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Month in the Life of a Fractional COO

Month in the Life of a Fractional COO

I often get asked, “What exactly does a Fractional COO do?”  I get it.  I think the problem is not just about a fractional, but that the definition of a COO is really “in the eye of the beholder.”  In hopes of providing more clarity, I am presenting myself as an example.

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Question the prevailing story!

Question the prevailing story!

There is particular application of the lessons from Sontag in the way we manage and lead our businesses. It is too easy to just follow along with the fashionable cultural biases and narratives. The same old story can lead us to make mistakes.

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Career Choices:  Courage or Luck?

Career Choices: Courage or Luck?

I often describe to my friends that my career progression has been a “long and crooked path.”   While I have certainly advocated for myself through all these career changes, it is not at all clear that I have had a real plan.

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The Core Value of others’ Perspectives

The Core Value of others’ Perspectives

The Core Value of Others' Perspectives​Okay, so another blog about Philosophy and Business.  In case you forgotten my last awesome blog around how the things I learn listing to Stephen West on his Philosophize This! Podcast 😊, I am looking for applications of the...

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Paying Attention in Business

Paying Attention in Business

(Really) Paying Attention in Business!I often drive up to skiing by myself.  I know, this is not the most ecologically-conscious approach.  But, I just have difficulty finding folks to go up with me, since I tend to ski during the week --- when most folks are working....

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Living & Working on the Edge!

Living & Working on the Edge!

Living (and Working) on the Edge!It was a very cold ski!  When we left the trailhead, it was not only in the lower single digits, but it was also starting to snow.  It would turn into a pretty significant and steady blizzard, for the remainder of the trip up to the...

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New and Exciting Partnership!

New and Exciting Partnership!

New and Exciting Partnership!I am excited to announce that I’m now working as a Principal with C Squared Solutions, a fractional executive team here in Denver.  I have been considering for quite some time establishing a relationship with such a team, as part of...

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Performance Management in Tough Hiring Environment

Performance Management in Tough Hiring Environment

Performance Management in a Tough Hiring EnvironmentIt's no secret that business is tough right now. You've heard the news: companies are cutting back on spending, which means less hiring and likely stagnant or reduced budgets. Although this can be challenging for you...

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