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Swann Song Podcast: Ancient Lessons for Modern Times

Swann Song Podcast: Ancient Lessons for Modern Times

Written by: Colby Swann
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Swann Song is a business leadership podcast that pulls practical lessons from biblical stories and applies them to modern work. Not a religious show—no theology, no persuasion—just case-study storytelling about decision-making, teamwork, and leadership growth. Each solo episode ends with clear takeaways, plus a short companion blog at BigSwann.com or ColbySwann.com.

Colby Swann 2025 Economics Management Management & Leadership Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Do More With Less: Gideon’s Innovation Playbook (Judges 7)

    Do More With Less: Gideon’s Innovation Playbook (Judges 7)
    Jan 7 2026

    Most businesses don’t need more effort. They need a better approach.

    When resources are tight, it’s tempting to grind harder—add hours, add headcount, add complexity. But the best challengers don’t win by doing more. They win by rethinking the problem: surprise, simple execution, and creative tactics the incumbent never sees coming.

    Episode 2 of Swann Song uses Gideon vs. the Midianites (Judges 7) as a “do more with less” case study. Three moves stood out:

    • Reduce the team, not the mission (focus beats force)
    • Get close enough to learn something real (evidence builds conviction)
    • Win with surprise + simplicity (simple plays scale under pressure)

    If you’re trying to compete against a bigger player—or do more with fewer resources—this one will feel familiar.
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    13 mins
  • The Reluctant Leader: Gideon Shows us How Great Leaders Emerge

    The Reluctant Leader: Gideon Shows us How Great Leaders Emerge
    Dec 18 2025

    In this episode, Colby Swann uses Gideon (Judges 6–7) as a leadership case study on growing ordinary people into extraordinary leaders. Learn how to spot the “reluctant leader,” give real opportunities, back them publicly, and provide a simple plan and tools—then step back so they can own execution and grow.
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    10 mins
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