Videos

Testing saves time and money. Validate before you invest...

Letting someone go isn't an easy decision, but some red flags can't be ignored.

Conflict is inevitable in business, but how you handle it can make or break your team.

After finishing our initial three month engagement, a client quoted John Wooden...

3 simple things you can do to change if you need more energy, mental capacity, and joy...

I’ve always stressed the importance of spending time by yourself to support your mental health...

They do not consistently make the world aware of who they are and what they are selling...

While the signs are individual, there are patterns to look out for...

Includes dealing with the ups and downs, getting the word out, taking care of yourself, and learning to deal with conflict...

A CEOs and Founders you are both in the early days and over time less of an executioner, focusing on the longer vision of the company.

As founders and CEOs, nutrition plays an integral part in creating peak performance.

Many co-founders get into conflict with each other along the way.

Most people occasionally feel like they have lost who they are in the pursuit of building the perfect life and company.

Key strategies to help manage energy levels so you can have the strength to thrive in challenging times...

Every founder I meet struggles with getting the stuff done they need to get done.

“What do you mean I’m not doing a good job!?”

How do you find that mental and physical space for yourself?

The largest barrier often isn’t our clients or colleagues… it’s ourselves

A few simple tips to ensure you are heard and understood as you intend.

In this video I discuss two critical facets of board relationships: composition and preparation.

There are no shortage of hurdles when you’re starting a company...

One question that I am often asked is, "How does it work to work with somebody like me?"

What are the most important elements of a culture where people feel valued, motivated and committed?

I discuss the process I’ve developed over the course of hiring more than 200 people over my career.

How you can discover the type of leader you are?

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...

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

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...

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What does this saying apply in business life?

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

What did John Wooden mean when he said this?

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

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

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

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

Have you found the balance between proving and improving?

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?

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

Do you trust analysis or your feelings more?

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...