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Real Clear Values
by Tom English
Values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values are our why. And they are central to our wellbeing and success in a world full of distractions, temptations and challenges. Join Tom English, Founder of 3 Stewardships, for an exploration into how our values affect our individual lives, our organisations and the world we live in. This podcast will uncover which values help, and which values hinder, in the pursuit of success that’s both meaningful and sustainable.
Episodes
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Can We Be Friends When We Disagree About Politics? With Roger Berkowitz
Can we be friends when we disagree about politics? In this episode, I’m joined by Roger Berkowitz, Professor of Politics, Philosophy, and Human Rights at Bard College and Founder and Academic Director of its Hannah Arendt Center to discuss his new book, A World We Share: Hannah Arendt and the…
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Values to Sustain a Free Society with Sherman Tylawsky
Which values sustain a free society? And what responsibility do we each have to uphold them? In this episode, I’m joined by Sherman Tylawsky, founder of the George Washington Institute, to explore civic values, political division, patriotism and the responsibilities that accompany freedom.
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How AI Can Make Values Drift Worse with Christine Haskell
Artificial intelligence is transforming how organisations make decisions.But what happens when those decisions drift away from the values they were meant to uphold?In this episode, I’m joined by Christine Haskell, PhD, to explore the phenomenon of values drift – the gradual divergence from stated...
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America's Wrestle with God with Ilan Stavans
What does it mean for a nation to wrestle with God? That struggle, as Ilan Stavans suggests, might be America’s most enduring pastime. In this episode, I’m joined by Ilan Stavans to explore America’s wrestle with God at both collective and individual levels, following the release of his new book…
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The Honesty Crisis with Christian Miller
We’re living through an honesty crisis. Advances in technology have made dishonesty more appealing than ever before – and less likely for the dishonest to get caught. This crisis has far-reaching implications for individuals, institutions, and society as a whole. In this episode, I discuss the…
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Exploring Judaism's Liberal Values with Mark Friedman
After years of research, Mark Friedman concluded that much of what he thought he knew about “authentic” Judaism was incorrect. He argues that Judaism is far closer to classical liberalism than many might assume — and that the idea that traditional Jewish values are inherently at odds with liberal...
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You and We: A Relational Rethinking with Jim Ferrell
Jim Ferrell had already introduced the work of Martin Buber to millions of people through his books and keynote talks before realising he had been missing something fundamental about Buber’s insight. That realisation took Jim deeper into the world of relation – our fundamental connectedness – and...
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Counterfeit Emotions, Authenticity, and Personal Growth with Curtis Morley
What if many of the emotions we regularly feel are actually counterfeits?In this episode, I’m joined by Curtis Morley to explore the concept of counterfeit emotions – and why authenticity is essential for meaningful personal growth.We discuss the difference between being nice and being kind, why...
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Neuroscience in the Workplace: Stress, Performance, and Leadership with Dr Lynda Shaw
Workplace stress and uncertainty don’t just affect performance — they reshape how the brain functions. In this conversation, Dr Lynda Shaw explores neuroscience in the workplace, clarifying common myths, the difference between neuroscience and psychology, and what leaders can do to help people...
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Lifting, Life, and Overcoming the Victim Mentality with Nathaniel Hancock
From running a marathon at 14 to winning awards in bodybuilding and powerlifting as an adult, Nathaniel Hancock has dedicated his life to continuous improvement. Now in middle-age, he identifies as someone who rages against the dying of the light. In this episode, we discuss Nathaniel's journey…
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A Modern History of Assassination with Prof. Simon Ball
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 is often seen as the spark that ignited World War I – and it was pivotal in transforming the way that states use and protect against assassination. In his recently published book, Death to Order: A Modern History of Assassination, Simon Ball,...
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Jack Welch and Power Failure at General Electric with William D. Cohan
General Electric was once America’s most admired company. Today, it stands as a cautionary tale. In this episode, I’m joined by William Cohan, bestselling author of Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of General Electric, which was praised as “monumental” by The Economist and “a tour de force” by…
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Why Plato Matters Now with Prof. Angie Hobbs
Who was Plato? Why are we still talking about him over two-thousand years after his death? What warnings did he give us about the vulnerabilities of democracy? What impact do individuals' values have on a democracy? And, in short, why does Plato matter now? In this episode, Angie Hobbs, Professor...
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Nietzsche's Superman in Theory and in Practice with Dr Martin Ruehl
Nietzsche's declaration that "God is dead" in The Gay Science was more tragic than triumphal. The philosopher was acutely aware of the existential vacuum that would be created by the decline of religion in the west and sought to find a solution. His solution came in the form of what he called the...
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Mastering Your Communication to be Better Understood with Felicity Wingrove
In this episode, psycho-linguistic expert and UK Managing Director of Inspirational Group, Felicity Wingrove, talks through some of the fundamentals of how to be understood how you intend to be understood for better personal and business outcomes. Do you want to improve your communication skills…
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Niccolò Machiavelli: Misunderstood & Misrepresented?
In this episode, Erica Benner, author of Be Like the Fox: Machiavelli’s Lifelong Quest for Freedom, discusses the ways in which Niccolò Machiavelli's magnum opus, The Prince, has been misunderstood and misrepresented in popular culture, as well as Machiavelli's real thoughts on power.
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What is the Bible? And Why Does it Matter? with Professor Bruce Gordon
What is the Bible? Who decided which books would be included within it? How can we make sense of it and its various paradoxes? How is the Bible seen, and applied, in different parts of the world? How did the Bible gain its cultural significance while being such a difficult book? What have we lost...
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Multipolarity in Donald Trump's Second Term as POTUS with Dr Benjamin Teitelbaum
Donald Trump’s election victory in 2024 raised significant questions about America’s role in the world, not least concerning the defence of Ukraine against belligerent Russia. Traditional European allies are alarmed at the prospect of America turning its back on them, while traditional enemies...
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Role Models, Hero Granddads, and Family History with Danny Mitchell
In Danny Mitchell's second appearance on the Real Clear Values podcast, we focus on role models in both fighting and family. And we get into all sorts besides that, including Michael Bisping's aristocratic family history, PED using MMA fighters, and cleaning gravestones in Doncaster.(Episode...
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Organisational Values for Lasting Success with Simon Fagg
Simon Fagg, Founder of With Leadership, brings deep expertise in purposeful leadership and organisational values. In this episode, we dive into the core values of With Leadership, their real-world impact, and how to drive meaningful, lasting organisational change.
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Halloween Special: The Ruin of All Witches with Professor Malcolm Gaskill
Professor Malcolm Gaskill’s book, The Ruin of all Witches: Life and Death in the New World, has received high praise from many quarters. It is a tragic tale of the struggles of life in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1651, speaking to neighbourhood rivalries, social and political power structures,...
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Exploring the Contradictions of Mussolini’s Power as Il Duce with Peter Williamson
Peter Williamson's biography of Benito Mussolini is a valuable and insightful contribution to scholarship on the Italian dictator. In this episode, I talk to Peter about the development of Mussolini's philosophy and political ideology, his approach to governance and leadership, and the factors…
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Silencing Imposter Syndrome through Timeless Principles with Gary Frey
Have you ever felt like you're an imposter? Like you're not good enough to do what you're doing and you're a whisker away from being found out? If so, this episode is for you, as Gary Frey discusses his book Silence the Imposter: 7 Weapons to Silence Imposter Syndrome. We dig into why Gary wrote...
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The Violent Rise, and Ignominious Fall, of Mussolini's Fascism with Prof. John Foot
The fascist's rise to power in Italy was brutally violent, but it was also organised and strategic. In this episode, Professor John Foot of University of Bristol, and author of Blood and Power, tells the story of how the Italian fascists, with Mussolini at the helm, were able to seize power…
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Fighting, Faith, and Scripture with Danny Mitchell (ex UFC & Bellator)
Having fought in the UFC and Bellator, Danny Mitchell is a highly experienced fighter, MMA coach and gym owner. He's also a man of faith. In this episode, we discuss Danny's fighting and faith journeys, the parallels between the two, and some key principles to live by to avoid a fall.
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The Weird and Wonderful World of Freudian Psychoanalysis with Prof. Seamus O'Mahony
Everyone's heard of Sigmund Freud, but how many are familiar with the origins of Freud's work in psychoanalysis? Professor Seamus O'Mahony explores this in his book, The Guru, the Bagman & the Sceptic: A Story of Science, Sex & Psychoanalysis. In this episode, we dig into the origins of Freud's...
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Teaching Values in Education with Simon Day
What role does education play in teaching young people values? Which values can benefit the individual and the whole? And how are those values be put into practice? Simon Day returns to the Real Clear Values podcast to discuss these questions and more.
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The Case for Ethics in Business with Prof. Brad Agle
Is ethics in business an oxymoron? Is there a good case to be made for ethics in business? Why is it important to work for a company that employs good ethical practices? Professor Brad Agle, renowned business ethics expert, answers all of these questions and more.
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From YouTuber to LDS Missionary with Nick Shirley
Nick Shirley was living his best life as a YouTuber. Working hard, having fun and getting views. And then he decided to go on a mission for the LDS church. In this episode, Nick talks about his decision to serve a mission, his experience in the field, and his plans following his return. Returning...
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Getting Back on Track After the Post-Mission Party with Chris Schmidt
When Chris Schmidt returned home from his mission, the party started. And many more parties followed after that. But when an accident at a party put Chris into isolation, he was forced to reflect on whether he was living the life he really wanted to post-mission. In this episode, Chris tells the...
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Governing Your Life with God After an LDS Mission
Rebecca Goates did everything she was told to do upon returning home from a full-time LDS mission, only to have it blow up in her face. This is Rebecca's story of how she overcame her post-mission challenges to form a stronger connection with God, learning to govern her life with Him in the...
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Connecting through Values with Sobiya Jawaid
Sobiya Jawaid is the first hijab-wearing, female British Muslim Kickboxer to have represented England at European level, where she won silver medal. She's also a Leadership Coach, Diversity and Belonging Consultant, Coach and Speaker. In this episode we discuss values in relation to identity and...
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Own Your Values with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
What does abundance mean to you? Is it found without or within? What do you really want? Sometimes we’re presented with opportunities that look good in the moment. But when we look at them closer, we see that they will prevent us from getting what we really want in the long-term. Creating a life...
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Aleksandr Dugin: "Putin's Rasputin" or who? with Dr. Benjamin R. Teitelbaum
The role of Aleksandr Dugin as an advisor to Vladimir Putin and influencer in Russian society has long been shrouded in mystery. Over time, this has earned him the moniker of “Putin’s Rasputin”. But despite Dugin’s widely acknowledged influence relating to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, his role…
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Repentance for Transformation (not social control) by Tom English
Repentance isn't about external control; it's about internal change. I was asked to give a talk at church on the topic, "Repentance is a mighty change of heart and mind", which I gave on Sunday 29th January 2023. It isn't usual to record a talk that you give in a church meeting, but I felt…
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39: Witches, Religion, and Values in the New World with Professor Malcolm Gaskill
Professor Malcolm Gaskill’s recently published book, The Ruin of all Witches: Life and Death in the New World, has received high praise from many quarters. It is a tragic tale of the struggles of life in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1651, speaking to neighbourhood rivalries, social and political...
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38: Losing Your Voice and Finding Your Leadership with Kevin Hancock
If you’re a CEO and you’re hoarding power then chances are that you’re limiting your organisation’s performance. But don’t just take my word for it; take it from someone who’s done it both ways… In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Hancock, CEO of Hancock Lumber Company, to...
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37: Mussolini and His Fascist Italy with Professor Richard Bosworth
Benito Mussolini’s Fascist regime brought about one million premature deaths. But what led to Mussolini’s rise to power? What was Italian Fascism like and how did it compare to Adolf Hitler’s Nazism? What drove Mussolini the man? And what led to Mussolini’s demise? In this episode, which was...
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36: America’s Undoing in the Vietnam War with Dr. Tom Tunstall Allcock
Why did America, whose riches and military might dwarfed those of North Vietnam, fail to win the Vietnam War with its allies in the south? In this episode, Dr. Tom Tunstall Allcock from University of Manchester gives some answers to that question, as well as exploring the war more broadly from an...
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35: Vietnam and the Vietnam War with Dr. Sean Fear
Think you know all about the Vietnam War? This interview with Dr. Sean Fear from the University of Leeds may make you think again. Sean has researched Vietnamese-language archival materials, memoirs, and print media extensively, enabling him to present valuable perspectives that are often absent…
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34: Meaningless Modernity and the Appeal of Nationalism with Dr. Benjamin R. Teitelbaum
Growing up in Denver, Colorado, Benjamin Teitelbaum had a yearning to connect with deeper ancestral roots. This yearning led Teitelbaum to explore his Swedish heritage and Swedish patriotism. As he experienced it, however, celebrations of Swedish patriotism were largely confined to groups of...
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33: The Relevance of Rhetoric with David Erland Isaksen
“That’s just rhetoric” is a common phrase used to dismiss the seriousness of what someone (usually an untrusted leader) has said. But rhetoric is much more than “just rhetoric”. As David Erland Isaksen, Associate Professor of Communication at USN School of Business, talks about in this episode of...
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32: Learning to Embrace Your Uniqueness with Zoë Cross
Zoë Cross is a Coach and TEDx Speaker who works to empower professionals with a unique appearance to claim their confidence and create the career or business of their dreams. Zoë was born with moebius syndrome – congenital facial paralysis – and has a powerful story to tell. Throughout her…
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31: The Dangerous, Bloody, Anti-Liberal Nietzsche with Dr. Martin Ruehl
No serious consideration of values can ignore the ideas and philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, whose writing in the late nineteenth century had a seismic impact on the twentieth century, and continues its enduring influence today. Dr. Martin Ruehl of Cambridge University grew up with the…
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30: Turning Pain into Purpose, Growth and Contribution with Ore Ogungbayi
“If you are tired of being a doormat, get off the floor.” Ore Ogungbayi is one of the best trainers I’ve ever learned from. She also has one of the most extraordinary and empowering stories I’ve ever heard. Being kidnapped as a child could have crushed Ore, made her resentful and suffocated her...
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29: China's Values in the Twentieth Century and Beyond with Professor Rana Mitter
How did China become a communist nation? Why did it open its doors to the west for trade? How has its relationship changed with the rest of the world in recent decades? Will there be a decoupling between China and the west? What are China’s values? And how do those values compete with each other?...
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28: Healing and Self-Sovereignty through Chinese Medicine with Tim Sullivan
Chinese medicine has some powerful principles and perspectives to offer on healing, many of which aren't known or understood in contemporary western culture. I recently had a lot of fun, and intellectual stimulation, talking with Tim Sullivan who is an experienced Chinese Medicine practitioner...
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27: Facing Up To Drug Abuse and Addiction with Dr. Mark Gold
According to the CDC, a record 100,000 people in the US died from overdoses in 12 months of the pandemic. Opioids played a big part in those deaths, as did despair. These deaths have lowered American life expectancy and are indicative of serious social issues in the country. In this episode, I...
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26: Addiction and the Pandemic with Dr Nicole Avena
Addictive behaviours have increased across the board since the beginning of the pandemic. The unintended consequences of lockdowns have had a significantly negative impact on those already struggling with addictions, and many more have fallen into addiction’s clutches. In this episode, Dr Nicole...
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25: Escaping the Hedonism Trap, Tom English, TEDx MCPHS
What's the problem with pursuing pleasure as an end in itself? That's the question that I set about answering in my TEDx Talk, Escaping the Hedonism Trap, at TEDxMCPHS in 2020. The story of how I sleepwalked my way into the hedonism trap, and escaped, has resonated with many who have heard it.…
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Values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values are our why. And they are central to our wellbeing and success in a world full of distractions, temptations and challenges. Join Tom English, Founder of 3 Stewardships, for an exploration into how our values affect our individual lives, our organisations and the world we live in. This podcast will uncover which values help, and which values hinder, in the pursuit of success that’s both meaningful and sustainable.
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