The FractionX Podcast

One of the best investments you can make in your leadership to commit to a mastermind. Of all the resources available to leaders, a mastermind is truly unique because it combines relationships and content that you just can't get anywhere else. Today Matt and Drew highlight the FractionX way of leading a mastermind.

Can you love what you do and not lose yourself while you do it?
Is finding the balance even possible?
On this episode we discuss a couple strategies to help prioritize the things that matter most, and where meaning, purpose, and significance really come from.

Have you ever considered that sometimes, to reach new levels of leadership, you might need to quit some things altogether? Our latest episode unpacks this leadership truism - "If you want to go up in leadership, there are things you have to give up to get there." What things do you need to quit to make room for the more important things in your business?

As a follow up to the previous episode on hiring , Matt & Drew bring their experience and practical takes on the things leaders need to know when it's time to let an employee go.

All hiring processes suck, yes, it's true.
BUT, you can create systems that make them suck less.
When it comes to finding talent and hiring great talent, there are no silver bullets.
But if you stay true to your vision, mission, and values you can make a tough process produce better results.

Have you ever been captivated by the glint of a 'shiny penny'?
We've all worked for those leaders and some of us have even been those leaders—chasing the thrill of every possible new idea.
On today's episode, we peel back the curtain on the Shiny Penny Syndrome (S.P.S.), and talk about how to understand it, manage it, and how help our teams with it.

It's almost impossible to keep up with how quickly things change in marketing. Between the ever evolving technology and strategies, it's easy to get lost trying to stay current. But, there's one marketing principle that never changes - telling great stories. On today's episode Drew helps business owners understand the steps they have to take to become better story tellers and how they can better market their business.

Have you ever been at a crossroads, wondering whether to take a bold step forward or patiently wait for the right moment? Our latest podcast episode, Matt and Drew talk about the pace of leadership and why you need both a gas and brake pedal to lead effectively.

Have you ever wondered what your boss really thinks but won't say? Our survey revealed a few shocking responses to our question. On this episode we find out, not only what bosses said, but you can hear how Matt and Drew coach both sides to greater clarity and clearer communication.

At best the employer / employee relationship is complicated. Of course there are great organizations with great leaders and inspiring culture where things operate amazingly, but by and large (and unfortunately) the perpetually frustrated employee is the rule.

On this episode Matt and Drew go through a few responses to the poll that asked our listeners to fill in this blank - "I wish my boss would ________ ." In response the guys give some direction on how leaders can better lead their teams and how followers can open up better communication with their leaders.