Right-Sized, Right-Skilled
The Art and Science of Matching Fractional Executives with Organizations So That Both ThriveBy Henning Schwinum
Length4h 19m
About this audiobook
A practical, no-nonsense guide to one of the fastest-growing leadership models in modern business.
Right-Sized, Right-Skilled demystifies what fractional leadership really is—and why it has become a strategic advantage for both experienced executives and growth-minded companies. As organizations seek senior expertise without the cost or rigidity of full-time roles, and executives look for flexibility, impact, and independence, fractional leadership has emerged as a powerful new operating model for work and growth.
Written for CEOs, founders, and owners of small and mid-sized businesses, as well as for aspiring and active fractional executives.
This book champions a new leadership paradigm: flexible, outcome-driven, and built for modern organizations. Whether you’re delivering leadership fractionally or hiring it strategically, Right-Sized, Right-Skilled shows how both sides can win—and grow—by matching the right skills to the right moment in a company’s journey.
Audiobook details
GenreBusiness and Economics, Education and Learning
Length4 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2PART 1: A New Era of Leadership
3What a Fractional Executive Is (and Is Not)
4How Fractional Assignments Work (with Case Examples)
5PART 2: Becoming a Fractional Executive
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6Building a Business Around Yourself
7Building a Fractional Business: The Foundation
8Back-Office, Operations and Taxes
9Brand Building: What It Really Means
10Winning Fractional Assignments
11Case Example: Winning a Fractional Assignment
12Delivering Results as a Fractional Executive:
13Sustaining Success as a Fractional Leader
14Managing Multiple Clients Without Dilution of Impact
15Time Management: The Big Rocks, Small Rocks, and Sand
16Boundaries: A Professional Obligation, not a Personal Preference
17Dilution of Impact: When Fractional Is No Longer Enough
18When Matches Fail
19Continuous Learning: Staying Relevant as the Market Evolves
20Building Community with Other Fractional Leaders
21Scaling Options: Staying Solo, Subcontracting, or Building a Boutique Practice
22Longevity: Keeping Demand Strong Over Time
23Case Example: When Fractional Sustainability Breaks Down
24PART 3: Why Fractional?
25Fractional Executives as Levers: Growth, Transformation, Stabilization
26When the Going Gets Tough, Go Fractional
27A History of Growth
28Why Choose Fractional Services Over Full-Time Hires
29The Commitment Question: Are Fractionals “Less Invested”?
30Confidentiality and Trust: Employee vs. Contractor
31Fractional Executive vs. Consultant: Which One Do You Need?
32Why Fractional Works
33When to Engage a Fractional Executive
34Timing: Hiring Too Late vs. Too Early
35Case Example: When Timing Undermines the Engagement
36ROI Analysis: Fractional vs. Full-Time
37The Cost of Doing Nothing
38The Window of Opportunity
39How to Integrate a Fractional Leader
40When Is a Fractional Executive the Right Fit?
41A Guide to Identifying a Great Fractional Sales Leader
42Interview Checklist
43The Thing About Cultural Fit
44Integration: How Fractional Leaders Function Inside the Business
45Onboarding Fractional Executives
46Case Example: When Integration Makes the Difference
47The Matchmaking Process
48Sourcing Channels
49Evaluating Fit
50The CEO Problem: “Someone from Our Industry” and “A Rock Star”
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