Season 2 – Episode 32: The Cathedral Model, With Frank Devine In this episode, James Lawther and Jimmy Barber are joined by leadership development guru Frank Devine. Frank shares insights about which methods of leadership development work and which don't. After a long and varied career within HR working with some of the best organisations, people and academic research, Frank shares what he has learnt testing different "best practices". His research led him to develop the Cathedral Model (check out this link or click on the further information tab to see a diagram). It emphasises skills like recognition, coaching, and constructive feedback. We also discuss the pitfalls of … [Read more...]
How Leadership Power Dynamics Really Work?
Season 2 – Episode 29: Understanding Leadership and Power at Work This week, we delve into the intricacies of leadership power and its impact on workplace dynamics. We explore power’s misuse and ethical implications, highlighted by current events and personal experiences. We also share our 'research' and insights - all aimed to encourage self-awareness for leaders to wield their power conscientiously and effectively for positive outcomes. You can also see if you are more intelligent than James by benchmarking your scores on LinkedIn puzzle games! Transcript 0:13 Hello, I'm James. Hi, I'm Jimmy and welcome to a Job Done Well, a podcast that helps you improve your … [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...]
What is Wellbeing at Work? (With James Carrier)
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...]
Playing to Your Strengths
Season 2 – Episode 017: Patricia Brooks Happy New Year!We're back and starting 2025 on a high with a special guest: Patricia Brooks, a high-performance strengths coach.Patricia shares the importance and value of knowing what you are good at and her model for identifying, owning, and leveraging your personal strengths. This approach is invaluable for us all, as we perform better and enjoy our work more if we concentrate on the areas we excel at rather than constantly focusing on our "Development Areas." To find out via the links below or contact: Patricia – https://www.linkedin.com/in/workplace-culture/ Jimmy – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmybarber/ James – … [Read more...]