Tom Vogel's Blog

When I was younger, the word “experience” infuriated me. 20 years later, I know that blood, sweat and tears are the price of experience.

Do you want to reduce complexity? Here is a real-life example from an IT systems landscape discussion on why less is more.

Do you want to seize the moment but not freak out unnecessarily? Then you have to learn to be proactive and keep calm at the same time.

A dysfunctional board can limit your startup’s freedom of action. But dysfunctionality isn’t felt every day, but only in important matters.

No single time management technique will work for every scenario. And no single time management technique will survive your entire career.

Sick leave exposes the tension between finance and solidarity. But supporting your colleagues in tough times pays off more than you think.

For both simple and complicated tasks, “It’ll be done tomorrow” never works out. Dependencies and different perspectives are to blame.

Compliance overreaction is killing common sense in corporate gift-giving. Here is an example how rules meant to prevent bribery harm relations

You need a fallback when entrepreneurship gets messy. Mine rests on four pillars: Fearlessness, commitment, decision-making, and simplicity.

Tired of endless problem discussions? Use the OODA loop to solve problems fast and always move forward. It works in all walks of life.

Entrepreneurs should walk but never run. Growth takes patience, like farming and healing. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be ambitious.

Saying no is the key to strategy: Cut distractions, focus on value, and build what matters. The past is a bad guide for the future.

In government, they say “gouverner c’est prévoir.” As an entrepreneur, I live by this mantra for financial planning and the product roadmap.

Why do things rarely work the first time? Learn how inefficient problems arise and what leaders can do to turn them into efficient ones.

Every founder meets them—abusive clients, toxic partners. Here’s how to deal with assholes in business without becoming one yourself.

Entrepreneurship is about making things possible, not discussing limitations. Focus on simple solutions that work and you will be fine.

Never sacrifice your reputation for money – even when the money is tempting. A real-world founder story about staying true to your values.

The primus inter pares approach creates resilient, collaborative companies. Shared leadership is deeply rooted in Swiss culture.

The cheapest team is the one that can’t ship, sell or support. But your team isn’t just a cost factor, your team is your greatest asset.

Tired of endless problem discussions? Use the OODA loop to solve problems fast, structured, and decisively.