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Firing someone sucks. But the only thing worse than that is not firing someone who needs to go...

Quantity and quality of sleep are two of the biggest challenges I hear from my clients...

I currently work with a number of international founders...

Few weeks ago I was asked that question...

Work-life balance is impossible...

What's your thing?

Who you build your company with is just as important as what you build...

As your company grows, you goes from being a doer to becoming a CEO...

Not many of us enjoy conflict, and it only gets even more difficult when the conflict is between co-founders of a company...

Our bodies are outstanding in the ways they give us signals that something’s wrong...

Want to grow? Say “I don’t know.”

I got a call from a client yesterday that confirmed one thing I believe in...

I know, it's an unusual thing to do with clients. But here's why...

They are activities that you can gradually add into your daily routines and build over time...

In this video, I go through five things I recommend to founders and CEOs that they put a stop to… immediately...

There are a lot of misconceptions in the world of founding a business...

From time to time I unplug completely...

A weekly self-review is one of the most important habits I help my clients build...

Delegation is one of the trickiest hurdles for managers, and it’s even more critical as you get closer to the top...

I'm breaking down some preconceived notions about meditation...

The largest barrier to unplug? Often times isn’t our clients or colleagues...

Here’s a sobering stat: 75% of the time we spend with our children over their lives is before they turn 12...

Why do I say so?

I've gone through all the stages myself...

Making it to the top of the game requires sacrifices...

Introduction: Peter Sorgenfrei

Letting people down is one of the worst feelings any of us can have.

As a first-time founder, there’s no shortage of critical decisions you will need to make...

I’ve been fortunate enough to be a CEO several times, but I was far from perfect.

I haven’t done one in a little while, but I used to love running races...

Seneca wrote: “Each day acquire something that will fortify you against poverty...

And when is it time to open a new office or branch?

Are you aware of the big difference a compliment can make in someone else's day?

Credibility is not just subject matter expertise...

There are two kinds of people and organizations in the world: eaters and bakers.

We all need to think like owners of our company. How can you do that?

Keep your focus on what you actually can do!

How can you relinquish control with your team and why is it important?

Do you remember to show appreciation to those standing by you?

I'm used to having people around me most of the time...

Most companies make plans. But what is a good plan?

A founder was struggling with how he dealt with a thorny personnel situation in the office...

Eisenhower utilized a matrix with important on one axis and urgent on the other...

Someone who recently was laid off, said something I found inspiring...

What did John Wooden mean when he said this?

Hvordan tager man det gode humør og festen med på arbejdspladsen?

Many founders chase trends, but it is the ones with a sense of mission that succeeds.

What does this saying apply in business life?

Den seneste episode af Samtaler blev virkelig personlig, virkelig hurtigt...

Have you found the balance between proving and improving?

Time - what is it and how do we learn to manage it?

Do you really know yourself?

Early in my career, I had to unlearn only trying to get great ideas...

If you don't take things personally, you avoid many upsets in your life.

Which will become more important in the future?

Hvornår har man fundet sit kald? Og hvad betyder det egentligt?

What can help you when people don't believe in you and what you are doing?

How can we leverage the fear we all have in life and in business?

Do you trust analysis or your feelings more?

Det spørgsmål taler jeg med Signe Kolmos om i første episode af Samtaler.

A little reminder to be careful not getting a myopic view...

How can you change the conversations you have within yourself?

Worrying about the unknown and how not to...

Learning to calm your mind will 10x your happiness...

Will people nod or shake their heads?

Something that matters more than what others think of you...

A simple way to get more mental headspace...

3 things that limit the growth and success of high-growth firms.

I’ve been there, so this is personal...

Motivational posters are used at many offices, but not all. I found out why...

The best argument to start a business? Yours!

My first company was started in Brooklyn 16 years ago...

Things around you change. Things within you change...

A few thoughts on how to deal with style vs. substance

5 communication best practices for remote teams...

There is something about the quiet ones. Especially board members...

There will always be good days and bad days. How you can handle both better?

How to best encourage younger entrepreneurs to follow their courage

3 things good board members do...

Do you worry about what you watch and read?

Responding to emails seems to take up a lot of time...

Do you spend to much time on meetings?...

There's at least 3 reasons why I say so...

Henry James prescribed a recipe for success in business...

Do you know what your Power Hour is...

Get better at receiving feedback...

How do you manage your energy levels...

A video on the aggressive use of language in entrepreneur land...

A lesson I learned when skiing applies to business too...

A mistake many startup founders/CEO's find themself making...

Doing what you say you are going to do...

Everything, including yourself, can constantly be improved...

The key to more learnings, discoveries, and aha’s...

Three simple, but powerful ways you can support...

"He who has begun has half done." — Horace...

Five things you will never regret...

My thoughts on what makes teams successful...

Life is not about intention, it's about action...

Slow down the decision-making process...

Someone presents a problem in their business or life. What do I do?