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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 5 MIN

The Lie We Pretend We Don't Tell

from The Talent Brief · host Jeff Ganter

What if the thing you say you hate most… is the thing you quietly participate in?In this episode of The Talent Brief, we’re unpacking the lie we pretend we don’t tell. Not the dramatic, headline-grabbing deception. The everyday ones. The “doctor’s appointment” interview. The “I’m fine” when you’re not. The nod in the meeting when you completely disagree.After 21 years in business and thousands of conversations, one thing is clear, everyone says they value integrity. But honesty feels riskier than ever, at home and at work.This episode challenges the illusion, calls out the self-protection, and asks a harder question, not “Why do people lie?” but “Why does truth feel unsafe?”If you care about trust, culture, leadership, or your own reflection in the mirror, this one’s for you.

What if the thing you say you hate most… is the thing you quietly participate in?In this episode of The Talent Brief, we’re unpacking the lie we pretend we don’t tell. Not the dramatic, headline-grabbing deception. The everyday ones. The “doctor’s appointment” interview. The “I’m fine” when you’re not. The nod in the meeting when you completely disagree.After 21 years in business and thousands of conversations, one thing is clear, everyone says they value integrity. But honesty feels riskier than ever, at home and at work.This episode challenges the illusion, calls out the self-protection, and asks a harder question, not “Why do people lie?” but “Why does truth feel unsafe?”If you care about trust, culture, leadership, or your own reflection in the mirror, this one’s for you.

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