{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leadership Lessons From The Great Books","title":"Cosmopolis by Don DeLillo with Tom Libby and Jesan Sorrells","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/cc7ce712\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6198,"description":"Cosmopolis by Don DeLillo with Tom Libby and Jesan Sorrells\n---\nDive into Don DeLillo’s Cosmopolis as Jesan Sorrells and Tom Libby unpack the novel’s critique of leadership in an era of wealth, technology, and cultural upheaval. They discuss the dangers of disconnected leadership, the ongoing crisis of accountability among elites, and the pitfalls of managing strictly by data and dashboards. The episode draws sharp parallels between fictional failures and real-world leadership challenges, offering actionable lessons for those navigating today’s ever-shifting leadership landscape.\nBook Title: Cosmopolis\nAuthor: Don DeLillo\nHosts: Jesan Sorrells, Tom Libby\n---\nTime-Stamped Overview\n---\n00:00 Eric Packer's limousine journey.\n09:54 Discussing a prolific modernist author.\n16:00 DeLillo's risk-taking in writing.\n17:47 Reflecting on character minimalism.\n25:36 Discussing key themes in book and movie.\n28:33 Early AI's impact on finance.\n35:52 Challenges of Leadership Disconnect.\n41:42 Billionaires don't live in my town.\n49:38 Reflecting on 9/11 emotions.\n55:27 Catharsis in Cosmopolis.\n56:19 Reflections on WWII veterans' honor.\n01:06:32 AI accountability in decision-making.\n01:09:49 Wealth Redistribution for Global Issues.\n01:15:24 Discussing money and character.\n01:18:23 Exploring Worldview and Character Development.\n01:27:08 Discussing a retirement plan.\n01:31:38 The crisis of tech outpacing morality.\n01:35:09 Gut feeling vs data in decisions.\n01:40:30 Leadership lessons from Cosmopolis by Don DeLillo.\n---\nOpening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - \"Air\"  from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 \nClosing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.\n---\nPick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!\nCheck out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!\n---\nSubscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe\nCheck out Leadership...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/R2iR3b66oV2XNnKYVH2oXcJm6ChP001Yi201RrsPqb8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80MWUy/MGE0YWUwOTJiYmE5/MmY5NjhhYWNlYWFm/ZWI0ZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}