{"podcast":{"title":"Truth, Lies and Work","slug":"truth-lies-and-work-5599780","podcast_index_feed_id":5599780,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/HS8013840693","website_url":"https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/65125ba2-4fd3-11ed-b6b9-d7032cc8f9f3/image/649cd21b3d2628500736e44084762d44.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Leanne & Al Elliott","episode_count":323,"summary":"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…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T02:17:44.798737+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/truth-lies-and-work-5599780"},"episode":{"title":"298. Dry chatting, Gen-Z CEOs and toxic bosses. PLUS! The science behind 'bring your dog to work day'","slug":"298-dry-chatting-gen-z-ceos-and-toxic-bosses-plus-the-science-behind-bring-your-dog-to-work-day","published_at":"2026-05-05T18:13:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/truth-lies-and-work-5599780/298-dry-chatting-gen-z-ceos-and-toxic-bosses-plus-the-science-behind-bring-your-dog-to-work-day","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/truth-lies-and-work-5599780","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/HS2851667443.mp3?updated=1778003318","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/HS2851667443.mp3?updated=1778003318","summary":"Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning workplace podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture. This week, we explore the shifting vocabulary of the modern office, the rise of \"Gen Z entrepreneurs,\" and a sobering look at the prevalence of toxic leadership. Plus, for Mental Health Awareness Month, we dig into the research behind \"Bring Your Dog to Work Day\" and answer three tough listener questions in a bumper Workplace Surgery. 🔥 Stories Covered 1. Six Words Defining the New World of Work Leanne introduces \"dry chatting\"—the practice of rehearsing emotionally charged conversations with AI before having them in real life. We also explore: Meaning-maxxing: Optimising life around purpose rather than status. Rage applying: Rapidly submitting job applications as a cathartic response to frustration. False retention: When staff stay for security but aren't actually engaged. Vibe working and the Anti-office: How AI and office design are prioritising \"progress over productivity.\" Source: https://www.thetimes.com/business/companies-markets/article/how-world-of-work-changed-times-enterprise-network-t0zvf96wv 2. The Gen Z Career Ladder is Being Rebuilt With entry-level hiring at its lowest rate since 2020 and AI automating \"learn-the-ropes\" tasks, Gen Z is pivoting to ownership. We discuss why \"the new promise is ownership\" and look at young founders who are turning down traditional internships to build their own empires. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ng-interactive/2026/apr/25/gen-z-entrepreneurs-business-ai 3. Is Toxic Leadership the New Norm? A new study reveals that 6 in 10 workers currently have a toxic boss. We discuss the impact on mental health and why many employees feel companies are investing more in AI than in developing the…","meta_description":"Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning workplace podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture. 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