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Fractional Integrator - Chicago, IL

EOS Works Best When Someone Owns the Execution.

Most EOS companies do not struggle because the framework is wrong. They struggle because nobody is fully in the Integrator seat.

As a Fractional Integrator, I take ownership of the execution function. I run a tight operating rhythm, drive accountability across the leadership team, and keep the Visionary focused on where the company is going instead of the day to day.

40-50 hrsDedicated each month

12-18 moTypical engagement

1 seatIntegrator, fully owned

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The real issue

EOS Does Not Run Itself.

Without the seat filled

The system drifts

One missed commitment leads to another. One unresolved issue recurs. The Visionary gets pulled back in, and traction quietly slips away.

With a Fractional Integrator

The rhythm holds

L10s run tight. Rocks get driven. Issues get resolved instead of revisited. The Visionary stays focused on where the company is going.

The tools are there. The meetings are happening. What is missing is someone holding the system together between them. A Fractional Integrator prevents the drift.

How I work

From EOS Review to Consistent Traction

Discovery

A direct conversation about where the EOS system stands today. Who is in the Integrator seat or whether it is empty, where traction is slipping, and where the Visionary is spending time they should not be. This establishes whether a Fractional Integrator is the right fit before anything moves forward.

EOS Review

I review the Vision/Traction Organizer for clarity and executability, check the Accountability Chart against how the business actually operates, look at Rock completion and scorecard history, and attend an L10 to see how the team runs it. By the end I know where the system is strong and where it is losing ground.

Strengthen and Run

I take ownership of the Integrator function. L10s run tighter. Rocks get driven. Issues get resolved rather than revisited. The Visionary stops getting pulled into operational decisions. The EOS tools stay the same. The execution of them gets sharper.

Handoff or Ongoing

Some engagements build toward an internal Integrator taking the seat permanently. Others are ongoing Fractional support. Either way the objective is the same: EOS runs consistently and the business gains traction.

Want to see where your EOS execution is breaking down?

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What working together looks like

A Full Integrator Function, Inside Your EOS

The engagement runs on 40 to 50 hours of dedicated time per month. Within that, I own the full Integrator function inside the EOS system you already run.

Weekly

Run the Level 10 Meeting

I own and run the L10, track Rock completion against the V/TO, and keep the leadership team resolving issues instead of revisiting them.

Weekly

Same-Page With the Visionary

A weekly conversation that keeps the Visionary and the execution of the plan aligned, so vision translates cleanly into what the team actually does.

As needed

Leadership One-on-Ones

Focused on keeping Rocks and open issues moving forward, and building the accountability habits each leader needs to carry their seat.

P&L visibility runs throughout, sitting alongside the existing EOS scorecard rather than replacing it. As gaps in the Accountability Chart surface, I help define the seats that need filling so every hire strengthens accountability. Engagements typically run twelve to eighteen months, with on-site visits at least once a month or once a quarter. I am based in Chicago, IL and travel as the work requires.

For Visionaries who want to lead

The Visionary Should Not Be Carrying Execution.

The Visionary should be focused on where the company is going, building key relationships, and leading the culture. A strong Integrator creates the space for that to happen.

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Signs it may be time to strengthen the seat

Accountability is slipping across the leadership team.

Rocks keep falling behind, quarter after quarter.

You keep getting pulled into decisions that should not require you.

Frequently asked questions

What Founders Usually Ask

What does a Fractional Integrator do?

A Fractional Integrator gives the Visionary back their time. By owning the L10, driving Rock completion, maintaining same-page alignment with the Visionary each week, and resolving the issues that keep recurring, the Integrator keeps execution moving so the Visionary can stay focused on where the company is going rather than how it is running day to day.

How is a Fractional Integrator different from an EOS Implementer?

An EOS Implementer installs the framework and teaches the tools. A Fractional Integrator operates inside the business after implementation to ensure the system runs consistently and the leadership team executes. The two roles complement each other.

How do I know if my company needs a Fractional Integrator?

Rocks are falling behind. L10s feel less useful than they used to. Accountability is inconsistent. The Visionary is spending time in operational decisions they should not be making. These are the common signs.

How long do engagements typically last?

Most Fractional Integrator engagements run twelve to eighteen months. Some build toward an internal Integrator taking the seat permanently. Others are ongoing Fractional support through a growth phase or leadership transition.

Do you help with hiring?

Yes. As the Accountability Chart develops, gaps sometimes surface that require a new seat to be filled. I help define what that role needs to own, what the right profile looks like, and how it fits into the EOS structure so that every hire strengthens accountability rather than adding complexity.

Do you work alongside EOS Implementers?

Yes. Many Implementers refer clients to me when ongoing execution support is needed after implementation. I keep the referring Implementer informed and never compete for implementation work.

Do you work remotely or on-site?

Both. Engagements run primarily remote with on-site visits built into the cadence at least once a month or once a quarter. I am based in Chicago, IL and travel to clients as the engagement requires.

Ready to put someone in the Integrator seat?

Start with a conversation. We will find where traction is slipping and what it takes to get it back.