Ep. 50 - The Rise of Fractional Leadership & What It Means for Startups

Fractional executive job postings have grown over 400% since 2020 according to LinkedIn's Workforce Report. That is a structural shift in how startups build leadership teams, and it changes the math on almost every hiring decision you will make for the next 5 years.

This episode is personal. I run a fractional HR practice and I have done this work across dozens of startups, and I have a clear perspective on what works, what does not, and where the model is heading. I am also honest about the limitations that most people in the space don't talk about.

I share my thoughts and observations from 15+ years offering fractional HR services and close with a 5-step playbook for founders who want to hire fractional leaders.