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Coriolanus by Shakespeare — Pride, the Crowd, and the General Who Couldn't Bend (w/John Hill)
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- Aug 5, 2026
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Summary
The Tragedy of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare w/John Hill and Jesan Sorrells --- Unpacking Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Coriolanus , this episode draws out timeless leadership insights on integrity, social hierarchies, and the tension between individual values and the demands of the group. The hosts explore how Coriolanus’ unwavering personal code clashes with political and social expectations, what the play reveals about family as the first organizational structure, and why the forces of social conformity remain so powerful for modern leaders. The discussion also connects classic themes to today’s leadership challenges, including sales management, organizational power, and navigating cultural shifts in a digitized world. Play Title : The Tragedy of Coriolanus Author: William Shakespeare Hosts: Jesan Sorrells (Host); John Hill aka Small Mountain (Co-host) --- Time-Stamps: --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction - The Tragedy of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare 02:49 Information overload and war reporting. 10:39 European history and colonization context of Coriolanus . 25:35 Shakespeare's portrayal of motherhood in Coriolanus . 35:15 Discussing a sales coach's priorities. 44:53 Historical view on war from Coriolanus as opportunity. 55:22 Coriolanus's pride and public perception. 01:10:39 Challenges in sales and marketing ethics. 01:18:22 Realizing the value of partnership. 01:29:00 Redefining the employee-supervisor relationship. 01:38:05 Dealing with manipulative conversations. 01:49:55 Conversations on genuine apologies. 02:02:21 Discussing Volumnia from Coriolanus . 02:10:34 Finding Your Own Community. 02:28:00 Discussing salesperson job interviews. 02:29:48 Encouraging kids to ask why. --- Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra…