Do you deliberately invest time and money into learning more about sales and marketing? The fact is, most fractionals end up taking a full-time job because they lack the business skills necessary to remain self-employed. Have you ever heard this Jim Rohn saying? "Rich people have big libraries and poor people have big TVs." Go to the classroom tab and find something to help you learn more about what you need. Consider taking my upcoming workshop on leveraging LinkedIn. Consider purchasing one of my coaching products. Access whatever tools you will use and if you need guidance, message me. I'm a teacher at my core, but I'm also a continuous learner. I've been working in sales and marketing for decades. Use my brain! 🧠 Every time I see a fractional professional with "Open to Work" on their LinkedIn profile my heart sinks. You can do this, but you have to be willing to learn what you don't know and commit to doing things differently.

I just had my free 30-minute marketing strategy session with @Renée Cormier. It was outstanding! Renee quickly identified the key challenge that I had been struggling with and helped to get me unstuck and moving forward in a focused way. Her insights were incredibly helpful. Thanks Renee! To everyone else, I'd encourage you to take advantage of this great resource.

Check out this week's call with employee retention specialist, Douglas Brown from Manage 2 Retain as we explore strategies to improve employee retention and reduce absenteeism. Learn how fractional executives and other business leaders can drive ROI by aligning organizational goals with effective retention solutions.

Hey everyone, As 2025 budget season quickly approaches, I wanted to share a quick reminder that this is the perfect time to start aligning your financial strategies for the coming year. I recently shared a post on LinkedIn about the importance of early budget planning and how Unbridled Advisory can help support businesses through this process. If you or anyone in your network is looking for guidance or support with budgeting, feel free to reach out to myself or Kristy. We're here to lend a hand and help ensure next year is off to a strong start! Here's the link to the post: Link Looking forward to collaborating with any of you who might need a little extra support during this busy time!

In 2024, leadership within companies is at an all-time low, and it's affecting every level of business. From toxic work environments to disengaged employees and poor operational efficiency, the impact of weak leadership is undeniable. The Leadership Deficit Statistics ➡️ Only 15% of employees are engaged at work (Gallup, 2024). ➡️ 60% of managers say they've received little or no leadership training (LinkedIn Learning, 2024). ➡️ 56% of CEOs rank leadership development as their top challenge (PwC, 2024). These numbers reveal that poor leadership is undermining company culture, causing high turnover and reducing productivity. How Poor Leadership Impacts Business ☠️ Toxic Cultures Poor leadership leads to toxic environments where communication breaks down and trust erodes. 80% of employees who quit cite toxic culture as a major reason (SHRM, 2024). 👎 Low Engagement Disengaged employees are 10 times more likely to leave within a year, costing companies about 35% of an employee's salary in turnover costs (Work Institute, 2024). 📉 Operational Inefficiency Without strong leadership, operations suffer. Companies with strong leadership teams are 50% more likely to outperform their peers (PwC, 2024). 👍 Prioritizing Leadership Development To drive long-term success, leadership must come first. From my experience, successful Lean implementations and people development programs begin by building strong leaders. When leaders are capable and visionary, they drive continuous improvement, ensure accountability, and foster a positive culture that sustains change for years to come. 5 Key Steps to Strengthen Leadership: 1️⃣ Invest in Leadership Training Companies with strong leadership programs see 35% higher profitability and 30% lower turnover (Deloitte, 2024). 2️⃣ Prioritize Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Leaders with high EQ lead more effectively. 90% of top performers in 2024 demonstrate strong emotional intelligence (TalentSmart, 2024). 3️⃣ Foster Transparency