Season 3 – Episode 018 Work is noisy. Not just the hum of open-plan offices or the ping of endless emails, but the soul-sapping, productivity-killing corporate noise—the meetings that should have been emails, the politics that should have been resolved, and the reports that should have been binned. In this episode of A Job Done Well, Jimmy and James dissect the chaos of modern workplaces, where conflicting agendas, ego-driven leaders, and short-termism turn even the simplest tasks into a slog through quicksand. From the absurdity of "magnet ball" management (where everyone chases the same ball, achieving nothing) to the silent killer of organisational focus, they expose why noise … [Read more...]
Wellbeing at Work – Part 2.
Season2 – Episode 22: The PERMA+4 Framework This week, we hear more from Leadership and Wellbeing Guru James Carrier. Following last week's episode, we discuss who's responsible for wellbeing, and if this is such an obvious thing to invest in, what gets in the way? Why do many organisations tick boxes rather than invest in their employees' wellbeing, improving the workplace and, ultimately, performance and results? Much to James L's delight, JC has a model to help you think about and take action to improve your wellbeing. Full of thought-provoking insights and pragmatic tips on improving leaders' wellbeing at all levels. Don't miss what JC has to say! Further … [Read more...]
Wellbeing at Work
Season 2 – Episode 22: It Isn't About Fruit Wellbeing – is it another corporate buzzword, a moral responsibility or an investment in future performance? This week, we are lucky to have James Carrier joining us to discuss wellbeing at work. James Carrier is thought-provoking and insightful as he challenges our actions and beliefs. This isn't just an exercise to see how many Jameses you can get on one podcast! Further Information LinkedIn – James Carrier Join James’ news-letter via this link – People-Shift Newsletter James’website – www.people-shift.com Learn more about PERMA at UPENN – Positive Psychology Center Explore a slightly … [Read more...]