Welcome to another inspiring episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond! In this episode, Lou sits down with Kate Swann—fractional COO, business advisor, and experienced board director—to dive deep into the world of fractional leadership and business growth.
Kate shares her journey from being a full-time COO to stepping into fractional roles, supporting companies as they scale and transition. Discover why agility is key for growing businesses, and how Kate helps founders and leadership teams stay intentional and culture-focused during rapid change. She also addresses common hesitations about bringing in a fractional executive, explains how to maintain company culture, and offers crucial advice for organizations on the brink of transformation.
If you’re curious about the benefits of fractional leadership, scaling company culture, or just want to hear two long-time friends reminisce and share laughter, this episode is for you. Don’t miss Kate’s thoughtful insights, fun recommendations, and practical tips for any business leader looking to thrive.
Learn more about Kate and her team at thefractionals.net, and be sure to subscribe for more energizing conversations with inspiring leaders!
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Timestamped Overview
00:00 Business Growth Challenges and Solutions
06:40 "Considering Fractional Leadership Benefits"
09:09 Scaling Culture with Clear Communication
11:51 Advocating for Executive Coaching
14:27 "Speakeasy Pub Crawl Highlights"
20:10 Inspiring Leadership and Communication
21:45 Thrive Loud Podcast Promotion
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