Our latest episode of our Polaris podcast, “Fractional CxOs Get Our Undivided Attention“dives into the evolving role of fractional executive leaders, or CxOs. We explore why fractional CxOs are becoming more prevalent and what they mean for businesses today.
Our guest is Michelle Caldwell, the CEO and founder of Synozur.
Fractional leadership is an emerging trend that offers cost-effective and flexible solutions for startups and smaller businesses. As of January 2024, over 282,000 LinkedIn users identified as fractional chief marketing officers, reflecting the growing popularity and acceptance of this leadership model.
Since 2016, the term fractional CxO has experienced an exponential boom, with temporary business management roles increasing significantly. From 2021 through 2022, fractional jobs rose by 18%, and they're up over 57% since 2020. This surge is driven by the need for adaptable leadership to navigate the complexities of modern business environments. Our discussion highlights the benefits and challenges of fractional leadership, making this a must-listen episode for anyone interested in the future of executive roles.
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Show Notes
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Events
"SharePoint: From Concept to Creation to Impact + Live AMA" webinar with Jeff Teper | Jan. 29, 2025, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
2025 Trends Shaping Knowledge. Sponsored by ClearPeople, Katya Linossi, their CEO will host Marjan Hermkes (LIME), Barry Byrne (Novartis & the Knowledge Summit) and Chris McNulty (Synozur) to look ahead at knowledge, AI use cases, technology trends and more. January 30 at 8AM PST, 11AM EST.
M365 Miami 2025 | February 6-7, 2025
Microsoft 365 Community Conference | May 5-8, 2025 (Vegas) Jeff Teper and Jared Spataro will be keynoting from Microsoft, along with many other speakers from Microsoft, Synozur, partners, customers and more.
TechCon 365 Seattle | June 23-27, 2025 Synozur will be sponsoring and speaking at TechCon 365 Seattle.
Credits
Polaris is produced with the help of our friends at Riverside.fm. Our theme song, “Alternative Dream” is provided courtesy of Adobe.