Truth, Lies and Work

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Self-Management

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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

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	242	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Health & FitnessManagementMental HealthBusiness

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242. Amazon sacks HR, bosses blame Gen Z and new-job red flags. PLUS! Does your vibe really attract your tribe?

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

Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psych... more

Yesterday • 49 min

241. What if meetings were the best part of your day? (Yes, really!). With Mamie Kanfer Stewart

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

Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psych... more

16 Oct 2025 • 49 min

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240. Starbucks’ CEO fail, toxic superstars and Dubai’s Wolf of Wall Street? PLUS! Is Maslow's hierarchy a myth?

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work — the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture, brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliot... more

14 Oct 2025 • 47 min

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239. Why your founder's culture dies at 50 employees (And what to do about it), with Work Futurist, Josh Levine

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

Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this episode features Josh Levine, work futur... more

9 Oct 2025 • 41 min

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Josh Levine

A work futurist, author and culture consultant.

Great Mondays

Episode: 239. Why your founder's culture dies at 50 employees (And what to do about it), with Work Futurist, Josh Levine

Ina Purvanova

Professor at Drake University, teaching leadership and organizational behavior

Drake University

Episode: 237. Is hybrid the worst of all worlds? With Professors Ina Purvanova and Alanah Mitchell, authors of The New Workplace"

Alana Mitchell

Professor at Drake University, specializing in information systems and technology use

Drake University

Episode: 237. Is hybrid the worst of all worlds? With Professors Ina Purvanova and Alanah Mitchell, authors of The New Workplace"

Vanessa Judelman

Leadership coach and consultant focusing on workplace dynamics and communication.

Episode: 232. CEO scandals, September resets and 1000 days of ChatGPT. PLUS! The rise of rage-baiting, with Vanessa Judelman

Tony Cooke

Author of Waggish Chronicles of a Maverick in a Corporate World and former VP of Human Resources at Adidas

Adidas

Episode: 231. When HR goes rogue, with former Adidas VP of HR, Tony Cooke

Meghan French Dunbar

Former magazine CEO and business anthropologist

Episode: 229. This Isn’t Working: What Business Gets Wrong About People and Profit, with Meghan French Dunbar

Joel Zeff

Keynote speaker and improv expert

Episode: 225. The ‘Ta-Da’! Philosophy: Why Fun Could Save Your Workplace, with Joel Zeff

John Michel

Associate Professor and Bush Scholar

Loyola University of Maryland

Episode: 223. Why small talk is exhausting (according to science), with Associate Professor John Michel

Andrew Palmer

Bartleby columnist for The Economist and host of Boss Class Podcast

The Economist

Episode: 217. What makes a better boss? With The Economist’s Andrew Palmer, host of Boss Class Podcast

Hosts

Leanne Elliott

Chartered Occupational Psychologist with a focus on workplace dynamics and employee well-being.

Al Elliott

Business owner specializing in management practices and workplace culture.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 836 ratings

Sounding Smart
Loved the interview with Dr Cheryl Robinson on why people try to sound smart rather than communicate effectively. It’s something I touch on in my book.
Apple Podcasts
5
Caat1002
Canada3 months ago
A dream for people who love business
There’s so much to love about this show! The fantastic couple's banter. The blend of research and frameworks with real-world experience and case studies. The fun, engaging, and varied approaches to covering topics. I can 100% see why you all have such a loyal following (which I've officially joined).
Apple Podcasts
5
BeMoreMFD
United States4 months ago
Nonverbal Leadership
This episode with an orchestra conductor about nonverbal communication was original and genuinely interesting. Thank you for the fresh perspective!
Apple Podcasts
5
MNWellness
United States4 months ago
Excellent
Incredible & insightful podcast!
Apple Podcasts
5
Roitbern
Israel7 months ago
I love it!
This podcast has it all - so informative, interesting and funny too. Leanne and Al are so down to earth and so easy to relate to. They are not afraid of the spicier topics and are willing to have conversations about what really matters.
Apple Podcasts
5
Dr Elaine Smith
United Kingdom8 months ago

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Many find the blend of humor and serious discussions refreshing and valuable.

The hosts' personal anecdotes resonate well with audiences, making complex topics easier to digest.

The show is commended for its practical insights and actionable strategies on workplace culture.

Listeners often recommend the podcast for its emphasis on psychological safety and ethical management practices.

Listeners appreciate the engaging banter and relatable content between the hosts.

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Apple Podcasts	#43	United States/Business/Management
Spotify	#136	United Kingdom/Trending
Apple Podcasts	#6	United Kingdom/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#80	United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts	#101	Australia/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#97	United Arab Emirates/Business/Management

Talking Points

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238. Mr Beast on hiring A-players, digital hangovers and risky workplace humour. PLUS! Are tall people really more successful?

Q: How do you keep great people when you can't compete on pay?

Invest in your team, create a great culture, and consider flexible roles that cater to underserved populations, rather than focusing on salary alone.

238. Mr Beast on hiring A-players, digital hangovers and risky workplace humour. PLUS! Are tall people really more successful?

Q: What do you do when you know you have to let someone go, even though they're trying their best to stay?

Celebrate their improvement during the PIP separately from the layoff discussion, emphasizing that the role, not the person, is being made redundant due to company needs.

238. Mr Beast on hiring A-players, digital hangovers and risky workplace humour. PLUS! Are tall people really more successful?

Q: How do you build a reliable team when you're used to doing everything yourself?

Reflect on what tasks you can delegate and what needs to be handed off to others. Assess the tasks that you don't enjoy or shouldn't be doing, and prioritize delegating those.

239. Why your founder's culture dies at 50 employees (And what to do about it), with Work Futurist, Josh Levine

Q: What happens when a company grows past 50 employees?

The informal cultural norms that naturally happen stop working, leading to silos and a breakdown in the founder's culture.

240. Starbucks’ CEO fail, toxic superstars and Dubai’s Wolf of Wall Street? PLUS! Is Maslow's hierarchy a myth?

Q: What are the most effective ways to look after your mental and physical health when the business never really switches off?

The discussion includes practical habits like segmenting personal and work life, maintaining a good sleep pattern, and possibly using contrasting email addresses for venting frustrations.

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The show explores the intersection of behavioral science and workplace culture, providing evidence-based insights to help leaders enhance team dynamics and employee well-being. It covers a wide array of topics such as workplace happiness, employee engagement, ethical business practices, and management strategies. A unique aspect of the show is its combination of expert interviews and candid discussions from the hosts, who bring personal anecdotes and real-world experiences into the conversation, ensuring that the content remains relatable and applicable. With episodes released twice a week, listeners can expect timely discussions on contemporary workplace issues, actionable advice, and a lighter side through the hosts' chemistry and humor, ... more

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4. Vanessa Judelman
5. Tony Cooke
6. Meghan French Dunbar
7. Joel Zeff
8. John Michel

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