Fractional Friday

Newsletter June 20, 2025

TRIVIA QUESTION

What is the recommended minimum SPF for daily sunscreen use, according to most dermatologists?

A) SPF 5
B) SPF 15
C) SPF 30
D) SPF 50

Check your answer at the bottom of the newsletter.

Five Leadership Lessons for ‘Tough’ CEOs

Some tough CEOs don’t see the value in leaders who are good at understanding others, managing their feelings, and paying attention to people. These tough leaders often point to autocratic CEOs like Elon Musk as examples of success, while overlooking leaders like Apple’s Tim Cook and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, whose companies are worth even more. Here are five important facts about strong leaders that can help tough CEOs adjust to today’s work environment.

In this edition:

❌ Let Go of the Beliefs That Limit How You Lead
⌛ How CEOs Should Manage Their Time
🍀 If You Can Spare Me 6 Minutes, You'll Get 10 Years Of Your Life Back

PODCAST: Let Go of the Beliefs That Limit How You Lead

Many of us have beliefs like “I need this done right away,” “I’m sure I’m right,” or “I have to be involved” that feel true but hold us back as leaders. Executive coach Muriel Wilkins calls these unhelpful beliefs “hidden blockers” in this Women at Work episode from Harvard Business Review.

She also talks about how these blockers affect teams and organizations, such as when a lack of trust causes too many meetings.

If You Can Spare Me 6 Minutes, You'll Get 10 Years Of Your Life Back

This video will change how you live and how you see life. What the speaker learned from it changed her life and work forever. It focuses on living in the moment, valuing important relationships and experiences more than outside achievements, and taking action without waiting for the perfect time to build a meaningful life.

How CEOs Should Manage Their Time

Time is the most valuable and limited resource for a CEO. But a study of 30 CEOs showed a big difference between where they thought they spent their time and where they did. Very little time was spent on customers or frontline workers, while most of it was spent on meetings, investors, and board members.

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TRIVIA ANSWER

The answer is C) SPF 30

Dermatologists recommend using at least SPF 30 for daily sun protection, especially during the summer months when UV rays are strongest. Even on cloudy days or when you’re indoors near windows, UV rays can reach your skin, so daily protection is important.

Enjoy the sunshine safely and make the most of your summer days.

That’s a wrap!

Best regards,
Sue Mysko, Fractional Powerhouse
Founder, Hire A Fractional and FractionalOS

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