EP 21
How to Prevent Burnout: Recognising the Pandemic You Didn’t See Coming (Part 2 of 2)
· 1:07:24
- `[0:45]` Intro — Part 2 recap - `[2:53]` How to know if your team is burnt out…
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EP 20
What is Burnout?: Recognising the Pandemic You Didn’t See Coming (Part 1 of 2)
· 56:16
- `[1:47]` The rising rates of burnout (29.6% → 38.1%) - `[4:33]` Introducing our expert panel…
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EP 19
2023 Predictions in People & Culture (Part 2 of 2)
· 48:38
- `[0:00]` Intro / catch-up on predictions 1–6 - `[4:24]` Prediction 7 — Hybrid and flexible working is here to stay…
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EP 18
2023 People & Culture Predictions: Key Trends for Leaders (Part 1 of 2)
· 45:41
With Leanne's psychologist's lens and Al's business-owner pragmatism, they make six bold predictions — from the end of the salary bidding war to the arrival of AI-powered coaching. No crystal balls, just evidence, experi…
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EP 17
Who Is Leanne Elliott?: The Truth Behind the Psychologist - Our Co-Host’s Story
· 51:00
In the second of a two-part series, Al sits down with Leanne to uncover the moments that shaped her — from the exact second she decided to pursue psychology, to the manager who changed everything, to the best and worst d…
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EP 16
Who is Al Elliott?: Award-Winning Business Owner To Bankruptcy And Back - Our Co-Host’s Story
· 1:03:12
From getting sacked from a pub management job over money he never took, to building Gimme Some Beer into a 30-staff, £20,000-a-week operation, to a front-page licensing scandal, bankruptcy, and a remarkable comeback duri…
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EP 15
What is Psychological Safety? (And Why Should You Care?), with Stephan Wiedner from Zarango.com
with Stephan Wiedner · 57:43
Stephan joins Al and Leanne to break down what psychological safety actually is (and isn't), why it's the single biggest predictor of team performance, and how leaders can build it — starting tomorrow morning. They dig i…
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EP 14
How Not to Be a Psychopath with Expert Sandy Mckenzie
with Sandy Mckenzie · 1:01:05
Sandy joins Al and Leanne to unpack what the HDS really tells us about leaders — and why a high score doesn't have to mean disaster. They explore the fine line between bold and reckless, why some derailers are actually a…
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EP 13
How to Support Your Team Through Redundancy: Lessons from the Twitter Layoffs (Part 2 of 2)
· 27:21
- `[0:00]` Intro - `[1:09]` Recap — where we left off…
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EP 12
What Led to Twitter's Layoffs? Uncovering the Truth (Part 1 of 2)
· 58:47
- **Stephen Waddington** — PR guru, Visiting Professor of PR at Newcastle University, and former head of CIPR, offering expert opinion on how the brand and PR were handled - **Dr Candice Schaefer** — Licensed Clinical Ps…
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EP 11
Is WFH Dead? - The Impact Of The Cost Of Living Crisis
· 40:35
- `[2:08]` What is the cost of living crisis? - `[5:04]` The "perfect shitstorm" — COVID, Brexit, and energy…
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EP 10
Why Imposter Syndrome is Not as Common as You Think
· 40:32
- `[0:33]` Intro — Einstein, Michelle Obama and the 82% claim - `[2:58]` What is imposter syndrome? (Leanne gets her psychology nerd on)…
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EP 09
What is Quiet Quitting? (And How Leaders Can Respond?)
· 24:14
Leanne dives into the psychology behind quiet quitting, separating the hype from the reality. They explore why employees disengage, the warning signs leaders should look out for, and practical steps to prevent it from ta…
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EP 08
How To Build A Positive Workplace Culture With Bottom Line Impact
with Bottom Line Impact · 29:34
In this episode, Leanne takes a Harvard Business Review article on positive workplace cultures and puts it under the psychologist's microscope. She breaks down what's genuinely useful, what's oversimplified, and what's d…
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EP 07
Why These 7 (Unlikely) Leadership Books Deserve Your Attention
· 22:48
So grab a beer, a glass of crisp white wine, or a cup of tea — and let's dive in. - `[0:00]` Intro — the bonus episode setup…
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EP 06
Myers Briggs - Brilliant or Bulls**t..?
· 31:33
It's a demonstration that explains everything you need to know about choosing — and trusting — a psychometric test, whether you're hiring, developing leaders, or just trying to understand your team. - `[00:33]` Intro — e…
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EP 05
How to Master Hybrid Work: A Leader's Guide
· 39:25
- `[0:00]` Intro — what happens when the team wants flexibility - `[1:41]` Why remote work isn't what most people actually want…
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EP 04
How To Recruit For Culture Fit (HINT: Don't)
· 20:23
- `0:00` Intro - `1:58` What is culture, really?…
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EP 03
How To Win The Fight For Talent (And It's Not What You Think)
· 25:57
- `0:00` Intro — why most businesses get recruitment wrong - `1:47` What "the fight for talent" actually means…
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EP 02
How to Boost Employee Retention: Essential Strategies for Business Success
· 29:17
In this episode, Leanne breaks down the four evidence-backed pillars of employee engagement — from strategic narrative to organisational integrity — and explains why disengaged employees are costing the UK economy an est…
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EP 01
How Workplace Culture Can Accelerate Business Growth
· 24:49
- `0:00` Intro / what this podcast is about - `1:24` What Oblong does…
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