Truth, Lies and Work

HubSpot Podcast Network

Workplace Culture

Leadership

Mental Health

Employee Engagement

Burnout

Psychological Safety

Hubspot

Work-Life Balance

Resilience

Gen Z

Employee Well-Being

Remote Work

Entrepreneurship

Artificial Intelligence

Neurodiversity

Company Culture

Corporate Culture

Four-Day Work Week

Productivity

Team Dynamics

Truth, Lies & Work is the UK's #1 Management Podcast. Brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, this award-winning podcast is where behavioural science meets workplace culture. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, the show has reached #2 in the UK Business Podcast Charts and consistently ranks as a Top 10 trending business podcast globall... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	311	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	BusinessHealth & FitnessManagementMental Health

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308. Dark Showering, Google A.I. Interviews and the M&S Cyber Attack. PLUS! Is Experience the Best Predictor of Job Performance?

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning workplace podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture, brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

This week, hosts Al Elliott and Leanne Elliott unpack the sleep science taking ... more

9 Jun 2026 • 57 min

307. What skills do leaders actually need in the age of A.I.? With Vince Sanderson

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning workplace podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture.

As artificial intelligence accelerates and automation becomes a fixture in our workplaces, a massive shift is happening. The W... more

4 Jun 2026 • 51 min

306. Firing your HR department, restroom lurking and the accidental manager. PLUS! Does Gen Z value purpose over pay? With Dr Jake Tuber

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture.

This week, hosts Al and Leanne Elliott are joined by returning guest, organisational psychologist Dr. Jake Tuber! Together, they tackle ... more

2 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 4 min • Most popular

305. How to go from Founder back to Employee (Without the Shame), with Laurie MacPherson

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning workplace podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture . This week, we are tackling a massive, silent trend affecting thousands of professionals: The Great Reentry .

During the pande... more

28 May 2026 • 42 min

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Recent Guests

Laurie MacPherson

Career and LinkedIn mentor who specializes in helping founders re-enter the workforce

Laurie MacPherson (Consulting / LinkedIn mentoring)

Episode: 305. How to go from Founder back to Employee (Without the Shame), with Laurie MacPherson

Al Elliott

Business owner and entrepreneur with a roller-coaster career spanning pubs, beer delivery, and property

Self-employed / Oblong (co-founded with Leanne)

Episode: 304. Al Elliott: "I've just ruined the last three years of my life.", Our co-host talks business, bankruptcy and the meaning of success

Danny Wareham

Certified business psychologist, accredited coach, and author

Constellation Leadership / author

Episode: 303. What can veterans teach us about leadership? With Danny Wareham, Major General (Ret) Matt Smith and James Hardie

Major General Matt Smith

Retired US Army, former commander and educator

Emory University Master in Business for Veterans Program

Episode: 303. What can veterans teach us about leadership? With Danny Wareham, Major General (Ret) Matt Smith and James Hardie

James Hardie

Former RAF helicopter pilot, organizational psychology researcher

Master's in Organizational Psychology, Birkbeck University of London

Episode: 303. What can veterans teach us about leadership? With Danny Wareham, Major General (Ret) Matt Smith and James Hardie

Dr. Rosenna Bakari

Empowerment expert, psychologist, author

Self-employed / Author

Episode: 301. Are you too smart to succeed in business? With Dr Rosenna Bakari

Dr. Jake Tuber

Organizational psychologist and author figure on the show

Episode: 300. JP Morgan's sex scandal, A.I. fears and the executive presence problem. PLUS! Are diverse teams better? With Dr Jake Tuber

Rachel Harris

Co-founder of StriveX Accountants

StriveX Accountants

Episode: 299. “There are 200 people on a waiting list to work here”, with Rachel Harris, StriveX Accountants

Cat Thomas

Journalist who discussed the Guardian piece and related context

Media (journalist)

Episode: 298. Dry chatting, Gen-Z CEOs and toxic bosses. PLUS! The science behind 'bring your dog to work day'

Hosts

Leanne Elliott

Chartered Occupational Psychologist; co-host; authoritative voice on workplace culture and leadership; married to Al Elliott

Al Elliott

Business owner; co-host; brings practical, founder-level perspectives on leadership, team design, and entrepreneurship

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings

Funny and Smart
Exceptional show!
Apple Podcasts
5
Listenerjj
United States10 days ago
Edgy and amusing confrontations of how work works with real expertise mixed in
This is a great show for unpacking the reality of work with a mix of insider experience and academic expertise. Always interesting and informative the reality of the work thing we commit so much of our lives to needs both a serious and an amused look at it.
The perfect antidote to a difficult week in the office and start your POETS Friday decompress.
Apple Podcasts
5
James Hardie Course Corrector
United Kingdom16 days ago
Great crew
Fabulous conversations that find a way to hit home all the time.
Apple Podcasts
5
Ahendon2020
United Statesa month ago
Love this pod!
So grateful to have gotten connected with Leanne and Al. Two of the greatest! I love this podcast. So many great insights!
Apple Podcasts
5
The Naked Room
United Statesa month ago
On point!!
As someone who works in HR and leadership development, I'm always looking for good workplace culture content. This one gets it right! I recommend this to leaders who want to improve their organization through their people.
Apple Podcasts
5
Meredith_Jones
United Statesa month ago

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Listeners praise practical, actionable takeaways and the hosts' balanced, honest dynamic.

The show is regarded as a valuable resource for leadership and culture topics.

Guests are consistently strong and bring diverse expertise.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify	#177	United Kingdom/Trending
Apple Podcasts	#3	United Kingdom/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#37	United Kingdom/Business
Spotify	#76	Australia/Trending
Spotify	#23	Ireland/Trending
Apple Podcasts	#73	Chile/Business/Management

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

306. Firing your HR department, restroom lurking and the accidental manager. PLUS! Does Gen Z value purpose over pay? With Dr Jake Tuber

Q: How can you balance loyalty with honesty when a long-tenured employee is not keeping up with growth?

Start with data and regular check-ins to understand their goals; frame conversations around growth and alignment with business needs, using a coaching approach and considering role changes rather than immediate demotion; keep ongoing, transparent communication.

306. Firing your HR department, restroom lurking and the accidental manager. PLUS! Does Gen Z value purpose over pay? With Dr Jake Tuber

Q: How should a leader handle breaks vs. well-being without setting a negative example?

Lead by example but implement explicit well-being policies and norms; schedule and protect non-work time, and consider time-off policies or device-off policies to reduce burnout while modeling sustainable behavior.

306. Firing your HR department, restroom lurking and the accidental manager. PLUS! Does Gen Z value purpose over pay? With Dr Jake Tuber

Q: Is it possible to undo a promotion without destroying someone's confidence or credibility?

The consensus is that while a complete undo is challenging, the promoter bears responsibility; the recommended approach is strong coaching, clear feedback, and potentially moving the person to a role where they can succeed, rather than a demotion, with a focus on ongoing development.

303. What can veterans teach us about leadership? With Danny Wareham, Major General (Ret) Matt Smith and James Hardie

Q: What does leadership look like day to day in the military, and how does that compare to civilian workplaces?

Leadership in the military emphasizes trust, coordinated autonomy, and planned flexibility within guardrails, which translates to civilian settings as empowering people to act with clarity toward shared aims.

302. How Do You Stop Being the Person Everything Falls On? PLUS! Bot bosses, poisoned chocolate and the dumbest Teams call mistake. With Cait Donovan

Q: How do you stop being the person everything falls on without damaging your reputation?

Cait advises recognizing that you agreed to take on more by not saying no, and that you should have honest conversations to limit responsibilities and protect energy, possibly redesigning your role and practicing boundary-setting.

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A management and workplace culture show that blends behavioral science with real-world leadership experience. Across recent episodes, the hosts explore leadership models, psychological safety, burnout, and organizational design, often featuring guests who bring academic rigor, practical coaching, and industry-specific insights. The conversations frequently thread through how to build healthy cultures, coach leaders, design effective teams, and navigate modern workplace challenges such as AI adoption, remote/hybrid work, and rapid change. The format balances actionable frameworks with candid storytelling, making complex topics accessible for leaders, HR professionals, and managers aiming to improve engagement and performance. A notable stren... more

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