Join host Tyler Dickerhoof as he chats with renowned philosopher Tom Morris about turning life's challenges into opportunities. In this episode, Tom shares insights from his book "Plato's Lemonade Stand" and explores how ancient philosophy can guide modern leadership. Learn about the transformative power of deep thinking and reading, and discover practical advice for building successful partnerships and fostering unity. Tom also discusses his book "The Everyday Patriot" and offers tips on how to create positive change in our communities. Tune in for valuable wisdom that can enhance your leadership and everyday life. Connect with Tom: https://www.tomvmorris.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-morris-0955474/ https://twitter.com/tomvmorris Impact Driven Leader: Impact Driven Leader Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@impactdrivenleader  https://www.instagram.com/impactdrivenleader/  Tyler is on: https://www.tylerdickerhoof.com/  https://www.facebook.com/tyler.dickerhoof.3  https://www.instagram.com/tyler_dickerhoof/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-dickerhoof-1960351b  What Was Discussed: 00:00 Intro 00:53 Plato’s Lemonade Stand 02:03 The gift of time to think 04:03 Allowing ourselves time to think and reflect 06:06 Think like Marcus Aurelius 11:26 Parallels between ancient empires and modern times 15:54 Learning from the past 17:41 The “Corkscrew Effect” 20:27 Leadership lessons from classic literature 24:21 When leadership becomes self-centered 27:29 Ego and leadership 31:08 How power corrupts leadership 34:26 Read and think 38:42 Role of companionship in personal development 43:20 The Everyday Patriot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices