Fractional Friday

Newsletter May 16, 2025

TRIVIA QUESTION

What sport uses terms like "birdie" and "eagle"?

A) Tennis
B) Golf
C) Badminton

Check your answer at the bottom of the newsletter.

The CEO As Chief Resilience Officer

Being resilient is very important for today’s organizations because things are uncertain and often difficult. However, research from McKinsey shows that many leaders and companies aren’t focusing enough on building this strength. 84% of leaders say they don’t feel ready for future problems, and 60% of board members believe their companies aren’t prepared for the next big crisis.

IIn this edition:

⏰ How this CEO Avoids the 'Sunday Scaries'
🚀 The Art of Doing Anything Exceptionally Well (Even If You Are Not Pro)
💡 The Upskilling Imperative: Required At Scale For The Future Of Work

This CEO’s Schedule Includes A Personal Workday On The Weekend To Avoid The 'Sunday Scaries'

HubSpot CEO Yamini Rangan has a way to avoid feeling anxious on Sundays - she starts her workweek early.

“I’m not afraid of Sundays,” Rangan said on the Grit podcast. “I enjoy them because it’s my time. I choose what I learn, what I do, what I think, and what I write. It’s all on my own schedule, and nothing bothers me except my own thoughts.”

The Fractional Formula by Sue Mysko 

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The Art of Doing Anything Exceptionally Well (Even If You Are Not Pro)

In this video, you will learn how to get really good at anything, from learning your skill well to using repetition, focus, and patience. You’ll hear the story of Hokusai, a Japanese artist who made his greatest work when he was 73 years old.

If you’re tired of being average and want to aim for excellence, this is for you.

The Upskilling Imperative: Required At Scale For The Future Of Work

With so much uncertainty, especially about how AI will change things, two facts stand out. First, jobs will change because new technologies will take over or help with more tasks. The shift to using AI is already happening-about 20% of workers in a recent McKinsey survey said they’ve used generative AI for their jobs. Second, as work changes with these new tools, learning new skills to switch jobs will become even more important than it is now.

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TRIVIA ANSWER

The answer is B – Golf! 

The terms “birdie” and “eagle” are unique to the sport of golf. A birdie is one under par; an eagle is two under. Golfers also use terms like “par” (meeting the expected strokes) and “bogey” (one over par), but birdie and eagle are celebrated as signs of skill and precision.

That’s a wrap!

Best regards,
Sue Mysko, Fractional Powerhouse
Founder, Hire A Fractional and FractionalOS

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