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Right-Sized, Right-Skilled

The Art and Science of Matching Fractional Executives with Organizations So That Both ThriveBy Henning Schwinum

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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.

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GenreBusiness and Economics, Education and Learning

Length4 hrs 19 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateMar 2, 2026

LanguageEnglish

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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