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Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #85 - Orwell, de Quincey & Frye On Literature, Language and Leadership w/Tom Libby

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Episode • Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 50m

Orwell, de Quincey & Frye On Literature, Language and Leadership w/Tom Libby
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  • Welcome and Introduction - 00:00 
  • Grandma's Word, Spirals, Twisted Prose, Jargon Use - 05:37 
  • Balancing Formal and Informal in Remote Work - 11:32 
  • Sales and Marketing Consultant Cutting Words - 20:55
  • Mixed Metaphors, Code, and Communication in Leadership - 24:51 
  • Misunderstanding the Meaning of the Term "-Ism." - 31:51 
  • Leaders Delay Reaction, Gather Thoughts, Then Respond Strategically - 35:43 
  • Politeness, Authenticity, and Communication in Modern Culture - 38:40 
  • Balancing politics for leaders in medium-sized businesses - 47:49 
  • Leadership Challenges of Discussing Sex, Religion, and Politics Today - 49:56 
  • Orwell's Writing and Understanding WWII - 58:24 
  • Literature Beyond Providing Information - 01:04:32
  • de Quincey on Owing Power to Milton's Writing - 01:13:23 
  • Modern Society Appears Natural - 01:22:02
  • Conformity in Society and Literature's Conventions - 01:22:50 
  • Literature and Music Provide Well-Rounded Perspectives - 01:37:29 
  • Staying on the Leadership Path with Orwell, de Quincey & Frye  - 01:46:30

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Opening and Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.

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