Truth, Lies and Work

This week on the podcast, we’re flipping our attention back to organisations and what they can do to find, engage and nurture great people in 2023.We're joined by Kyle Denhoff, the Director of Marketing, HubSpot, and we nerd out about employer brand, workplace culture & how HubSpot are managing it all.Things we cover are: What is employer brand? Why vision and values are important The 7 foundations of a great workplace culture The importance of great managers/mentors Rolling out an employer brand Boosting collaboration between HR, Marketing and Comms teams Our 7 foundations of a great workplace culture:This is what we call The Rx7: Reason Role Recognition Resources Relationships Resilience Remote Book a call HERE with Leanne to discuss the Rx7.Links: Kyle on LinkedIn Kyle on Twitter HubSpot's culture code The My First Million episode where Sam Parr talks about selling The Hustle to HubSpot Book a call with Leanne about the Rx7 (the 7 foundations of a great workplace culture) The Burnout: The Silent Epidemic SeminarTheme: Burnout: The Silent Epidemic | Creating Sustainable Recovery through Equity (IWD2023 theme is #EmbraceEquity). Please visit https://www.northstaratwork.com/iwd2023 for more details. Promo video: https://youtu.be/gHodWJXlgk8 Date: Wed, March 15, 11-4pm EST/ 8am -1pm PST (4 hours of content and setting aside 1 hour for speaker intros, breaks, networking etc.) Keynote speaker: Brandi Olson, Organisational Agility Expert, Founder + CEO Real Work Done, and author “Real Flow” https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandiolson/ Conference agenda: Keynote(45min), 1 Panel Discussion, 3, 30-min workshops, 1, 30-min fireside chat Registration link: https://www.uvsity.com/#/dashboard/viewsession?sessionId=830 Use code IWD2023 to save 20% valid till 2/1/23. Full price: US$55 per ticket  

Toughen up. Be a man. Boys don’t cry.Centuries of social conditioning have created a stigma around men’s mental health and burnout. And it’s killing them.75% of suicides are men. Suicide is the biggest cause of death among men under 50. Men experience higher rates of cancer, heart disease and addiction - physical health conditions associated with high-stress lifestyles. Men's mental health, in our workplaces, society and homes, is the conversation we should be having.In a break from our normal format, this episode focuses on a conversation between Co-Host Al Elliott, and our expert guest, Jim Young. Just two 40-something guys discussing uncried tears, burnout and being very f@*king far from ok. It’s a conversation you’ve likely never heard before.Join Al and Jim for an honest, vulnerable conversation about men’s mental health, including: What does burnout look like for men? The life-threatening risks of being a ‘tough guy’ Undoing 10,000 years of social conditioning Ego, shame and being on top The deadly ‘F Word’ Using intimacy to create sustainable success for you and your business Resources:Jim YoungYou can contact Jim Young for more information on his coaching services via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecenteredcoach/Or his website:https://www.thecenteredcoach.com/servicesYou’ll find his book, Expansive Intimacy: How "Tough Guys" Defeat Burnout, on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Expansive-Intimacy-Tough-Defeat-Burnout-ebook/dp/B0BCBXW7W5Further ReadingFor other vulnerable accounts of men’s mental health, including grief, we’d recommend 'A heart that Works' by Rob Delaneyhttps://www.amazon.com/Heart-That-Works-Rob-Delaney-ebook/dp/B0B3TDC89Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=O0AGM3PVJHZH&keywords=a+heart+that+works&qid=1673873668&s=digital-text&sprefix=a+heart+that+work%2Cdigital-text%2C229&sr=1-1Community GroupsFor those who want to share deep, meaningful bonds with a community of men, Jim recommends organisations such as EVERYMAN (evryman.com/) and The ManKind Project (mankindproject.org/).For men who are feeling isolated in their business lives, check out organisations like YPO (ypo.org) and Vistage (vistage.com/)Coaching SupportThere are also many dedicated coaches who offer focused men's group experiences including Jamie Robbins in the UK (jamiecoach.com/), Ken Mossman in the US (cirrusleadership.com/classes), and, Jim (as above).More InformationFor more general information on men’s mental health, services and treatments, we recommend looking at:The Men’s Health Forum:https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/about-usThe Men and Boy’s Coalition:Menandboyscoalition.org.ukThe Black Men’s Consortium: http://theblackmensconsortium.com/Telephone Support Services (UK)If you’re experiencing domestic abuse, contact the Mankind Initiative on 01823 334244, to speak confidentially.If you’re in distress or despair, including suicidal feelings, contact the Samaritans on 116 123. 

Is burnout the next global pandemic? In Part 1 of this 2-part series, we learned that we could be on track to lose more than half of our workforce due to absenteeism and turnover as a result of burnout. For businesses to survive, and thrive, well-being and burnout prevention need to be at the top of the agenda.In Part 2, we welcome back our panel of expert guests, including Cait Donovan, Burnout Coach & Host of Fried: The Burnout Podcast William Hasek, PhD, Board Certified Clinical Psychologist  Sally Clarke - Burnout and Well-being Researcher, Expert and Best-Selling Author  Taking a practical view of burnout in a workplace setting, we discuss: How to know if your team is burnt out and what signs to look out for Why burnout happens The commercial impact of burnout How to prevent burnout 5 Recommendations to improve well-being and prevent burnout Resources to help you and your business thrive  Links:Read The State of Burnout 2023 Report:https://infinite-potential.com.au/the-state-of-burnout-2023Cait Donovan Website: https://caitdonovan.com/speaking Request a conversation: https://caitdonovan.as.me/inquiry Listen to Fried: The Burnout Podcast: https://friedtheburnoutpodcast.com Join the Fried Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friedtheburnoutpodcast Watch Cait’s Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPTLgV7FU-I Follow Cait on Instagram: @friedtheburnoutpodcast  William Hasek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamhasek/  Sally Clarke Website: https://www.salcla.com/ Twitter: @salcla LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyclarkeevolve/ Instagram: @salcla. For more on psychological safety, check out 'The Secret to Building Great Teams with Stephan Wiedner:https://chrt.fm/track/28555/traffic.megaphone.fm/HS6779121311.mp3?updated=1670331446For more on the RX7, go to Oblonghq.com and book your free consultationhttps://oblonghq.com/book/For bonus content, full interviews and sneak peeks of future episodes, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube @TruthLiesWork

Is burnout the next global pandemic? Rates of burnout are on the rise. The State of Workplace Burnout 2023 Report found an increase in burnout rates from 29.6% in 2020 to 38.1% in 2022. We could be on track to lose more than half of our workforce due to absenteeism and turnover as a result of burnout. How do we stop it?In this episode, we speak to a panel of expert guests, including: Cait Donovan, Burnout Coach & Host of Fried: The Burnout Podcast William Hasek, PhD, Board Certified Clinical Psychologist  Sally Clarke, Burnout and Well-being Researcher, Expert and Best-Selling Author Facing bravely into a complex and emotional topic, we cover: What is burnout, really? The difference between burnout and a bad day If some people/roles are more susceptible than others Burnout and the ‘snowflake’ generation How to tell if you’re burnt out, with real-life examples. Stay tuned for Part 2 and more from our expert guests about how burnout will affect our businesses if we don’t act now.Links:Read The State of Burnout 2023 Report:https://infinite-potential.com.au/the-state-of-burnout-2023Cait Donovan Website: https://caitdonovan.com/speaking Request a conversation: https://caitdonovan.as.me/inquiry Listen to Fried: The Burnout Podcast: https://friedtheburnoutpodcast.com Join the Fried Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friedtheburnoutpodcast Watch Cait’s Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPTLgV7FU-I Follow Cait on Instagram: @friedtheburnoutpodcast William Hasek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamhasek/ Sally Clarke Website: https://www.salcla.com/ Twitter: @salcla LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyclarkeevolve/ Instagram: @salcla/ Keywords: burnout, people, burnt out, stress, clinical definition, workplace, research, pandemic, world health organisation, careers, emotional exhaustion

In the second part of our predictions series, Al & Leanne make their predictions about what will happen in the world of People & Culture in 2023.In this episode, we cover: Why transparency is going to be vital in 2023 How we can use technology to manager burnout What role wearables might have in well-being How a culture of well-being could reduce salary expectations How hybrid and remote working will change in 2023 What we should do in terms of diversity & inclusion The single best investment you can make in your team Search your favourite podcast player for episode 1.Links:You can find Leanne on LinkedIn and Twitter.The book Al was trying to recall and couldn't is Nobody Wants to Read your Sh*t by Steven Pressfield.For bonus content, full interviews and sneak peeks of future episodes, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube

In part 1 of 2, Al & Leanne make their predictions about what will happen in the world of People & Culture in 2023.Part 2 will be out in the first week of January.Links:You can find Leanne on LinkedIn and TwitterFor bonus content, full interviews and sneak peeks of future episodes, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube

Leanne's been a Business Psychologist for almost 15 years, but unlike a lot of her peers, she's spent 8+ years in the field as a leader and manager, actually implementing the theory she learnt in her Master's degree.This is the untold story of your co-host of the Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture Podcast. We’re a few episodes in and realised we’ve never taken the time to introduce ourselves. In the second of a 2-part series, we dive deep into the life and career of Leanne Elliott, Co-Founder of Oblong and your co-host (and expert) for the Truth, Lies and Workplace Culture Podcast.Join us as we discuss: Leanne's best and worst day as a manager The difference between a manager and a leader The path to being a successful leader The 7 mistakes most managers make (and how to avoid them) Her hero (John) who she learnt so much from Why the science of people is not 'fluff' The only 7 things you need to think about when developing a culture of well-being and engagement Why the vision of the organisation is the most important first step Links:You can find Leanne on LinkedIn and TwitterFor bonus content, full interviews and sneak peeks of future episodes, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube

In 2005, Al Elliott was named in the Top 42 entrepreneurs Under 42 in the UK. By 2007 he was bankrupt for £103,000. By 2008 he’d built an ethically-driven multimillion-pound property business, a portfolio that he still holds today. This is the untold story of your co-host of the Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture Podcast. We’re a few episodes in and realised we’ve never taken the time to introduce ourselves. In the first of a 2-part series, we dive deep into the life and career of Al Elliott, Co-Founder of Oblong, Gladstone Property Group and the Truth, Lies and Workplace Culture Podcast.Join us as we discuss: The DNA of an entrepreneur The path to rapid success and media fame How being right led to bankruptcy Fighting back with business #2…during a recession Why the mantra ‘Be rich, not right’ changed everything… Links:You can find Al on LinkedIn and TwitterFor bonus content, full interviews and sneak peeks of future episodes, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube

Creative, innovative, high-performing teams with positive well-being that are engaged and committed to your business - every leader's dream, right?How to engage and motivate teams can seem complicated, but research shows us there is one factor more important than any other: Psychological Safety.Join us as we explore how to build teams that contribute positively to your workplace culture and performance, every day, with our guest expert Stephan Wiedner.Stephan is CEO of Zarango.com and Noomii.com, which are consultancy firms that train and coach business people on how to create and sustain a high-performance work environment through psychological safety. With a vision to help build a world in which everyone has the courage to speak up and be heard, Stephan explains how employee voice is the driving force of competitive advantage and sustainable success.Links: You can find Stephan on LinkedIn and Twitter Claim Your Free Psychological Safety Assessment at zarango.com Hear more from Harvard Professor Amy Edmondson including her book The Fearless Organization, TedX Talk and latest academic research Learn more about Google’s Project Aristotle For bonus content, full interviews and sneak peeks of future episodes, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube

Let's just get this out of the way - although our last 3 episodes have been about Elon Musk and Twitter, we're not singling him out!However, at the time of release, he is arguably the most famous leader in the world, so any psychological lessons on behaviour and personality are easily demonstrated by using him as an example.In this jam-packed episode, we are joined by expert guest Sandy McKenzie.Sandy is the managing partner of Amrop UK, an Executive Search & Human Capital Advisory firm, and he also is a fully qualified practitioner for Hogan Development Surveys, which measure the behaviours and personalities of leaders.Links You can find Sandy on the Amrop website or on LinkedIn. The Hogan Development Survey for Elon is here