S02E04 – We Don't Call It Lying... But It Is

Send us Fan MailMost businesses say they value honesty.But in reality… it’s often optional.In this episode, we explore the everyday version of “lying” that shows up in teams. Not the big, obvious stuff, but the small, quiet moments that feel harmless in the moment:“Yeah, I’ll send it through.”“Just waiting on a couple of things.”“Should be done by the end of the day.”Over time, these behaviours create rework, confusion, and decisions based on incomplete information.This isn’t about calling people out.It’s about understanding why it happens, what it costs, and what it says about how teams actually operate.This builds on earlier conversations about what’s valued vs said, and how people really show up in teams.If you’ve ever felt like things aren’t quite adding up… this might explain why.If this resonates, you might also want to check out previous episodes Values vs Valued and Who Are We Really?If you’d rather read this one (or come back to it later), here's a piece I wrote earlier: Lying as a CommodityThis podcast is recorded on Wadjuk Noongar Country. I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land and pay my respects to Elders past and present.