Animal Farm by George Orwell w/Tom Libby and Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction: Animal Farm by George Orwell
01:00  Leadership Lessons from Animal Farm

04:47 Major’s Final Address

08:28 End Tyranny for Future Freedom

13:27 “Power Dynamics and Human Nature”

16:23 Critiquing Marxism from Within

20:44 Decoding Animal Farm’s Symbolism

21:27 Resistance to Animalism

26:48 Transparency Prevents Employee Exodus

30:19 Jiu Jitsu, High School Reflection

32:07 Animal Farm‘s Relevance Today

34:44 Utopias: Repeating History’s Mistakes

38:38 Critique of Equity vs. Meritocracy

40:54 The Reality of Childhood Dreams

45:26 Books: Essential Foundation for Success

50:43 Lead by Example in Management

51:33 Staying on the Path with Leadership Lessons from Animal Farm
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Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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