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The Art of Restraint: Getting Things Done as a Fractional Exec Without Fixing Everything

The Art of Restraint: Getting Things Done as a Fractional Exec Without Fixing Everything

As a fractional executive, it’s tempting to fix every broken process you see. But short-term roles demand focus. The real art lies in delivering results, documenting what matters, and resisting the urge to overhaul. Sometimes, doing less is what helps the next person do more.

How Much Does a Fractional Executive Cost?

How Much Does a Fractional Executive Cost?

Let’s be real — one of the first questions I always get is, “Okay, but what does someone like you actually cost?”

Stop Hiring for Tactics. Start Hiring for Leverage.

Stop Hiring for Tactics. Start Hiring for Leverage.

Many companies think they’re scaling their growth team. What they’re actually doing is filling seats with tactical executors—without designing for the leverage those roles should create.

Growth Isn’t a Department — It’s a System

Growth Isn’t a Department — It’s a System

If your sales and marketing teams are working hard but the results aren’t compounding, the issue might not be effort. It might be that you’re treating growth like a function, not like a system.

What to Ask Your Head of Sales (That You’re Probably Not Asking)

Sales isn’t just about revenue. It’s about rhythm, visibility, and alignment. And if you're only looking at the top-line number, you're missing the early signs of success—or failure.

Marketing Is Not the Problem. Alignment Is.

Marketing Is Not the Problem. Alignment Is.

Most companies don’t have a marketing problem. They have an alignment problem—and it shows up in finger-pointing, unclear KPIs, and growth plans that sound good but never stick.

I Work with Brilliant People. My Job? Push Them Further.

I Work with Brilliant People. My Job? Push Them Further.

The best teams aren’t built by being the smartest in the room. They’re built by creating space for brilliant people—and then challenging them to stretch beyond what they think they can do.