Posts tagged perfect match
Fractional CSO: “Best of the Best” or the Perfect Match?

I was recently asked if I would provide the “best of the best.” To me, this label of absoluteness is ridiculous, and in the context of finding the right Fractional CSO for an individual business it makes no sense.

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There Is a (Fractional) Lid for Every (Business) Pot

In the world of business, finding the perfect fit between a leader and a company can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. The stakes are high—misaligned leadership can stifle growth, disrupt team harmony, and even lead to financial setbacks.

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Q: What Guarantees Do You Give?

The simple answer is that the guarantee is inherent and built into our model. Our placements are neither retained nor made on a contingency basis. There is no upfront investment of up to $70k into recruiting before the executive even has their first day.

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The Perils of the People Business

When Founders, Owners, or CEOs comment that their Fractional Executive did not work out, when they complain equally about hiring and firing salespeople because they didn’t perform, or when the average tenure of their first full-time sales leader is somewhere between 12 and 18 months, it often goes back to not selecting the perfect match.

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Finding the Perfect Match

As a founder, owner, CEO, or board member, you define your needs: the goals you want to accomplish, the specifics of your sales structure, the nature of your product, the target markets, etc. …and there is most definitely someone out there who has done that before. The perfect match is bringing their experience into your organization!

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Overcoming the Confirmation Bias

Confirmation bias: we make a snap judgment within the first minute - or possibly even before meeting the candidate - and then spend the rest of the interview looking for data to support this initial hunch. Why? Because we hate to be wrong.

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Ensuring Success – The Considerations Around Your Interim or Fractional Sales Leader

Gig executives help companies address skills gaps, pilot new initiatives, conserve limited resources, and tackle critical priorities! They are the perfect alternative to traditional recruiting, consulting, training, or – worst – doing nothing and hoping for the best.

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