★ Support t…
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The Federalist Papers, The Constitution and Supreme Court Wrap-Up 2024-2025 w/ Dorollo Nixon, Esq & Jesan Sorrells --- 00:00 Supreme Court's Role as Congressional Check 09:44 "Executive Power and Accountability Debate" 14:12 "U.S. Military Engagements: Then vs. Now" 18:14 "Expanding Presidential Power Debate" 24:47 Power Shifts in Digital Politics …
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Just like that, all of America is now united, briefly, in social shaming. --- 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! --- ★ Sup…
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