{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leadership Lessons From The Great Books","title":"The Power of the Powerless by Vaclav Havel [REDUX] w/Harvey Seifter & Jesan Sorrells","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f6089d28\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6282,"description":"The Power of the Powerless by Vaclav Havel [REDUX] w/Harvey Seifter & Jesan Sorrells\n---\nExploring Václav Havel’s influential essay, The Power of the Powerless, Jesan Sorrells and Harvey Seifter unpack what it means for leaders to “live in truth” in the face of societal conformity. They examine the dangers of moral and cultural hollowness, the practical implications of dissidence, and how authentic leadership begins with individual conscience rather than systemic change. The episode also connects Havel’s ideas to modern challenges in leadership, ethics, and the search for a transcendent anchor in turbulent times.\nBook: The Power of the Powerless\nAuthor: Václav Havel\nGuest: Harvey Seifter Host: Jesan Sorrells\n---\nTime-Stamped Outline:\n---\n00:00 Discussing \"The Power of the Powerless\"\n11:43 Forming and Scaling Arts-Based Organizations\n17:12 Raising kids as future leaders\n23:11 Discussing LLMs and historical figures\n24:37 Discovering Vaclav Havel's Plays\n30:48 Generational challenges in Hollywood writing\n37:13 The need for societal self-reflection\n42:12 Rereading a book in Prague\n46:35 Reflecting on 9/11 and authenticity\n52:32 Weekly Bible discussion lunch\n57:36 Relatable job struggles and realities\n01:05:45 Feeling disconnected from larger systems\n01:08:49 Havel's philosophy on private pursuits\n01:16:14 Turning to Biblical truth\n01:23:22 Exploring the concept of truth\n01:28:10 Value of truth in oppressive regimes\n01:34:33 Differentiating ethics from morals\n01:40:03 Connection between arts and ethical leadership\n01:42:09 Empowering leaders for innovation\n---\nConnect with Harvey Seifter by clicking on the links below:\nCreating Futures That Work - https://futuresthatwork.com/\nThe Art of Science Learning - https://www.artofsciencelearning.org/\nHarvey Seifter LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hseifter/\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...","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}