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March 11, 2025178. Is Labour going full Trump? PLUS! Conspiracy theories and why supporting fathers is the key to equality - This Week in Work, 11th March 2025
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.

Every Tuesday, we bring you This Week in Work—your go-to for workplace news, a hot take from an industry expert, and our world-famous workplace surgery, where Leanne answers your toughest work dilemmas.

🎙 Intro: What’s Coming Up This Week?
🔹 Is International Women’s Day focusing on the wrong thing?
🔹 Do you work in the civil service? Are you afraid of losing your job?
🔹 When ‘Bring Your Whole Self to Work’ goes too far…

🗞 News Roundup:

1️⃣ UK Civil Service Faces a ‘Trumpian’ Overhaul
Labour plans to introduce performance-based pay, faster dismissals, and structural reforms to make the civil service more like the private sector.
Critics argue this is just a backdoor attempt at mass job cuts, while supporters claim it’s necessary for efficiency.
📖 Full story: The Guardian
2️⃣ AI in the Workplace: Micromanagement or Productivity Boost?
A new 27,000-person study from the University of Valencia reveals that AI-driven performance monitoring is:
✅ Increasing stress levels by 50%
✅ Reducing collaboration by 1.5x
✅ Raising workplace accidents by 70%
📖 Read the full research study: LinkedIn PDF Report

3️⃣ ‘Micro-Retirements’ Are Replacing Traditional Career Paths
Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly choosing planned career breaks rather than waiting for traditional retirement.
📖 Read more: RTÉ Brainstorm
🔥 Hot Take of the Week: Rachel Vecht on Why Workplace Equality Starts With Supporting Dads

This week’s hot take comes from Rachel Vecht, founder of Educating Matters, who has spent nearly 30 years advising companies on how to better support working parents. But her focus isn’t just on flexibility for mums—she argues that real workplace equality starts with supporting fathers.

📢 Find more from Rachel Vecht:
Follow Rachel Vecht on LinkedIn to engage in daily conversation about parenting and work-life integration

For organisations:
Top Tips to Support Working Parents & Carers
Find out more about Educating Matters
For individual parents:
FREE MASTERCLASS to raise children to thrive
Check out our blog for more parenting tips
💡 World-Famous Workplace Surgery:

📌 Q1: “Authentic Self” or Authentically Unhinged?
A company encouraged employees to bring their whole selves to work—but one employee took this to mean sharing conspiracy theories in meetings.
📌 Q2: “Anonymous” Feedback or CEO Spy Mission?
A company introduced an anonymous feedback system—but their CEO is obsessed with finding out who wrote what.
📌 Q3: AI-Powered Cheating or Workplace Innovation?
A remote team is exceeding KPIs—but it turns out they’re using AI to do most of their work.

💡 Enjoyed this episode?
Post about it on LinkedIn and tag us! Let us know what surprised you the most from this conversation.

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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 [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join 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/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat
55 min
March 06, 2025177. Your first 90 days as a new manager, with Vince Sanderson
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.

Every Thursday, we bring you a brand-new interview with an expert guest who knows how to create great workplace cultures.

🎙 This Week’s Guest: Vince Sanderson, Management & Leadership Expert

In today’s episode, we sit down with Vince Sanderson, a management, leadership, and team consultant with over a quarter of a million followers on social media. Vince has built a career helping businesses develop effective leadership skills and build exceptional teams.

Vince's journey began in teaching before transitioning into management consulting, giving him a unique blend of practical experience and real-world insights. His approach is refreshingly honest and focuses on creating environments where teams can thrive.

🧠 What We Covered:
First 30 Days as a Manager:
Meet your team and key stakeholders, including IT, HR, and lateral managers.
Build relationships that extend beyond your vertical team to avoid siloed working.
30 to 60 Days:
Shift from learning to refining processes.
Identify where there are gaps between what the business says is important and where time is actually spent.
60 to 90 Days:
Assess whether you have the right people in the right roles.
The impact of the "Bad Apple" experiment: how one person can decrease team productivity by 30-40%.
Key Takeaway:
Managers should create an environment where others can excel, focusing on clarity of purpose and emotional intelligence.
Vince’s mantra: "Leadership isn't built in a day; it's built daily."

📌 Where to Learn More:
Vince Sanderson on Social Media:
TikTok: @VincentSanderson
Instagram: @VincentSanderson
YouTube: Vincent Sanderson Channel
LinkedIn: Vince Sanderson

🎧 What’s Next?

📅 Next Tuesday:
We’re back with This Week in Work—covering the latest workplace news, a hot take from an industry expert, and your work dilemmas answered in our World-Famous Workplace Surgery.

💡 Enjoyed this episode?
Post about it on LinkedIn and tag us! Let us know what surprised you the most from this conversation.

📢 Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!

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 [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join 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/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat
56 min
March 04, 2025176. Google’s 60-Hour workweek, Asda's bonus backlash and how to go from friend to boss. PLUS! Leaders are human too, with Dr Elaine Smith - This Week in Work, 4th March 2025
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.

Every Tuesday, we bring you This Week in Work—your go-to for workplace news, a hot take from an industry expert, and our world-famous workplace surgery, where Leanne answers your toughest work dilemmas.

🗞 News Roundup:
1️⃣ Asda Scraps 10,000 Staff Bonuses
More than 10,000 managers at Asda won’t receive their annual bonuses after a challenging financial year.
Full story: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/03/01/asda-scraps-staff-bonuses-for-thousands-after-torrid-year/
2️⃣ Google's Sergey Brin Calls for 60-Hour Workweeks
Sergey Brin has reportedly told Google employees to return to the office every weekday and suggested 60 hours a week as the “sweet spot” for productivity.
Full article: https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/28/sergey-brin-says-rto-is-key-to-google-winning-the-agi-race/
3️⃣ The Employability Paradox: How Promotions Can Boost Loyalty & Turnover
The Employability Paradox is the idea that promoting staff increases their loyalty but also makes them more attractive to other employers.

🔥 Hot Take of the Week: Dr. Elaine Smith on Leadership & Wellbeing
Our guest this week is Dr. Elaine Smith, a Clinical Psychologist and Business Wellbeing Consultant. Elaine is the Psychological Wellbeing Lead at Hope.io and co-founder of Think Resilience, a new leadership retreat launching in East Lothian this April.

🧠 Key Insights:
Leaders Are Human Too: High-ranking leaders, regardless of their salary or seniority, need emotional and mental support just like anyone else.
The Illusion of Composure: Just because leaders appear composed and confident doesn't mean they aren't struggling beneath the surface.
Supporting Leaders Benefits Everyone: When leaders are supported to show vulnerability, it fosters connection, improves workplace culture, and can potentially lead to more compassionate decision-making.
🌐 More from Dr. Elaine Smith:
Leadership Retreat: https://www.thinkresilience.co.uk
Online Course: Creating Compassionate Workplaces: https://www.drelainesmith.com/online-leadership-course-stress-resilience
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-elaine-smith-creating-compassionate-workplaces/

💡 World-Famous Workplace Surgery:
📌 Q1: From Friend to Boss—How to Lead Without Losing Your Mates
A new team lead is struggling with a former peer undermining their authority. How do you establish authority without coming off as power-hungry?
📌 Q2: The Unlimited Holiday Trap
An "unlimited holiday" policy sounded great in theory but has created chaos. How can managers set boundaries without undermining company policy?
📌 Q3: The HR Battleground
An HR Director is caught in the middle of a company war over flexible working policies. Should they pick a side, or is there a way to mediate without losing credibility?

📢 Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!

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 [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join 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/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat
53 min
February 27, 2025 175. The Workplace Rules No One Explains, with The Harassment Doctor Enya Doyle
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.

Every Thursday, we bring you a brand-new interview with an expert guest who knows how to create great workplace cultures. And this week’s guest didn’t hold back.

🎙 This Week’s Guest: Dr. Enya Doyle, The Harassment Doctor

Our guest today is Dr. Enya Doyle, aka The Harassment Doctor—a specialist in harassment, inclusion, and workplace culture. Her job? Helping leaders, managers, and business owners avoid the legal and ethical pitfalls of modern workplaces.

This episode is a masterclass in handling the awkward, messy, and legally risky situations that many managers are afraid to ask about.

🔥 Key Topics We Covered:
💡 When physical contact at work is unavoidable—what’s the right approach?
💡 Is it sexist for female managers to refuse meetings with male co-workers?
💡 Why attractive people sell more—and is it fair?
💡 Should you comfort a crying colleague or keep your distance?
💡 Is following employees on Instagram inappropriate?
💡 Why are some managers obsessed with telling women to wear lipstick?
💡 What do you do when your workplace is full of "banter" and swearing?
💡 Is it okay to comment on an employee’s appearance if they look unkempt?
💡 The truth about why taller people get paid more—does bias play a role?

📌 Where to Learn More

🔗 Dr. Enya Doyle’s website: www.enyadoyle.com
📸 Instagram (@TheHarassmentDoctor): www.instagram.com/theharassmentdoctor
💼 Connect with Dr. Doyle on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/enya-doyle

🎧 What’s Next?

📅 Next Tuesday:
We’re back with This Week in Work—covering the latest workplace news, a hot take from an industry expert, and your work dilemmas answered in our World-Famous Workplace Surgery.

💡 Enjoyed this episode?
Post about it on LinkedIn and tag us! Let us know what surprised you the most from this conversation.

📢 Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!

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 [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join 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/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat
55 min
February 25, 2025174. Meta's masculine energy, task masking and toxic superstars. PLUS! How to measure the impact of training, with Valamis' Veerle Numan - This Week in Work, 25th February 2025
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.

Every Tuesday, we bring you This Week in Work - your go-to for workplace news, a hot take from an industry expert, and our world-famous workplace surgery, where Leanne answers your toughest work dilemmas.

🗞 News Roundup:
1️⃣ Meta Layoffs vs. Exec Bonuses: What’s Really Going On?
Is Meta redefining corporate leadership, or is this just another case of profits over people?
Full story
2️⃣ Task Masking: The New Workplace Resistance Movement
Employees are "task masking"—faking productivity to push back against return-to-office mandates.
Full article
3️⃣ The 4-Part Framework for Finding Meaning in a Chaotic World
Feeling overwhelmed by political drama, layoffs, and toxic work cultures?
A quick self-check can help you realign & reconnect.
Full guide

🔥 Hot Take of the Week: Veerle Numan on The Future of Learning & AI
Veerle Numan, Senior Learning Solution Partner at Valamis, challenges outdated workplace training and explains how AI is changing learning & development.

📌 Why Most L&D Fails:
Throwing content at employees isn’t learning—it’s just information overload.
📊 How AI & Data Can Transform Learning:
AI can measure engagement, analyze training effectiveness, and predict skill gaps.
💡 Key Takeaway:
AI can’t magically fix learning cultures—but it can make training more effective & personalized.
📢 Connect with Veerle & Valamis:
Veerle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veerle-van-kersen-numan/
Valamis website: https://www.valamis.com/

💡 World-Famous Workplace Surgery:
📌 Q1: My Boss Keeps "Adding Context" (But They're Wrong)
A manager keeps interrupting during meetings to correct a listener—but he’s often wrong.
How do you push back without making it awkward?
📌 Q2: My Top Performer is Toxic
A high-achiever delivers 40% of the team’s output—but is horrible to work with.
Should you risk losing them by addressing behavior—or keep tolerating the chaos?
📌 Q3: My Employee Disclosed Their Depression—Now What?
A listener’s team member is struggling with mental health but wants to keep it private.
How do you support them while balancing team performance?

🎧 What’s Next?
📅 This Thursday:
We’re joined by Dr. Enya Doyle, aka The Harassment Doctor, to tackle some of the trickiest workplace dilemmas:
Can liking a colleague’s Instagram posts be harassment?
Should you ban swearing if just one person is offended?
How do you comfort a crying coworker without HR knocking on your door?

💡 Enjoyed this episode?
Tag us on LinkedIn & say you’re loving the podcast—we’ll send you something nice!
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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 [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join 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/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat
51 min
February 20, 2025 173. Late ADHD Diagnosis? How to Level Up Your Career Without Burning Out, with Skye Waterson
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.

Every Thursday, we bring you a brand-new interview with an expert guest who knows how to create great workplace cultures.

🎙 This Week’s Guest: Skye Waterson

Our guest today is Skye Waterson, founder of Unconventional Organisation, where she helps late-diagnosed ADHD professionals thrive at work—without burning out.

🔬 Skye’s approach is completely research-backed—she turned her own surprise ADHD diagnosis during her PhD into a mission to develop evidence-based strategies that actually work.

📈 With over 250,000 article readers, a top-rated ADHD podcast (ADHD Skills Lab), and experience advising organizations like the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service, Skye is changing the conversation about ADHD in the workplace.

🔥 Key Takeaways from Skye Waterson:

💡 ADHD is NOT a productivity killer—it’s a different way of thinking that, when harnessed, can be a superpower.
💡 Why workplace support for ADHD is failing—and what companies need to change.
💡 The biggest misconceptions about ADHD at work (hint: it’s not just about being "distracted").
💡 Practical, research-backed strategies to create focused, balanced workdays (whether you have ADHD or not).
💡 How ADHD brains solve problems in a completely different—and often more creative—way.

📌 Where to Learn More

🔗 Skye’s website: www.unconventionalorganisation.com
📸 Instagram: @unconventionalorganisation
💼 Connect with Skye on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/skye-waterson-026286204

🎧 What’s Next?

📅 Next Tuesday:
We’re back with This Week in Work—covering the latest workplace news, a hot take from an industry expert, and answering your questions in our world-famous workplace surgery.

💡 Enjoyed this episode?
Post about it on LinkedIn and tag us! Let us know your biggest takeaway from Skye’s interview.

📢 Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!
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 [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join 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/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat
46 min
February 18, 2025172. Career Catfishing, CEO Meltdowns & Why Breaks Boost Learning. PLUS! The 5-Step Formula to Avoid Burnout, with Anna Reddy - This Week in Work, 17th February 2025
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.

Every Tuesday, we bring you This Week in Work - your go-to for workplace news, a HOT TAKE from an industry expert, and our world-famous weekly workplace surgery, where Leanne answers your trickiest work dilemmas.

🗞 News Roundup:
1️⃣ JP Morgan CEO’s Gen-Z Rant Leaks
Jamie Dimon loses it over remote work, Gen-Z, and "work-from-home Fridays."
Full article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/02/14/lazy-gen-z-get-back-office-or-get-new-job-jp-morgan-boss/
2️⃣ Career Catfishing & Office Ghosting: The Gen-Z Job Market Hacks
"Career Catfishing" is the workplace version of dating app lies—exaggerating skills, experiences, and qualifications to land better jobs.
Full article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2025/02/02/career-catfishing-and-office-ghosting-gen-zs-no-show-work-trends/
3️⃣ Science Says Short Breaks Boost Learning (And Why Grinding Might Be Hurting You)
A new NIH study found that the brain actually learns faster during breaks—not while practicing.
Full study: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/study-shows-how-taking-short-breaks-may-help-our-brains-learn-new-skills

🔥 Hot Take of the Week: Anna Reddy’s READY Method for Staying Energized
Anna Reddy, founder of Leap Health, shares her READY framework—5 simple steps to maintain energy, focus, and resilience at work.

🛠 The READY Method:
✅ R – Rest, Recovery, Recharge (Sleep & downtime matter)
✅ E – Eating well (Fuel your brain like a Ferrari)
✅ A – Activity (Movement boosts productivity & creativity)
✅ D – Distraction Management (Filter out negative noise)
✅ Y – You (Define your long-term purpose, not just work goals)

📢 Find Anna’s work at:
Website: www.leaphealth.co.uk
Podcast: Leap Health Workplace Podcast
LinkedIn: Anna Reddy

💡 World-Famous Workplace Surgery:
📌 Q1: Our Friendly Culture Has Become Too Friendly... Way Too Friendly
Casual chats have turned into toxic gossip. How do you scale a startup’s culture without losing the informal vibe?
📌 Q2: The Work After-Hours Club That I Just Can't Join
Weekly "optional" after-work drinks are not so optional—but some employees (like parents) feel excluded. How do you keep team bonding fair?
📌 Q3: Is My Employee Really This Unlucky, or Am I Being Played?
A staff member has constant personal emergencies—flat floods, family crises, sick pets. How do you balance empathy with accountability?

🎧 What’s Next?
📅 This Thursday:
We sit down with Skye Waterson, one of the top experts on adult ADHD. If you're a leader, manager, or employee who wants to understand ADHD in the workplace, this is a must-listen.

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 [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join 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/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat
47 min
February 13, 2025 171. The Science of Resilience with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier
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.

Every Thursday, we bring you a brand-new interview with an expert guest who knows how to create great workplace cultures.

And today’s guest is Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier—a psychologist, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of The Resilience Plan. With both a PhD in psychology and an MBA, she’s spent her career helping organizations crack the code on workplace mental health and resilience as a business strategy.

🎙 Episode Highlights:

💡 Why resilience isn’t something you “have” or don’t—it’s a skill that fluctuates and can be built.
🔬 The four science-backed pillars of resilience: movement, nutrition, sleep, and relationships.
🛠 How business owners can strategically integrate resilience into their leadership style.
⚖️ Why resilience is more than self-care—it’s about aligning your energy with what actually matters.
📊 How to build a resilience strategy using a SWOT analysis (yes, like in business planning!).

🔥 Key Takeaways from Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier:
1️⃣ Resilience isn’t a personality trait—it’s a state that can be improved.
2️⃣ Your plan needs to be tailored to YOU, your life, and your business.
3️⃣ Most leaders prioritize work over sleep, relationships, and nutrition—this is a mistake.
4️⃣ Resilience planning should be treated like a business plan—review and adjust as needed.
5️⃣ Small, practical changes (like 15 more minutes of sleep) have a huge impact over time.

📌 Where to Learn More
📖 Grab Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier’s book, The Resilience Plan: theresilienceplan.com
📂 Get free resilience worksheets: theresilienceplan.com/resources
💬 Connect with Marie-Helene on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marie-helene-pelletier
🎤 Watch her TEDx Talk on resilience: youtube.com/marie-helene-pelletier

🎧 What’s Next?
🔥 Loved this episode?
Tag us on LinkedIn with your biggest takeaway! We’d love to hear from you.

📅 Coming up next Tuesday:
We’re back with another This Week in Work—covering the latest workplace news, a HOT TAKE from an expert, and your workplace dilemmas answered in our World-Famous Workplace Surgery.

📢 Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it!

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 [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join 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/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat
42 min
February 11, 2025170. Are You Being ‘Floodlighted’ at Work? PLUS! Why You Need a Micro-Niche, featuring JLD - This Week in Work, 11th February 2025
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.

Every Tuesday, we bring you This Week in Work—your go-to for workplace news, a HOT TAKE from an industry expert, and our world-famous workplace surgery, where Leanne answers your trickiest work dilemmas.

🗞 News Roundup:
1️⃣ Floodlighting: The Toxic Boss Tactic You Need to Know
If your boss singles you out, magnifies your mistakes, and embarrasses you publicly—congrats, you’ve been floodlighted.
Read more about floodlighting: https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers/floodlighting-toxic-boss-behaviour/959655
2️⃣ Basecamp’s Profit-Sharing Model Puts Equity to Shame
Instead of handing out “someday” stock options, Basecamp gives employees real cash bonuses—and this year, over 20 staff members got six-figure payouts.
Jason Fried’s full thread: https://x.com/jasonfried/status/1887972661357134252
3️⃣ Why Napping Boosts Performance (And The Wild Science Behind It)
A new study suggests even a short 30-minute nap can significantly improve cognitive function.
Read the full study: https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/nap-performance-improvement

🔥 Hot Take of the Week: John Lee Dumas on Why Specialization is the Future
John Lee Dumas (JLD), host of Entrepreneurs on Fire and author of The Common Path to Uncommon Success, breaks down why generalists are out, and specialists are in.

💡 Want more from JLD?
Check out Entrepreneurs on Fire wherever you get your podcasts.
Find his books & new YouTube project at https://EOfire.com

💡 World-Famous Workplace Surgery:
📌 Q1: Hotdesking Nightmare—Do I Have Any Rights?
A neurodivergent employee struggles with the unpredictability of hotdesking. Is this legal? And if so, how can they make it work?
📌 Q2: My Manager Avoids Giving Negative Feedback
A new leader admits they sugarcoat constructive criticism and end up redoing their team’s work. How do they tackle tough conversations without losing their team’s trust?
📌 Q3: My Coworker Accidentally Keeps Taking Credit for My Ideas
A listener’s extroverted colleague keeps getting credit for their work, but they don’t think it’s intentional. How do they fix this without sounding petty?

🎧 What’s Next?
This Thursday, we sit down with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, one of the world’s top experts on resilience. Think resilience is just about “pushing through”? Think again. MH will share science-backed strategies to protect well-being, avoid burnout, and stay at the top of your game.

And next Tuesday, we’ll be back with more This Week in Work!

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 [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join 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/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat
41 min
February 06, 2025 169. Will A.I. Take My Job? HubSpot’s Answer Might Surprise You! Featuring, Crevan O'Malley, VP Corporate Sales at HubSpot
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.

Every Thursday, we bring you a brand-new interview with an expert guest who knows how to create great workplace cultures. And today’s guest is a good one!

We’re joined by Crevan O’Malley, VP of Corporate Sales at HubSpot, who shares exactly how HubSpot is integrating AI into its sales and marketing teams—without replacing people. If you’re a leader wondering how to use AI to boost productivity without killing morale, or an employee thinking “Is AI coming for my job?”—this episode has the answers you need.

🎙 Episode Highlights:

🚀 How HubSpot is embedding AI across sales, marketing, and customer service—without job cuts.
💡 The right and wrong way to use AI in your business.
🤖 AI’s impact on productivity, decision-making, and the future of work.
⚖️ The ethics of AI: transparency, data privacy, and trust.
🛠 Practical steps to implement AI in your workplace.

🔥 Key Takeaways from Crevan O’Malley:

1️⃣ AI isn’t replacing people—but people who know how to use AI will replace those who don’t.
2️⃣ The biggest productivity gains come from automating admin, not human connection.
3️⃣ Ethics matter—businesses need transparency and trust when integrating AI.
4️⃣ AI works best when it complements human strengths, not competes with them.
5️⃣ Companies that fail to adopt AI risk being left behind.

📌 What’s Next?

💬 Want to connect with Crevan?
Find him on LinkedIn and check out HubSpot’s AI tools at hubspot.com/breeze.

✨ Love the show?
If you enjoyed this episode, share it on LinkedIn and tag us! We’ll send you something nice.

🎧 Join us next Tuesday for a brand-new This Week in Work, where we break down the latest workplace news, spicy expert takes, and answer YOUR work dilemmas.

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 [email protected] (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne
Join 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/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat
47 min