Leadership Lessons From The Great Books

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Trailer Bonus Episode 132 Season 3

The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry aka William Sydney Porter w/Tom Libby

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#132 - The Gift of the Magi/Short Stories by O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) w/Tom Libby
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00:00 Exploring leadership lessons from O. Henry's story.
09:05 William Sydney Porter charged, imprisoned, wrote stories.
12:34 Licensure is now formal, unlike 200 years ago.
18:14 At least three jailed for non-murder crimes.
21:40 Porter used O. Henry pseudonym to hide shame.
30:47 Treat others kindly; you'll need them later.
34:44 O. Henry's stories contrast Gilded Age's wealth.
40:22 Perception shapes reality; experiences influence storytelling.
45:00 Everyone faces personal trauma; understand and leverage.
50:31 Mastering style, motivation, delivery is achievable.
56:15 Della prepared for Jim's arrival nervously.
59:14 Gifted expensive combs for hair she sold.
01:06:38 Della benefits more; her hair will regrow.
01:10:34 Decisions during COVID's early days were uncertain.
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Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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Creators & Guests

Host
Jesan Sorrells
CEO of HSCT Publishing, home of Leadership ToolBox and LeadingKeys
Host
Thomas Libby
Producer
Leadership Toolbox
The home of Leadership ToolBox, LeaderBuzz, and LeadingKeys. Leadership Lessons From The Great Books podcast link here: https://t.co/3VmtjgqTUz

What is Leadership Lessons From The Great Books?

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.