Fractional Friday

January 24, 2025

TRIVIA QUESTION

How many bones are in a giraffe's neck?

A) 5

B) 7

C) 9

D) 11

Check your answer at the bottom of the newsletter.

Achieving Growth: Putting Leadership Mindsets And Behaviors Into Action

Imagine an old industrial company that has been around for ages, but its traditions have led to stagnation and a low stock price for years. Then, a new CEO steps in with a fresh vision to shake things up and make real growth happen. 

Achieving growth takes the right mix of perspective, strategy, and skills.

Learn how top leaders turn their vision into action.

In this edition:
💡 8 Lessons from the Career of Softbank’s Masayoshi Son
🤝 Why Feedback Can Make Work More Meaningful
🗣️ How to Create a Culture of Feedback

8 Lessons from the Career of Softbank’s Masayoshi Son

Masayoshi Son, the billionaire founder and CEO of SoftBank, is often seen as a visionary and a risk-taker in the tech industry. His career has included major events like the rise of personal computers, the internet boom, and the growth of artificial intelligence. 

Discover the valuable lessons he learned that can guide leaders today.

Why Feedback Can Make Work More Meaningful

Managers have always been told that giving feedback is essential for a successful organization. They go through many training sessions to learn how to provide effective feedback to help underperformers and keep everyone on track.

Learn how feedback can help employees find deeper meaning in their work.

Create a Culture of Feedback

Encouraging respectful and honest feedback creates a positive culture where leaders actively seek improvement, separate critique from solutions, and foster open dialogue for growth.

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The Fractional Powerhouse System Workshop: From Feast-or-Famine to Predictable Revenue

Let’s tackle a challenge many fractional executives face: the frustrating feast-or-famine cycle. It’s tough, but you’re not alone, and I’m here to guide you!

In our workshop, we’ll dive into powerful strategies to break this cycle and build a sustainable business model for consistent growth. You’ll discover how to craft irresistible offers that turn leads into loyal clients.

Here’s what you need to do right now (if you haven’t already):

1. Register here.

2. Mark your calendar:

   
   ⏰ Tuesday, January 28 @ 1:00 PM ET
   (Other times: 10:00 AM PST, 12:00 PM CST, 6:00 PM LONDON, 5:00 AM SYDNEY)
   

3. Join our Fractional Only Facebook group. ✨

You can meet others, share ideas, and find helpful resources in our exclusive community. 

TRIVIA ANSWER

The answer is C) 9

Interestingly, an octopus has a total of nine brains! There's one central brain that controls its body, along with eight smaller brains—one in each arm. This setup allows the octopus' arms to move independently, enabling it to react swiftly and adapt to its environment, which is crucial for hunting and evading predators.

Like each arm of an octopus with its own mini-brain, you manage many different roles within your organization. As a fractional leader, you simultaneously handle various responsibilities—like strategy, operations, finance, and marketing.

This ability to juggle multiple tasks helps you offer valuable insights and guidance that a leader focused on just one area might overlook. You effectively move your organization forward by switching between these roles—whether dealing with client issues, analyzing financial data, or improving business strategies.

Want to see this in action? Check out My Octopus Teacher on Netflix: Watch here. It’s a fascinating look at resilience and adaptation—qualities every leader can learn from!

That’s a wrap!

Best regards,
Sue Mysko
Founder of Hire A Fractional and a Fractional Powerhouse

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