Truth, Lies and Work

261. This Year in Work 2025 (Part 2) - Our favourite guests of the year, your listeners’ choice, and the most-downloaded expert episode of 2025.

Dec 25, 2025
The hosts dive into 2025's standout guest interviews, starting with Steve Carse, who champions the idea that work should be fun. Andrew Palmer shares insights on problem-centric thinking, urging not to get lost in solutions. James Hawkins advocates for a radical shift to autonomous teams at PostHog, enhancing productivity through smaller groups. Dr. Marie-Hélène redefines resilience as a dynamic state, while Elina Teboul explores feminine intelligence in leadership. The most-downloaded segment features Dr. Enya Doyle discussing inclusive workplace practices. A fantastic wrap-up for the year!
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ANECDOTE

From Layoff To $10M Ice-Pop Brand

  • Steve Kass turned a post-recession layoff into King of Pops, a $10M ice-pop company built on making work fun.
  • He wrote Work Is Fun to share simple practices that make jobs more meaningful.
ADVICE

Make Work A Little More Fun

  • Ask why work can't be more fun and try to improve it by small increments like 5% more fun.
  • Test low-cost changes that boost engagement without undermining serious tasks.
INSIGHT

Love The Problem, Not The First Fix

  • Fall in love with the problem, not the solution to stay open to better options.
  • That mindset helps teams pivot when the first idea proves wrong.
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