Strategy is Theory.
Execution is Reality.
This is why in mission-critical ventures,
Smart CEOs and Founders
need someone to lead execution.
They Need
a steady confidant who can effectively turn their vision into reality - often in ways they never knew were possible.
someone who can quickly bring excellence, efficiency, and discipline to operations.
someone to be a resource hunter, idea generator, strategy implementer.
Who do they turn to?
In most young organizations, the CEO/Founder is often reliant on a patchwork of people to serve in this role - other members of the executive team, an admin, advisors, and/or business coaches. But mostly
They are trying to do
all of this themselves;
leaving them frustrated, exhausted, and discouraged.
In the U.S. military, this role is often filled by the
XO
In military terminology,
"XO" typically refers to the executive officer, who holds the second-highest position within a military unit or organization. The XO is responsible for assisting the commanding officer (CO) in the overall management and administration of the unit. The XO has broad authority over administrative tasks, operations, internal communications, and unit morale and discipline.
The
XO
Must
Be adaptable, resilient, and resourceful.
Be self-directed with their ego in check.
Demonstrate elite leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Be a person of high integrity.
INTRODUCING
The Fractional XO
provides fractional XO (Execution Officers) to CEOs of fast-growing companies who have outpaced their current operational resources to the point that it jeopardizes the goals of the company. It is at these critical moments where the CEO most needs someone to trust, someone to move the needle, and someone to partner with them in building for growth.
An fXO has one mission:
Turn Strategy into Execution
