Tom Vogel's Blog

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.

True leaders don’t walk away in a storm. True leaders can’t walk away, as they have skin in the game. Some lessons from sailing.

Juggling kids and startup and looking for parallels? Days normally don’t unfold as planned, and you can’t walk away from your responsibilities.

Can you walk away and kill your company every time something bad happens? Of course not. You need to find a way out of the situation.

True strategy isn’t about lofty vision statements, it’s about making tough choices. It starts with deciding what not to do.