Redefining Success: Leadership, Culture, and What Really Matters with Kurt Rudsinski

In this episode of Wholly Fractional, we sit down with Kurt Rudsinski — an experienced business strategist, leadership coach, and founder of Kurtis Coaching & Consulting — for an honest conversation about what it really means to build a successful business.

Kurt shares how he’s spent his career helping leaders understand that sustainable growth comes from developing people first. From his early days as a company builder to his evolution as a coach, Kurt’s insights center on the intersection of leadership, culture, and values. We explore how aligning leadership with a company’s mission and values doesn’t just improve retention — it transforms organizations from the inside out.

Our conversation covers a wide range of topics: coaching, mentorship, faith, family, legacy, and the very personal motivations that drive our work as fractionals and solopreneurs. Kurt opens up about his own journey of figuring out what matters most, how he measures success, and why giving back has become such an essential part of his story.

Whether you’re a fractional leader, a founder navigating growth, or someone wrestling with the deeper “why” behind your business, this episode is a reminder that success isn’t just about the bottom line. It’s about the impact we have on others — and the leaders we empower along the way.

Tune in for a thoughtful, heartfelt look at leadership, business, and the joy of helping others thrive.