Fractional Leadership and Career Transition

Insights and reflections on the life and work of the Wisdom Worker.

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Introduction to the Masters Program

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Introduction to the Masters Program

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The American Conveyor Belt Has Stopped

We grew up believing in something simply because it was there. You didn’t question it. You didn’t test it. It just worked. This is what we believed: School > Degree...

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Why the Modern Work System Is Failing People, and How Fractional Work Fixes It

Burnout, layoffs, ageism, and overwork aren’t personal failures. They are design flaws in how we hire and work. The modern work system is showing clear signs of failure. Nearly eight...

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How to Become a Fractional Executive in 30 Days

If you’re trying to figure out how to become a fractional executive, the process doesn’t start with submitting more applications. It starts with shifting how you think about your experience,...

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Building a Fractional Career That Lasts: 5 Lenses for Success

This week I had a conversation with a friend of mine, Rick Maher, who lives deep in the talent innovation space. We weren’t talking about how to get clients or...

Fractional, unfiltered.

A podcast that dives deep into the growing fractional movement.