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...]
How to Prioritise Your Work and Increase Your Effectiveness
Season 3 – Episode 6 In today's world, we all face too many demands on our time—where do you start? How can you achieve more? The answer is never to work harder! This week, hosts James Lawther and Jimmy Barber explore ways you can prioritise the demands on your time by focusing on the most essential stuff and making the right choices so you can achieve more and avoid overwhelm and burnout. Stop being a slave to others' priorities and take control of your work. Plus, you can hear Jimmy's latest conspiracy theory and how James is progressing with his next bestseller! Transcript peaker 3: 0:03 Hello, I'm James. Hi, I'm Jimmy and welcome to a Job Done Well, the podcast that helps … [Read more...]
Peak Performance and the State of Flow
Season 2 – Episode 39 In this episode, James Lawther and Jimmy Barber discuss “Flow”, a mental state where we achieve peak performance whilst our actions feel effortless. They discuss how Hungarian-American psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi discovered this phenomenon, and they also explore the benefits of being in the “Flow” state and its effect on happiness. The discussion leads to practical tips on achieving and maintaining flow state - setting clear goals, challenging yourself, eliminating distractions, and creating the best environment. Finally, the hosts share personal experiences and recommend resources for further understanding. You can tune in to learn how to boost your … [Read more...]
Welcome to A Job Done Well
Season 1 – Episode 1: Introduction This is the podcast that provides insights, advice, analysis and humour to help you transform your working life by improving performance and engagement - guaranteeing everyone's a winner! Each week, Jimmy and James will bring you entertaining and informative thoughts on subjects that will help transform how you work. Their backgrounds – they have done everything from running global teams, making Mars bars, sitting on company boards and running a Bookies – have given them a rich assortment of flops (and a few successes) to learn from. Whatever your job and position in an organisation – running a team, a company or your own business – or if you want … [Read more...]