Truth, Lies and Work

230. How to Stand Out Without Burning Out (Truth, Lies & Work x Nerd Journey)


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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, we’re here to simplify the science of work.

This week we’re sharing part two of our conversation with Jon White and Nick Korte, hosts of the Nerd Journey podcast. If you missed part one, it’s in our feed as episode 224. In that first half we explored the pressure on managers in flatter organisations. Today, we flip the lens: what it’s like to be in the team, and how to thrive in uncertain times.


🔥 What We Cover


📌 Clarity is everything

Why asking your manager “What does good look like?” is the most powerful way to stand out and support your team.

📌 Psychological safety in action

A story from Toyota’s production line — where pulling the stop cord is a daily ritual — shows why culture matters more than rules.

📌 The role of the quiet hero

Why the colleagues who make life easier for everyone else are the ones you’ll remember, and why every team needs a “Bob.”

📌 Managers need support too

How leaders can stop stress rolling downhill by finding their own outlets — from peers to coaches — instead of passing pressure to their teams.

📌 Becoming an entrepreneur of your own reputation

How to take control of how you’re seen at work without falling into “personal brand” clichés.


🎧 Want more from Jon & Nick?

  • Nerd Journey Podcast: ⁠https://www.nerd-journey.com⁠

  • Connect with Jon White on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwhite173/⁠

  • Connect with Nick Korte on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickkorte/⁠


    👉 Listen to Part 1 on Nerd Journey here:⁠⁠https://nerd-journey.com/task-cohesion-managing-a-larger-team-in-a-flatter-organization-amidst-a-climate-of-uncertainty-with-al-and-leanne-elliott-1-2/⁠

    🧠 Support with Mental Health and Well-being

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

    • Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123 or email [email protected]

      📬 Connect with Al & Leanne

      • LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork⁠

      • Al Elliott: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott⁠

      • Leanne Elliott: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne⁠

      • Email: [email protected]

      • Book a call: ⁠https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat

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