34 - Leading Fractional Executives with Deborah Fell of Chief Outsiders

The Adaptive Executive

Greg Ballard interviews Deborah Fell, Managing Partner at Chief Outsiders, about leading fractional executives. Deborah shares how Chief Outsiders provides growth consulting by deploying part-time CMOs and CSOs into client companies. She discusses the high bar for talent and the experience required to be adaptable across companies and industries. Key insights include aligning with the client's mission, embracing the culture, and leading with inspiration. Deborah also talks about making the transition from CMO to leading a team of all-star marketing leaders.

Key Moments

0:00 - Introduction to Deborah Fell and Chief Outsiders

2:30 - Overview of how Chief Outsiders provides fractional CMOs and CSOs to drive growth for clients

5:00 - The high bar for talent and experience required to be adaptable across companies

7:30 - Aligning with the client's mission and vision as a key success factor

10:00 - Embracing the client's culture and integrating into the company

12:00 - Leading with inspiration rather than just management

15:00 - Deborah's transition from CMO to leading a team of CMOs

18:00 - Staying adaptive through surrounding yourself with smart people

20:00 - Making leadership and self-development lifelong pursuits

To learn more about Deborah and her work, click HERE.

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