Borrow My Brain: Why Fractional Leaders Are the Secret Weapon in Times of Crisis

In this episode of the Drop In CEO Podcast, Deb Coviello explores the power of fractional leadership for businesses facing crisis or transformation. She shares practical strategies for leveraging outside expertise, discusses the value of upskilling through curated audio mini-courses, and offers actionable steps for leaders to assess and fill skill gaps within their teams.  

Episode Highlights

• Introduction to Fractional Leadership [2:00]
  Deb introduces the concept of fractional leaders as a secret weapon for navigating business crises and explains her role as the Drop In CEO.

• Why Leaders Wait Too Long to Ask for Help [2:18]
  Discussion on the pitfalls of pride, the importance of timely support, and how fractional leaders can fill critical gaps.

• Real-World Success Story [7:29]
  Deb shares a client case study on using fractional leadership to achieve food safety certification and organizational growth.
• Actionable Steps for Leaders [11:13]
  Step-by-step guide for assessing team skills, identifying gaps, and deciding when to bring in fractional expertise.

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