Fractional Leadership and Online Community, with Karina Mikhli

In this episode, we sit down with Karina Mikhli, Founder of the rapidly growing Fractionals United community. Karina shares her insights on what it means to be a fractional leader, distinguishing it from consulting and interim roles. We explore the founding and growth of the Fractionals United community, from a simple Slack channel to a thriving network of over 13,000 members. Learn how Karina maintained authenticity, engagement, and growth within the community, while balancing her professional commitments. This conversation offers valuable lessons for anyone interested in the rise of fractional roles and the challenges of building and sustaining an impactful online community.

Links:

• Guest: Karina Mikhli
• Host: Kevin Micalizzi
• Fractionals United
• Operations Nation
• BizOps Network
• Rosieland
• Fractional Jobs
• FRAK Conference

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Interview with Karina Mikhli


• (00:41) - Introduction and Welcome


• (01:47) - Defining Fractional Roles


• (04:39) - The Rise of Fractional Work


• (05:40) - Building Fractionals United


• (09:55) - Challenges and Community Engagement


• (13:31) - Automation and Management


• (30:06) - Future Goals and Sustainability


• (38:45) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Credits

Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay.com.