Truth, Lies and Work

HubSpot Podcast Network

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 globally.With a unique blend of evidence-based insight and lived experience, Leanne and Al simplify the science of people and culture to help leaders attract, engage, and retain great talent.Episodes drop twice a week. Tuesdays feature a global people and culture news round-up, a hot take from an emerging or established voice, and the world-famous Workplace Surgery—where Leanne answers real listener questions with practical advice. Thursdays dive deeper with expert guests from across the business and psychology worlds, sharing fresh perspectives and actionable strategies.Whether you're scaling a startup or leading a large team, Truth, Lies & Work delivers the tools, thinking, and inspiration to build thriving, toxic-free workplaces that prioritise well-being and drive sustainable growth.Also, the hosts are married—so expect unfiltered honesty, occasional banter, and a real-life lens on work and life.

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Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 47min

40. How to Build Resilience: The Triple Defence Strategy for Workplace Well-being

Mental Health Awareness is just the start. Real change requires action!This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're guiding you through a triple defence approach to protecting employee mental health and building resilient workplaces.To help, we're joined by three incredible expert guests.Amy McKeown Amy is Award-winning Workplace Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategist and Consultant. She coaches organisations of all sizes, putting into place evidence based, measurable and sustainable strategies which are as innovative as they are effective. She was also a Non-Executive Director of Mental Health First Aid England.Andrew BerrieAndrew is Head of Workplace Well-being at Mind, a charity that for 70 years, has been committed to making sure that everyone experiencing a mental health problem is treated with the respect they deserve and has access to the support they need. Andrew oversees a department of 30 committed to supporting employers create mentally healthy workplaces through changes in their policy, practice and culture.Michael BrazierMichael is a Workforce digital mental well-being specialist at Kooth Work. Kooth Work's digital products help wellbeing leaders to Understand, Support and Improve the mental health of their workforce, and is is available to 15.9 million people across the UK.Join the conversation as we explore: The business and legal case for mental health strategy Strategy V Tactics A triple defense approach to shape your strategy Reclaiming your purpose as a leader How you can raise awareness How to empower your line managers The competitive advantage of early intervention Now is the time to reimagine our approach to mental health in the workplace, and create a strategy that has a measurable impact on our people and our business. We've got this.ResourcesConnect with Amy:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-mckeown-b569a5b/Website: https://amymckeown.comTraining: https://amymckeown.com/courseConnect with Andrew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewberrie/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewBerrieMind: https://www.mind.org.uk/Connect with Michael:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brazier-3312583/Kooth Work: https://work.kooth.com/More from this episode:Mind Well-being Index: https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/workplace-wellbeing-index/Kooth Work Flourish Research:https://work.kooth.com/missing-the-mark-flourish-findings-reportWell-being, Productivity and Happiness at Workhttps://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9783319625478?gC=5a105e8b&gclid=CjwKCAjw67ajBhAVEiwA2g_jELMF_U7Uwgcfh8CBCg24T4cn86wo0o2CC3xAnr0F1FypVHiFvFG3yRoCkbwQAvD_BwEListen back to Truth & Lies for more on:Toxic Workplace Culture: How to Spot it, Stop it, and Create a Healthier Work Environmenthttps://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/toxic-workplace-culture_1887/Women's Health: A Guide for Male Leadershttps://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/womens-health-a-guide-for-male-leaders_1785/The Untold Heartbreak of Male Leaders, With Jim Younghttps://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/the-untold-heartbreak-of-male-leaders_1946/Connect with Al and LeanneJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthliesworkEmail: hello@truthliesandwork

May 17, 2023 • 1h 14min

39. How to Unlock Leadership Potential: Putting Employees at the Heart of the Story

Today, we are talking about leadership, and specifically, the #1 skill leaders should develop to be more effective in inspiring employees and elevating performance. Yep, it’s time to drop the ego and start inspiring others!To help us understand how to communicate more effectively as leaders, we are joined by two incredible guests.Dr JJ PetersonAs Head of Storybrand JJ has helped thousands of organizations clarify their message in order to grow their business. He holds a PhD in Communication and has spent over 20 years practising and teaching communication.J.J. served in marketing and PR for two multinational non-profit organizations, has spoken to thousands of people about creating a clear message and is currently an adjunct professor in the Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. He is also co-host of Marketing Made Simple, our sibling show on the Hubspot Podcast Network.Orly Zeewy MBAOrly launched her consulting practice in 2002 to address the growing lack of brand clarity in the emerging digital age. She builds the DNA of startup brands and establishes messaging that quickly connects founders with their ideal customers so they can scale in months, not years.A respected thought leader, Orly holds an MBA in Strategic Design from Kanbar College at Jefferson University. Her book, Ready, Launch, Brand: The Lean Marketing Guide for Startups was published by Routledge in May 2021 and was the #1 new business book release on Amazon.Join the conversation as we discuss: The power of story-telling when leading change Shifting from the hero to the guide The importance of values in employer brand Authenticity in Leadership and culture Ensuring success by editing your ego This episode is where people & culture meet brand & marketing like never before. Enjoy!ResourcesConnect with JJLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-j-peterson-1b4011a2/Website: https://storybrand.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJJPetersonBook: Building a Storybrand: https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Clarify-Message-Customers/dp/0718033329?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&linkCode=sl1&tag=donaldmille0e-20&linkId=808a3e50ee65a7b443011a7f283ced6a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlConnect with OrlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlyzeewy/Website: https://zeewybrands.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/orlyzeewyBook: Ready, Launch Brand: https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Launch-Brand-Marketing-Startups-ebook/dp/B08ZJYFX19/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Z6SD7PVUYDVZ&keywords=orly+zeewy&qid=1684254368&s=books&sprefix=orly+zeewy%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C184&sr=1-1More from the showRead the Randstad Workmonitor 2023 Report: https://www.randstad.co.uk/workmonitor/Bonnie Tyler: Holding Out for a Hero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWcASV2sey0More From Truth, Lies & Workplace CultureJoin the conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/Listen back to Truth & Lies for more on:The Truth About the Twitter Layoffshttps://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/the-truth-behind-the-twitter-layoffs-part-1_1980/How to Build a Killer Employer Brandhttps://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/build-a-killer-employer-brand-hubspot_1943/The Watercooler Conferencehttps://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/the-watercooler-conference-podcast_2252/Connect with Al and LeanneConnect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthliesworkEmail: hello@truthliesandwork.com

May 10, 2023 • 1h 4min

38. Oliver Yonchev: The Art of Possible and Creating a Culture of Success at Flight Story

We are very excited to welcome Oliver Yonchev to the podcast.He's an entrepreneur, a speaker, and the CEO of Flight Story, a 100~ strong marketing agency keeping brands at the forefront of what’s possible, a company he co-founded with Steven Bartlett.Prior to this, Oliver was Managing Director of Social Chain AG, a role he secured at just 26. Under his leadership, Oliver built Social Chain into one of the world’s leading social media and e-commerce companies, with more than 1000 employees, $750M in revenue and operations in 21 locations.Today, we’re talking to Oliver about his journey to success, his greatest learnings along the way and his love for the ‘Art of Possible’ - a key philosophy that underpins his current business, Flight Story.This is a conversation you do not want to miss!ResourcesConnect with Oliver:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliveryonchev/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oliveryonchev?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliveryonchev/?hl=enFind out more about Flight Story:Website: https://flightstory.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flightstory/Twitter: https://twitter.com/theflightstoryTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flightstoryagencyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flightstoryagency/Listen back to Truth & Lies for more on:Connect with Al and LeanneJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthliesworkEmail: hello@truthliesandwork

May 3, 2023 • 1h 20min

37. How to Build a Thriving Workplace: Key Insights from The Watercooler Conference:

Apr 25, 2023 • 1h 20min

36. 4-Day Work Week 101: A Crash Course for Business Owners and Leaders

Is the 4-day work week about working hard or hardly working? Is it a passing fad or the future of work? Can it improve well-being or is it a flawed solution for more complex workplace challenges? And perhaps most importantly, how can businesses afford it?!We answer these questions and more in this week's episode. Whether you’re a believer or a sceptic, we offer an introduction on the dos, don’ts and hows of transitioning to a 4-day work week.To help us, we’re joined by three expert guests:Joe O’ConnorJoe is Director & Co-Founder at Work Time Reduction Centre of Excellence and Former former CEO at 4 Day Week Global, the organisation behind the hugely successful 4-day work week global pilot. A dynamic changemaker and leader, Joe supported over 200 employers and 10,000 employees to make the transition to reduced-hour, productivity-focused working in 2022.Banks BenitezBanks is a formidable business leader and expert in the future of work. As CEO of Uncharted, he led the company through a rebrand, and strategic pivot, and rolled out a new strategy of building partnerships with brands like Chipotle, Facebook, and NBC that doubled the size of the organization. In 2020, he moved Uncharted to a 4-day workweek in 2020, and were named by Outside Magazine one of the 50 best places to work in the US.Fery KaszoniFery is the Founder & Managing Director of Search Intelligence Ltd, a leading digital PR agency that owns and operates dozens of web and SAAS platforms and useful online tools, with a network of websites reaching millions of users every month. In May 2020, Fery transitioned his business and 40+ employees to a 4-day work week, with the announcement on LinkedIn garnering more than 120,000 reactions in just three days.If you want to avoid being caught up in the latest workplace fad and understand how to profitably shift to a 4-day work week, this episode is a must-listen!ResourcesConnect with Joe O’ConnorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeoconnor990/Connect with Banks BenitezLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/banksbenitez/Connect with Fery KaszoniLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferenczkaszoni/More From Truth, Lies & Workplace CultureJoin the conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/Listen back to Truth & Lies for more on:Recovering from and preventing burnout:https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/burnout-the-pandemic-you-didnt-see-coming-part-1-of-3The Founder Story of Co-Host Al Elliotthttps://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/al-elliott-storyHow to Lead Gen-Z and Millenials, with Sophie Wadehttps://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/the-secret-to-leading-gen-z-millennialsConnect with Al and LeanneConnect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthliesworkEmail: podcast@oblonghq.com

Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 38min

35. What Work Means to Different Generations: A Baby Boomer, Gen-X, Millennial and Gen-Z Panel

A Boomer, Zoomer, Millennial and Gen-X walk into a bar and the bar-person said...(Answers on a postcard, please!)This week, we're bringing together each working generation to face off on the changes and challenges of the modern workplace.Are Boomers misunderstood? Are Millenials entitled? Are Gen-Z really lacking soft skills? And are Gen-X the forgotten generation?To unpack the lasted workplace trends, divided opinions and more, we're joined by four incredible guests.Kari CardinaleRepresenting Baby Boomers, Kari is the SVP of Digital Strategy at MEA: Modern Elder Academy. She helps design and deliver unique digital programs to build a community movement online. She has a Masters degree in psychology, masters work in organizational leadership, and is passionate in leading the new frontier of global community engagement. Her energy and ability to quickly engage clients across silos and industry sectors produces profound results.Claire FarrowRepresenting Gen-X, Claire is Global Director of Content at Make a Difference Media and Events. A freelance conference producer since 2004, she has worked with some of the world's leading publishers including The New York Times, Incisive Media, Centaur, WARC, Emap, UBM, Crain, Ten Alps and Reed.Ashley Menzies BabatundeRepresenting Millennials, Ashley is an attorney, storyteller and Host of the No Straight Path Podcast who is passionate about the intersection of humanity and career. She is a Millennial figuring out how to create structural changes that make companies and the world at large more human-centeredIsobel ReidRepresenting Gen-Z, Isobel is a Associate People Development Consultany at The Lab 17, empowering high-growth companies to unlock their potential. A Psychology and neuroscience graduate, she is on a mission to level up leaders and create purpose-led workplaces in which all generations thrive.Join the conversation we've all been waiting to have!ResourcesConnect with our GuestsKari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-cardinale/Claire: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-farrow-20896617/Ashley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-menzies-babatunde-89437036/Isobel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isobel-reid/Check out the No Straight Path Podcasthttps://www.ashleymenzies.com/no-straight-pathListen back to Truth & Lies for more on:Personality & Family Business:https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/family-business-and-personality_1921/The Truth Behind Britain's Healthiest Workplaces:https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/the-truth-behind-britains-healthiest-workplaces_1940/Remote Workhttps://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/is-wfh-dead_1982/Connect with Al and LeanneJoin the Conversation in LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/?viewAsMember=trueConnect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthliesworkEmail: podcast@oblonghq.com

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Apr 12, 2023 • 1h 37min

34. How to Identify and Eliminate Toxic Workplace Cultures

Toxic workplaces aren’t just bad for employee mental health, they’re bad for business.No one sets out to build a toxic workplace culture, yet 2 out of 3 employees have experiences toxic workplaces. What’s worse, 44% of employees blame leadership.As leaders, it’s more important than ever that we know how to spot, and stop, toxic workplace culture, and create healthy work environments in which people and businesses thrive.To help us unpick this complex topic, we’re joined by three expert guests. Bonnie Low-Kramen is a TedX Speaker, Workplace Advocate and Best-Selling Author of Staff Matters, helping executives and teams work together to create the ultimate workplace. Paula Allen is a Global Leader in Research and Client Insights at TELUS Health (formerly LifeWork), and an expert in total well-being strategy for workplaces. Rita Ernst is a Positivity Influencer, Organisational Consultant and best-selling author of Show Up Positive. She is committed to building workplaces where happiness and productivity converge to create positive, committed, high-performing teams. Join us as we discuss: What is a toxic workplace culture? What attitudes and behaviours create toxic environments? What behaviours can be considered bullying, harassment or discrimination? How do we know if culture really is toxic, or if people are being sensitive? What are the signs of a toxic culture? What can leaders do to prevent (or fix!) toxic workplace cultures Remember, a lack of reports does not mean a lack of incidents. If you’re a leader who cares about your staff (and business!) this is a must-listen.ResourcesBonnie Low KramenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnielowkramen/Website: https://wwwbonnielowkramen.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BonnieLowKramenBest-selling book ‘Staff Matters’: https://www.amazon.com/Staff-Matters-People-Focused-Solutions-Workplace/dp/0976326841Paula AllenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-allen-2717206/Website: https://lifeworks.com/enRita ErnstLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-ernst-positivity-influencer/Website: https://www.igniteextraordinary.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igniteextraordinary/Best-selling book ‘Turn Up Positive’:https://www.amazon.com/Show-Up-Positive-Rita-Ernst/dp/B09YN7Y6QXMore From Truth, Lies & Workplace CultureJoin the conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/Listen back to Truth & Lies for more on:Psychological Safety:https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/psychological-safetyBurnout & Teams: The Pandemic You Didn’t See Cominghttps://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/burnout-the-pandemic-you-didnt-see-coming-part-2How (NOT) to be a Psychopath: A Leader’s Guidehttps://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/leaders-psycho-sociopathConnect with Al and LeanneConnect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthliesworkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8U5VQV-F4qY7MrAo5K90kATikTok (LOL): https://www.tiktok.com/@truthliesworkEmail: podcast@truthliesandwork.com

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