Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

This episode is part of our Unfiltered Series, where we bring you the full, raw, unedited conversations with some of the most brilliant minds shaping the future of work.

Today, we welcome Bruce Daisley, workplace culture expert, bestselling author of The Joy of Work and Fortitude, and host of the acclaimed podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat.

🗓️ Episode Overview:

Recorded just in time for Blue Monday, Bruce Daisley challenges everything we thought we knew about resilience, burnout, and workplace culture. In this exclusive, unfiltered conversation, Bruce shares actionable insights on creating a workplace where people thrive—without toxic expectations or outdated ideas of resilience.

🎧 Key Topics Covered:

The Truth About Resilience

• Why traditional resilience training doesn’t work and how resilience is actually a collective strength, not an individual trait.

Tackling Burnout

• Eye-opening statistics on burnout in the modern workplace and why systemic change, not personal grit, is the solution.

Building Stronger Teams

• Practical advice for leaders on fostering connection, trust, and a sense of belonging, even in hybrid or remote work environments.

The Importance of Laughter at Work

• How humor builds stronger teams and why laughing with colleagues can be a game-changer for workplace culture.

The Future of Work

• Why flexibility and social connection are essential for sustaining healthy workplace cultures in a post-pandemic world.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Resilience is drawn from the strength of our connections, not individual toughness.
• Burnout is a symptom of broken systems, not personal failure.
• Social connection—whether through team lunches, shared rituals, or crisp Thursdays—drives better culture and performance.

🎧 What’s Next in the Series:

Join us next week for the final episode in our Unfiltered Series with Ryan Martin, known as The Anger Professor, who will share insights on managing emotions in the workplace.

💡 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to check out Bruce Daisley’s books, The Joy of Work and Fortitude, and his podcast, Eat Sleep Work Repeat. Visit brucedaisley.com for more resources.

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful.

Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email jo@samaritans.org (Rest of World)

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