In this episode we chatted about what it takes to stay healthy in our jobs.  Joshua shared about his recent work experience in contrast to previous work he's done.  Then we dove into what it means to communicate at work, and what good communication looks like.  Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Today we dove into a number of topics. Joshua shared about some stressors he's been dealing with at work and how it's affected his hearing, and Lance touched on his personal fitness journey. From there we picked up on a recurring topic of the importance of openness in the work environment, and ended with a followup on inductive reasoning versus deductive reasoning.  Links we touched...

Happy Thanksgiving! Lance and I recorded earlier this week and dove into some Thanksgiving traditions. We also talked about Humble, Hungry, and People smart teams, and how none of that matters if employees don't feel safe. We chatted about inductive versus inductive reasoning and not letting people live rent free in our...

We're back! It's been two weeks and we've got a lot to talk about. In this episode Lance and Joshua talked about the balance between humility and competence at work, nobody knows what they're doing, how to find fractional lead sources, what being yourself at work looks like, how we try to avoid gossip, and what return to office is all about (hint: it's not good in a lot of cases). Some links we referenced: https://werd.io/2023/return-to-office-is-all-about-power Think Again by Adam GrantGo...

Today was another fantastic episode for the books.  For Episode 30 Lance Robbins and Joshua Wold talked about how much energy we have in a day for work, how that fits in with the concept of emotional matching, a massive mistake Joshua made early in his career, and what to do when you have a hidden stakeholder at work.  Links we referenced: http://heykona.com https://stratechery.com https://joshuawold.com/hidden-stakeholders/ Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and...

Today we talked about motivation, what makes each of us tick. We then delved into security vs risk in the workforce and finished off with what reversion to the mean looks like for Lance’s personal life.  Kinstretch with Beard free class Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Today we talked about what effective feedback looks like for managers, if it's possible for an individual contributor to speak up and push back, and how we deal with anxiety in our work.  Two links we referenced: Joshua's articleLance's articleSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

In this episode we talked about an idea from a friend about finding ways to enjoy each day a little more, what service vs strategy looks like, and shared some of our fears; both lighthearted and personal.  We also referenced two books:  Turn the Ship Around!Maybe You Should Talk to SomeoneSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Greg Storey, of Airbag Industries joined Joshua Wold and Lance Robbins on the podcast today as we talked about several thought provoking articles he's been writing about toxic work cultures and never having a job if you have the choice.  Links to Greg's work: Airbag IndustriesLet's Jump ShipSame Team PartnersMastodonResources we mentioned: Practical TypographyStop Stealing SheepLearn UI DesignDigital Design EssentialsDesigning with Web StandardsRadical CandorSupport the...

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Lance hit a milestone in his career this week and we were able to celebrate together. We also chatted about hiring for skills and connection, as well discussed as a fantastic article by Greg Storey. https://airbagindustries.com/blog/if-you-have-a-choice-never-have-a-job Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

In this episode we shared about the things we've been focusing on this week, namely Lance's 17 meetings and then talked about a handful of thoughts we have on remote work culture. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

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In today's episode Lance and Joshua caught up after a few weeks off and talked about imposter syndrome, whether you can change careers later in life, Microsoft Teams vs Slack, and how Apple and Amazon differ in meeting culture.  We referenced two amazing books in our talk: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Again-Power-Knowing-What/dp/1984878107 https://www.amazon.com/Good-They-Cant-Ignore-You/dp/1455509124 Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Hazel S. Evans joins the show today to share her experience as a fractional executive, the steps she took to grow her business, and some tips for growing and keeping clients. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazelsevans/ Website: https://www.highlandvalleydigital.com/ Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Today we had a fantastic guest on the podcast to talk about his recent introduction back into the world of fractional and what that can look like for a developer.  We also referenced Lance's venn diagram on where fractional fits versus consultants and freelancers: https://lancehrobbins.com/the-future-of-the-executive-is-now-and-its-fractional/ If you enjoyed listening to Luke, you can learn more about him at: https://carb.is https://www.linkedin.com/in/carbis/ Support the...

Lance and Joshua caught up on fires in Idaho, company policies for unlimited time off, how your wealth feels from city to city, an update on Lance's business, and a quick chat about how many rounds of interviews you should have.  Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Joshua and Lance talked about the freedom of working remotely and how, in the wrong circumstances, that freedom can lead to being always on and present and feeling burnt out.  We then talked about Slack etiquette, whether Vision Pro will be a mass market device, how waiting is hard, and how we like to plan out vacations (or the lack thereof) Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

This week Lance and Joshua went off the rails a bit, shared their frustrations and joys with work, why this podcast exists, and why vacations can lead to weight loss. We both loved a chance to catch up and use the time to encourage each other.  Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Today Jason Lexell joined Joshua Wold to talk about his experience with fractional work. He shared tips on creating proposals and the best way to followup with clients.  dhmedia.com | [email protected]'s School of Possibilities Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Today was a big personal day on multiple fronts. Lance shared a big update with something he's been working on for months and Joshua shared about some changes with his work that are coming soon. Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

After three fantastic guest episodes Lance and Joshua are back to catch up on a bunch of topics. Topics Threads.net, an Instagram app, and building an audience. Follow Joshua and LanceHelping our kids figure out money and building an audienceLance's upcoming webinar!Check-in on what we're buildingReference reference checks for jobsExcavating vs buildingFreelancing isn't free Shownotes Book: The Psychology of Money6 Critical Skills for Remote Work ManagersBook: The Hard Thing About Hard...

Lance and Joshua invited Jay Rogers, the co-founder of 521dimensions.com, to share about his approach to fractional work, async remote work, and how the power of saying no has transformed his business.  Shownotes Rise of the Fractional ExecutiveRick Run GoodShape Up521 DimensionsJay RogersJay's Twitter thread rant about the MacBooksDeep workThe hard thing about hard thingsRangeEffortless and EssentialismTractionSupport the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/

Lee Sweat, a fractional CFO, joins us today to share his journey from hockey, to the NHL, to his role in helping consumer startup companies grow in today's environment. Joshua and Lee worked together at a previous company, and Lee's energy, nomadic lifestyle with his wife and baby, and drive to get stuff done, are inspiring.  Shownotes https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-sweatt/https://www.equityapi.com/Support the showhttps://lancehrobbins.com/ and https://joshuawold.com/