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Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare w/Libby Unger
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Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #118 - A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare w/Libby Unger
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00:00 Famous play mixes fairies, comedy, and symbolism.
07:27 Shakespeare's play sets up a 16th-century dynamic.
13:36 Shakespeare draws from myths, and has double meanings.
16:17 Father-daughter relationship, marriage, and love's impact.
24:13 Courtship's comparison to drug use historical acceptance.
29:38 Introducing fairies in "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
33:28 Oberon confronts Titania about her behavior.
40:48 Comedians are truth-tellers, forcing new perspectives.
46:29 Bill Maher cornered, no room to maneuver.
53:48 Overcoming ego is important for constructive conversations.
01:00:14 Titania's speech cleverly ties in seasonal shifts.
01:03:04 Oberon wants the changeling boy, but Titania refuses.
01:10:27 Looney Tunes transmits culture through cartoons.
01:14:11 Looney Tunes cartoons from 1930s to 1970s.
01:18:09 Daffy Duck avoids getting shot in Looney Tunes.
01:23:39 TV news developed in 1950s and 1960s.
01:28:44 Internet content slowed down can be impactful.
01:38:11 Rude mechanicals rehearse the play, and chaos ensues.
01:39:54 Shenanigans undo and love as motivators.
01:45:17 Embracing tough love for a productive environment.
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- Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!
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- Check out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/
- Contact HSCT for more information at 1-833-216-8296 to schedule a full DEMO of LeadingKeys with one of our team members.
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106 episodes
Manage episode 436643600 series 2994989
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #118 - A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare w/Libby Unger
---
00:00 Famous play mixes fairies, comedy, and symbolism.
07:27 Shakespeare's play sets up a 16th-century dynamic.
13:36 Shakespeare draws from myths, and has double meanings.
16:17 Father-daughter relationship, marriage, and love's impact.
24:13 Courtship's comparison to drug use historical acceptance.
29:38 Introducing fairies in "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
33:28 Oberon confronts Titania about her behavior.
40:48 Comedians are truth-tellers, forcing new perspectives.
46:29 Bill Maher cornered, no room to maneuver.
53:48 Overcoming ego is important for constructive conversations.
01:00:14 Titania's speech cleverly ties in seasonal shifts.
01:03:04 Oberon wants the changeling boy, but Titania refuses.
01:10:27 Looney Tunes transmits culture through cartoons.
01:14:11 Looney Tunes cartoons from 1930s to 1970s.
01:18:09 Daffy Duck avoids getting shot in Looney Tunes.
01:23:39 TV news developed in 1950s and 1960s.
01:28:44 Internet content slowed down can be impactful.
01:38:11 Rude mechanicals rehearse the play, and chaos ensues.
01:39:54 Shenanigans undo and love as motivators.
01:45:17 Embracing tough love for a productive environment.
---
- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!
- Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!
---
- Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe
- Check out HSCT Publishing at: https://www.hsctpublishing.com/.
- Check out LeadingKeys at: https://www.leadingkeys.com/
- Check out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/
- Contact HSCT for more information at 1-833-216-8296 to schedule a full DEMO of LeadingKeys with one of our team members.
---
- Leadership ToolBox website: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/.
- Leadership ToolBox LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ldrshptlbx/.
- Leadership ToolBox YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershiptoolbox/videos
- Leadership ToolBox Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldrshptlbx.
- Leadership ToolBox IG: https://www.instagram.com/leadershiptoolboxus/.
- Leadership ToolBox FB: https://www.facebook.com/LdrshpTl
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