Real Clear Values

Tom English
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🎙️ Conversations to explore values in an age of values drift. Business, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Culture, and more. 🔔 New episodes released monthly on the first Thursday. 🎧 Available on all major platforms.

  1. 7 May

    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 true meaning of honesty and its central role in a well functioning society with Christian Miller, author of the newly published book, The Honesty Crisis: Preserving Our Most Treasured Virtue in an Increasingly Dishonest World.

    1hr 6min

  2. 2 Apr

    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 values is fundamentally flawed. In this episode, we explore the Torah’s liberal values, the role of scripture as an anchor and guide in modern life, and much more. For more on Mark’s work, see his new book, Come Now Let Us Reason Together: Uncovering the Torah’s Liberal Values.

    1hr 10min

  3. 5 Mar

    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 ultimately led to a new leadership paradigm that’s presented in his recently published book, You and We: A Relational Rethinking of Work, Life, and Leadership. In this empowering conversation, we explore what it means to grow relationally and why meaningful change happens as we change the space between us.

    59 min

  4. 5 Feb

    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 peace may be the only emotion that cannot be counterfeited, and how it’s possible to experience both joy and pain at the same time. Drawing on Viktor Frankl’s insight that our final freedom is the ability to choose our attitude, we explore why choosing growth over misery matters – especially when life hurts.We also examine the distinction between sobriety and recovery, why emotional intelligence is the single strongest predictor of success in life and business, and why learning to love yourself is not a selfish indulgence, but a necessity for service.A powerful conversation on emotional intelligence, authenticity, and personal growth.

    1hr 9min

  5. 8 Jan

    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 thrive under pressure.

    1hr 1min

  6. 04/12/2025

    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 so far – his role models, his setbacks, and how he overcomes the victim mentality.

    1hr 7min

  7. 06/11/2025

    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, Professor of International History and Politics at the University of Leeds, tells that story. In this episode, we discuss Simon’s work on assassination, as well as the implications for liberal democracy as state security expands to protect an ever-growing circle of elites.

    56 min

  8. 02/10/2025

    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 the Financial Times. We explore GE’s dominance in its heyday, Jack Welch’s rise and legacy, the company’s decline under Jeff Immelt, and enduring lessons for today’s leaders.

    1hr 3min
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🎙️ Conversations to explore values in an age of values drift. Business, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Culture, and more. 🔔 New episodes released monthly on the first Thursday. 🎧 Available on all major platforms.

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  • Creator
    Tom English
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tom English
  • Show Website
    Real Clear Values

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