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Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky w/Hana Kabele Gala & Jesan Sorrells
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- Apr 29, 2026
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Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky --- Exploring Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Notes from Underground, hosts unpack the dangers of self-deception and the challenge of living with integrity as a leader. They analyze how self-awareness without mastery leads to alienation, the importance of matching words with actions, and the societal consequences of habitual lying. The episode weaves Dostoevsky’s legacy with real-world leadership, discussing how courage and honest self-examination are vital in modern organizations. Book Title: Notes from Underground Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky Guests : Jesan Sorrells (Host), Dr. Hana Kabele Gala (Guest) --- Time Stamped Overview --- 00:00 The enduring power of truth 06:38 Introducing Co-Host Dr. Hana Kabele Gala 12:52 Discussing Dostoyevsky's challenging books 20:55 Living and writing in Arkansas 22:52 Dostoevsky's productivity and inspirations 30:58 Dr. Hana Kabele Gala's Internship with Vaclav Havel 33:44 Christianity and modern evangelicalism 40:04 Dealing with societal challenges 48:26 Navigating choices as a leader 52:46 Discussing moral courage and context 56:37 Struggling with self-identity 01:03:10 Discussion on storytelling and conflict 01:09:16 Meaningless corporate mission statements 01:12:17 AI's impact on middle management 01:20:07 Mentoring and coaching team members 01:22:51 Putting aside self-righteousness 01:29:04 Seeking constructive feedback 01:36:46 Money and social status in Russia 01:42:45 American perception of wealth and class 01:45:33 Comparing serfdom and chattel slavery 01:53:27 American Christianity's future challenges 01:57:30 Lessons from Dostoevsky's characters --- Dr. Hana Kabele Gala Substack, Tough Cookies - https://hanakabelegala.substack.com/ Dr. Hana Kabele Gala LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ha…