Welcome to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Join your hosts, Leanne Elliott, business psychologist, and Al Elliott, business owner, as they dive into the latest trends in B2B influencer marketing, the challenges of blending personal brand with professional communication, and, of course, we tackle your burning workplace questions in our famous Workplace Surgery.

Donald Trump’s 2024 Election Victory

We break down the psychological responses to Donald Trump’s victory and the reactions from both sides of the political spectrum.

Nike’s ‘Company Lifer’ CEO

Elliott Hill’s return to Nike as CEO after a 32-year career has sparked debate: Should companies promote from within or bring in fresh faces from outside?

Encore’s Innovative Overtime Savings Program

We explore how Encore is helping their seasonal workers by introducing an overtime savings program that’s boosting retention by 14%.

Chris Savage, co-founder of Wistia, discusses his hot take on the rise of B2B influencers. He explains why B2B content creators are the future, sharing how these individuals, like Dave Gerhart and Scott Clary, are transforming the marketing landscape and why businesses should pay attention.

Key points from Chris’ Hot Take:

Company Culture Post-Acquisition

A listener’s company was recently acquired by a larger firm, and they’re seeing their company culture change drastically.

Adapting to Green Initiatives

A business faces a generational divide as younger employees push for faster green initiatives, but the older workforce resists change.

Understanding a Jekyll-and-Hyde Boss

A listener struggles with their boss’s inconsistent behavior, switching from harsh and demanding at work to kind and patient in personal settings.

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