September 2nd, 2024 | Read Online 10 Things Every Founder/CEO Should Start Doing Today. Heck, everyone should start doing today... The Intentional Leadership Newsletter (I wish I did 3, 4, and 5 much much earlier in life) 1) Exercising any way you can… daily → Ditch the rigid routine, mix it up, and remember, doing anything is better than nothing. Find ways to make exercise social, like the rise of pickleball, and consider taking a 10-minute walk break for a world of good. 2) Sleeping like...
9 days ago • 2 min read
August 26th, 2024 | Read Online Let People Work From Wherever The Hell They Want To. Organizations across the world are starting to mandate coming back to the office - this needs to stop... The Intentional Leadership Newsletter It was recently reported that Zoom would start requiring part-time in-person attendance by employees who live within a 50-mile radius of an office. Sure, it made for some funny headlines that the company that most supported remote work during the pandemic was doing...
17 days ago • 1 min read
The number one mistake founders make in the early days is this. They do not consistently make the world aware of who they are and what they are selling. Sales in the early days is not sales. It’s education or perhaps even just information: “Hi, I’m Bob, we do this thing. How are you and what do you do?” Having a simple dialogue to get going is all it takes. And if that feels intimidating you can write about what you do on public open platforms like my favorite LinkedIn (or Insta or X), you...
3 months ago • 1 min read
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....
3 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
3 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...
3 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
3 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...
3 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
3 months ago • 1 min read