Refine & Grow

In this episode, Justin and Lynse break down the meaning behind work-life balance, the importance of having an identity outside of work, and the value of becoming an expert at prioritization.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse discuss individual preferences for planning a career journey versus embracing it, and the importance of being thoughtful, focused, and present, at every stage along the way.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on how to become self-aware, including the ability to take in constructive criticism, proactively request feedback, and identify patterns in behavior.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on how to be a good mentee – including how to pick the right mentor, typical attributes of good mentors, the mentee’s role, and the benefits of building out a board of advisors.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on how to be a good mentor – including defining what a mentor is, tips for catering your approach to fit the needs of the mentee, and explaining when it's not a right fit.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse preview the topics that are to come this season, providing an overview of episode titles, and discussing why and how these topics surfaced.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse reflect on the most important themes from this season, and preview topics that will be covered in the upcoming second season of Refine & Grow with Justin & Lynse.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on proven strategies for becoming an effective communicator – including techniques to ensure email responses, rules for catering to your audience, and how to focus and frame discussions.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on proven strategies for maintaining work-life balance – including how to prioritize, say no, and pause to sharpen your mindset.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on proven strategies for managing how much time you spend in meetings – including how to set-up a rhythm, identify and measure meeting criticality, and approaches for ad hoc meeting requests.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on proven strategies for people managers dealing with direct reports who are not performing as anticipated – including breaking down role-fit, the process and approach to follow, and how to find the best solution for everyone involved.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on proven strategies for managing workplace conflict – including how to best approach types of conflicts, how to analyze your role in the issue, and when and how to let go.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on proven strategies for enhancing your reputation through workplace relationships – including catering to stylistic and communication preferences, thinking through the type of brand you want to embody, and the type of mindset you need.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on proven strategies for joining a new company or taking on a new role – including the importance of observation, the courage to navigate new relationships and expectations, and the power behind learning through silence.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on proven strategies for managing disagreement in the workplace – including how to approach and re-approach the decision-maker, how to accept the difference in opinion, and commit to a direction you’re unsure of.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on proven strategies for managing up to your supervisor, executive, and customer – including prioritizing their time, articulating your asks, adapting to their stylistic preferences, and giving them tangible solutions to issues plaguing the organization.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse coach you on proven strategies for successfully navigating ambiguity in the workplace – including surveying your resources, building your network, managing risks, and having the courage to weather the storm in order to make forward progress.

In this episode, Justin and Lynse preview the topics that are to come this season, define and explain the importance of soft-skills, and break down the meaning behind the name of the podcast.