June 24th, 2024 | Read Online Managing the Summer Holiday Period as a Founder CEO: As a founder and CEO, taking time off during the summer is essential for recharging and maintaining peak performance. The Intentional Leadership Newsletter As a founder and CEO, taking time off during the summer is essential for recharging and maintaining peak performance. However, managing this period requires careful planning and execution to ensure you can relax and return refreshed without losing momentum....
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
I’ve always stressed the importance of spending time by yourself to support your mental health. But how do you find just 30 minutes a day in what seems like an impossible schedule with work and family life? That and more in the short video here. Hope you find it helpful. Peter
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
June 17th, 2024 | Read Online The Coachability Conundrum: Can Everyone Be Coached? The Intentional Leadership Newsletter As coaches and mentors, we often assume everyone can benefit from coaching. Improved performance, increased confidence, and enhanced well-being are well-documented benefits. But can everyone be coached? The Case for Coachability Coaching is a powerful tool for personal and professional development. It provides guidance, support, and accountability, helping individuals set...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Most of my clients experience a lack of energy, a decline in mental surplus, and a missing joy in their lives when they first come to me. In this video, I share three simple things you can do to change that if you also need more energy, mental capacity, and joy. I hope you find it valuable, Peter
2 months ago • 1 min read
June 10th, 2024 | Read Online The Surprising Truth About Founders and Sales The Intentional Leadership Newsletter NOTE: This newsletter is a rewritten version of an email I wrote to a founder about his belief that he was not a good salesperson. It, therefore, reads a bit differently than my normal letters. – Begin email: – As a founder, you're no stranger to selling. You sell your vision to your team, investors, and customers daily. Yet, many founders need help to acknowledge that they're...
2 months ago • 1 min read
I’m launching a podcast to share more voices than just mine. Great company builders and investors from around the world who have had their share of success and failure and who are willing to share. We get on, record for about 25 minutes, and press publish. There is no fancy editing or bait-and-switch hooks, just honest, direct conversation between two humans. The first episode is out. I hope you will give it a listen and tell me what you think. All my best, Peter
2 months ago • 1 min read
June 3rd, 2024 | Read Online “Do you trust your partner?” During a conversation with a founder last year, a line from The Shawshank Redemption resonated with me The Intentional Leadership Newsletter ADuring a conversation with a founder last year, a line from The Shawshank Redemption, a movie known for its robust dialogue, resonated with me. This line “Do you trust your wife?”, which nearly cost Tim Robbins's character his life, seemed to mirror the founder's current situation with his wife....
3 months ago • 1 min read
The other day, I was recording an episode of my new podcast, and we talked about the signs of stress and burnout. While they are individual, there are patterns to look out for. In this video, I discuss a few of these and, more importantly, what to do if you are experiencing them. If you are struggling in any way, please do tell someone. Don’t be proud; it can be fixed. And I’m always here as well. All my best, Peter
3 months ago • 1 min read
May 27th, 2024 | Read Online The Dangers of Micro-Managing A Lesson from Howard Schultz's Return to Starbucks. The Intentional Leadership Newsletter As a leader, it's natural to want to maintain control and ensure your vision is executed perfectly. However, as Howard Schultz's recent return to Starbucks demonstrates, micro-managing can be a recipe for disaster (article from wsj (paywall)) This issue will explore the dangers of micromanaging and what leaders can learn from Schultz's...
3 months ago • 1 min read