Tom Vogel's Blog

Choosing between bad and worse is a core part of entrepreneurial decision-making — sometimes, every option sucks.

Time-blocking is awesome for deep work. But as a leader, you need to balance deep work and collaboration. Here are some tips.

Wonder why projects always take longer than expected? Multiply your time estimates by Pi, and you will be fine.

Emotional emails waste time and damage relationships. Learn how to respond smarter and protect your productivity.

What startups can learn from small nations: work harder, resist pressure, solve problems, and never surrender to larger competitors.

When nothing gets done and everything goes wrong, I call it a shit day. Shit days are unavoidable, and here is how you deal with shit days.

Even with org charts and rules, organizations are messy. Any group is naturally unorganized, and even solopreneurs can’t fully escape it.

Entrepreneurs lose time avoiding decisions because they dread one simple thing: The “no.” Seek the decision, it will drive progress.

Success is fun. But it’s the lessons from setbacks that keep you humble and realistic, not the success moments.

Complex problems have no clear answers — but decision trees help. Learn how to define decision criteria and map outcomes.

Powerful lessons from Roger Federer for entrepreneurs on how to lose, handle doubts, and push forward with grit.

I regularly retreat to the mountains. Here is why the mountains do more for me than any mission statement ever could.

Constant availability kills productivity. Here is how to balance focus time with team support without burning out.

Tired of endless talk? Here’s how entrepreneurs can solve problems effectively: act, simplify, take charge — and yes, make your bed first.

Every entrepreneur needs a moral compass. For me, the core elements are fearlessness, commitment, decision-making, and simplicity.

The Whisky has been used for all kinds of workplace rituals since the founding days of our company.

A global customer base needs a global team. And it needs roots, which are in Switzerland in our case. Here is how we build team spirit across time zones.

Startup CEOs face intense highs and lows — but rarely show it. However, revealing emotions in CEO leadership can be a strength, not a weakness.

Is planning two weeks ahead possible or just a productivity myth? Here is a practicalmethod to stay ahead — even with unexpected tasks pile up.

What do politicians and entrepreneurs share when it comes to long-term thinking — and where do they differ?

Overdetermination causes inefficiencies in laws, tech, and business. Spot it, remove it, and bring clarity to your product, team, and thinking.

From geothermal energy to software, regulation kills innovation. How excessive rules crush progress and what entrepreneurs must do to adapt.

Entrepreneurs can learn from the global view of Europe: They should stay lean, modernize their products, and adapt constantly.

Hiring is the toughest challenge for entrepreneurs. Even experienced founders struggle — and there’s no shortcut to getting it right.

In troubled times, the Jazz mindset outperforms rigid orchestration. Improvisation skills make the whole difference for startups.

Success doesn’t happen overnight. Building a successful business over time requires three key strategies: divide and conquer, focus, and continuous improvement.

Here are the three main causes of chaos in your company: Changing priorities, mixing topics, and incompetence

The discussion paradox traps teams in endless talk or sparks real progress. As a leader, you have to strike a balance between action and conversation.