How Ben Wolf Thinks About When to Hire Fractional Executive Talent
On today's episode of "How Leaders Think," host Kenny Lange engages with Ben Wolf, founder and CEO of Wolf's Edge Integrators, in a deep dive into the dangers of "terminal uniqueness" in business leadership. Ben reveals how this mindset can lead to burnout and stalled goals, and why integrating universal business principles with a company's unique attributes is vital for sustainable success. They tackle the concept of "who not how," unpacking the importance of enlisting expert help over struggling in isolation. Ben also sheds light on the role of fractional executives versus consultants and offers invaluable tips for businesses considering this strategic move.
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Ben Wolf Resources:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwolf/
- Website: https://wolfsedgeintegrators.com/
- Ben's Book, "Fractional Leadership: Landing Executive Talent You Thought Was Out of Reach": https://www.amazon.com/Fractional-Leadership-Landing-Executive-Thought/dp/B09P2W7TXS
- Ben's Podcast, "The Win Win Podcast": https://fractionalleadership.io/podcast/
- Book, "Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork": https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork/dp/1401960588
Creators and Guests
Host
Kenny Lange
Jesus follower, husband, bio-dad to 3, adopted-dad to 2, foster-dad to 18+. @SystemandSoul Certified Coach. Dir. Ops @NCCTylerTX. Go @ChelseaFC
Guest
Ben Wolf
Ben Wolf, founder and CEO of Wolf’s Edge Integrators (“WEI”), started his entrepreneurial career as a key executive at a mission-driven, technology-powered startup running on EOS®. He built most of its operations and helped it grow to the largest and fastest-growing organization of its type in the State after just three years. Ben is a leader in the Fractional Leadership space as author of the first book on the topic, Fractional Leadership: Landing Executive Talent You Thought Was Out of Reach and founder of www.FractionalLeadership.io, the only vetted Fractional Leader referral platform connecting businesses with marketing, sales, operations, finance, and technology executives. Ben founded Wolf’s Edge Integrators because he believes that there is a right-fit Fractional Integrator for every organization who needs and is ready for one. Through WEI, he serves clients as a Fractional Integrator and curates and develops an elite team of other Fractional Integrators for the firm’s clients.
