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Truth, Lies and Work

HubSpot Podcast Network
Workplace Culture
Leadership
Mental Health
Employee Engagement
Burnout
Psychological Safety
Resilience
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Work-Life Balance
Gen Z
Artificial Intelligence
Remote Work
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Neurodiversity
Four-Day Work Week
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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

2.1k ratings
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Latest Episodes

321. Is HR the Loneliest Job in the Building? With Tom Emery

HR leaders spend all day surrounded by people. So why does it often feel like the loneliest job in the building?

In this episode, Tom Emery, former Chief People Officer at a top City of London wealth manager, 20-year corporate HR veteran (ex-HSBC), ... more

23 Jul 2026 • 52 min
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320. Can you bulls*it a bullsh*tter? PLUS! The European hiring crisis, Gen-Z perfectionism and Tik Tok training

The Hiring Crisis, TikTok Training and Gen Z Perfectionism. PLUS How to Keep Quiet Teams Motivated

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

21 Jul 2026 • 56 min
YouTube

319. Why Nobody is Listening to You at Work, with Strategic PR Director, Ellie Glason

Have you ever put together a perfectly logical, data-backed presentation or sent a highly detailed company-wide email, only to be met with complete silence? Meanwhile, a seemingly trivial update or a random piece of news gets everyone talking.

In th... more

16 Jul 2026 • 47 min • Most popular
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318. Toxic Founders, HR Rebels and Stalling Women’s Progress. PLUS! Is it good to have fun at work? With Rebecca Taylor

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, the ultimate audio destination for business professionals.

In this episode of T... more

14 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 9 min • Popular
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Recent Guests

Rebecca Taylor
Head of People, Content and Community at All Voices
All Voices
Episode: 318. Toxic Founders, HR Rebels and Stalling Women’s Progress. PLUS! Is it good to have fun at work? With Rebecca Taylor
Richard Clarke
Founder and happiness researcher who built a software company around team happiness as a KPI and now teaches leaders
Former CEO of Secret Source; Happiness framework creator
Episode: 317. He built his company around happiness, but was he happy? With Richard Clarke
Rob Briner
Professor of Organizational Psychology, Queen Mary University of London; Research Director at Corporate Research Forum
Queen Mary University of London; Corporate Research Forum
Episode: 316. Botsitting, Microsoft's Xbox Layoffs and Finance Burnout. PLUS! Does Growth Mindset Really Work? With Rob Briner
Andrew Blotky
Leadership Coach, Consultant and Author of Honestly Speaking
Azure Leadership (azureleadership.com)
Episode: 315. How to Handle Crisis in the Workplace, with Andrew Blotky, Facebook's first Director of Global Internal Communications
Mike Harle
Former Shell Marketing Chief (UK CMO); later priest and mentor
Shell
Episode: 313. "I told Jimmy Carr to quit his job", with Mike Harle, Jimmy Carr's (last ever) manager
Polly Collingridge
UK General Manager at Cultural Intelligence Centre
Cultural Intelligence Centre
Episode: LIVE! Can Cultural Intelligence actually improve performance at work? With Polly Collingridge and Bernadette Thompson OBE
Bernadette Thompson
Director of People and Culture at North Middlesex University Hospital
North Middlesex University Hospital
Episode: LIVE! Can Cultural Intelligence actually improve performance at work? With Polly Collingridge and Bernadette Thompson OBE
Sean O'Shea
Founder, Craft Your Culture; Co-founder, Locon
Craft Your Culture / Locon
Episode: 309. Stop Asking the Chatbot (And Start Asking Your Colleague), with Sean O'Shea
Dr. Jake Tuber
Organizational Psychologist and author figure on workplace psychology
Independent consultant/academic
Episode: 306. Firing your HR department, restroom lurking and the accidental manager. PLUS! Does Gen Z value purpose over pay? With Dr Jake Tuber

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 2.1k ratings
  • Helpful and insightful

    I enjoy this podcast and it’s full of good tips and resources and ideas. But I hate the constant background music! So that’s why it’s a 4

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DcnAlice
    United Kingdom10 days ago
  • Not Afraid to Ask the Hard Questions

    Much of the conversation about work today is either politely obvious or hopelessly complaining. Leanne and Al take a different approach. Drawing on behavioural science, real-world leadership experience, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics, they explore the messy realities of work with curiosity, intelligence, and refreshing honesty. Truth, Lies and Work consistently goes beyond the usual workplace clichés and leaves listeners thinking more deeply about leadership, culture, and the h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JB in Canada
    Canadaa month ago
  • Funny and Smart

    Exceptional show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Listenerjj
    United States2 months 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 Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great crew

    Fabulous conversations that find a way to hit home all the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ahendon2020
    United States2 months ago
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#2
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Apple Podcasts
#39
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#60
Australia/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#174
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#110
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#112
South Africa/Business/Management

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

316. Botsitting, Microsoft's Xbox Layoffs and Finance Burnout. PLUS! Does Growth Mindset Really Work? With Rob Briner
Q: Does growth mindset actually improve performance, and can we intervene to change it?
Rob explains that the evidence linking growth mindset to actual performance is mixed and generally low quality, with few large or consistent effects. Interventions to increase growth mindset show limited practical benefits, and outcomes often depend on broader environmental factors rather than mindset alone.
318. Toxic Founders, HR Rebels and Stalling Women’s Progress. PLUS! Is it good to have fun at work? With Rebecca Taylor
Q: What to do if the founder is toxic and there is no board oversight?
Culture originates from the top; if the founder is unwilling to change and there is no oversight, consider whether to stay and try coaching or to seek other opportunities. Leadership accountability and potential realignments should be explored, with HR guidance.
318. Toxic Founders, HR Rebels and Stalling Women’s Progress. PLUS! Is it good to have fun at work? With Rebecca Taylor
Q: Should I disclose workplace dating to my employer when I've been promoted to manage the person I'm dating?
Check policy first, disclose if required, and plan for governance around promotions and potential conflicts. If relationships end, have contingency plans and HR can help with transfers or role adjustments to maintain fairness.
318. Toxic Founders, HR Rebels and Stalling Women’s Progress. PLUS! Is it good to have fun at work? With Rebecca Taylor
Q: Should a manager judge an employee's private social media?
Disclose if it could plausibly affect work perceptions; otherwise approach with curiosity, discuss privacy settings, and avoid gossip. Assume good intent and have a direct conversation to understand impact and boundaries.
312. Remote Work Makes You Lonely, Should You Trust Your Gut or the Data, PLUS workplace surgery with Dr Jake Tuber
Q: Is gut instinct and trusting your intuition better than looking at the data for making decisions?
Data and analytical thinking generally outperform gut instinct in important decisions, though expertise and a stable environment can justify trusting expert intuition in specific cases; the optimal approach is to use intuition to generate hypotheses and then test them with data.

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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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