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Most founders hire a No. 2 to “take things off their plate,” then wonder why the seat keeps failing. Ken Paskins breaks down the three things the right second-in-command actually delivers, and the one test that shows whether the hire is working.
The Integrator Edge gives founders, Visionaries and business leaders a practical look at the leadership, accountability and operating discipline required to turn vision into scalable growth.
We’re proud to share that GCE has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, ranking No. 2,287 nationally and No. 124 in Business & Corporate Services. A meaningful milestone for GCE—and one we’re proud to share.
Featured in Forbes Business Council: Why operator leadership is shifting into a true profession and how businesses can access high-level execution.
Featured in Forbes Business Council: Discover why loyalty should not replace leadership range, and how carrying underperforming leaders taxes your growth.
As Featured in Forbes: Discover why effort is not the same as leadership capacity, and how keeping the wrong leaders in place slows down your entire team.
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What the Right Second-in-Command Actually Does
Most founders hire a No. 2 to “take things off their plate,” then wonder why the seat keeps failing. Ken Paskins breaks down the three things the right second-in-command actually delivers, and the one test that shows whether the hire is working.
Delegate and Elevate: The EOS® Tool That Frees Founders From the Bottleneck
GCE Strategic Consulting Founder Ken Paskins Releases The Integrator Edge, an Amazon Bestseller Focused on Closing the Execution Gap
The Integrator Edge gives founders, Visionaries and business leaders a practical look at the leadership, accountability and operating discipline required to turn vision into scalable growth.
GCE Strategic Consulting Ranks No. 2,287 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 and No. 124 in Business & Corporate Services
We’re proud to share that GCE has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, ranking No. 2,287 nationally and No. 124 in Business & Corporate Services. A meaningful milestone for GCE—and one we’re proud to share.
The Most Important Seat In Your Company Is Becoming A Profession
Featured in Forbes Business Council: Why operator leadership is shifting into a true profession and how businesses can access high-level execution.
Giving Someone The Title Of Second-In-Command Doesn’t Make Them One
Featured in Forbes Business Council: Discover why loyalty should not replace leadership range, and how carrying underperforming leaders taxes your growth.
Hiring a Fractional Integrator vs. Training from Within: Pros and Cons
The Real Cost Of Carrying Leaders Too Long
As Featured in Forbes: Discover why effort is not the same as leadership capacity, and how keeping the wrong leaders in place slows down your entire team.
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Most founders hire a No. 2 to “take things off their plate,” then wonder why the seat keeps failing. Ken Paskins breaks down the three things the right second-in-command actually delivers, and the one test that shows whether the hire is working.
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Most founders hire a No. 2 to “take things off their plate,” then wonder why the seat keeps failing. Ken Paskins breaks down the three things the right second-in-command actually delivers, and the one test that shows whether the hire is working.