53. David B McLaughlin on Five Humanistic Values for Living Well

“Human dignity is really the foundation for reasoned morality — there’s nothing we can do to increase it or decrease it. Even the worst people still deserve it simply because they’re human.”  - David B. McLaughlinDavid B. McLaughlin, leadership coach and author of Humanism: Five Values for Living Well, joins us to map a practical, hopeful framework for meaning without dogma. From life in the U.S. Bible Belt to boardrooms wrestling with equity, we explore how meaning, dignity, reason, compassion, and justice work together to guide everyday choices and systemic change.Connect with David B. McLaughlinWebsite – pendulumcoaching.comNewsletter – exploringhumanism.substack.comLinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/davidbmcTopics we coverDignity as a moral floor you can’t earn or revokeSpotting dehumanisation and resisting itThe Pillar Model of meaningRituals beyond religion: building habits that anchor valuesReason + compassion: escaping autopilot and widening concernJustice at work: equity, fair policies, and psychological safetySeeing hidden power: systemic awareness for better decisionsThe “reverse wager of humanism”: urgency to do tangible good nowResources & further readingHumanism: Five Values for Living Well – David B. McLaughlin  – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Humanism-Five-Values-Living-Well/dp/B0FNRP5GKRPendulum Coaching Podcast – Conversations on modern leadership – https://www.pendulumcoaching.com/podcast“Pale Blue Dot,” Voyager 1 image & essay – background on Sagan’s perspective – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pale_Blue_DotSend us Fan MailSupport the showSupport Humanism Now & Join Our Community!Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSkyHumanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe.Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or [email protected]: Blossom by Light PrismPodcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation.