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Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Episode • Jan 15 • 59m

#134 - Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford.

05:55 Discussing "Shop Class as Soulcraft" core ideas.

11:24 Matthew B. Crawford: Author exploring work, virtue, vehicles.

14:17 Matthew B. Crawford: humble origins, manual competency, influence.

20:07 Craftsmanship values substance over appearance in leadership.

23:19 Wisdom evolved; now focuses on practical knowledge.

25:25 Education misaligns with practical skills for life.

31:46 Virtual world vs. reality: leaders must choose.

34:09 "12 Rules for Leaders": Intentional leadership guide.

39:34 Loss of autonomy with the rise of technology.

41:46 Rethink education, embrace manual competency, challenge systems.

47:23 "College students need pragmatic problem-solving books."

52:42 Begin with basics: real-world skills, reduce narcissism.

54:16 Narcissists struggle with real-world competence limitations.

58:03 Subscribe and review the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books podcast.


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Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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