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Staying calm under pressure
You can’t think your way into being calm, but you can act your way there.
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Can I be a happy founder?
Well, yes, of course, as long as you aren't expecting your startup to make you happy
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A startup isn't meant to make you happy
It doesn't mean you should stop being a founder, but it does mean you should reflect on your expectations
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March 2024

How does your board see your performance?
Finding out what the board thinks about your performance as a CEO isn't always straightforward.
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Can founders have it all?
Is the choice between a balanced lifestyle and financial success real or imaginary?
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Should startups pay outgoing CEOs?
In my book Startup CEO Succession, I argue that startups should offer financial security to outgoing founder CEOs for pragmatic reasons. This may seem…
Three things we should never do at the same time
Where we live, who we are with and what we do are three big parts of anyone’s life. We should change them one at time. Or not?
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How alive do you feel?
To feel alive, we need to work on our attitude and presence more than on our circumstances.
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February 2024

What's at stake during CEO succession?
What's at stake is a lot of money, yes, but also peace of mind, family well-being and future opportunities.
This is why you don't meditate
We won't know what we're getting until we get it.
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To sell or to step down?
Founder CEOs should not confuse these two questions. One is about them and the other one is about the company.
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11 Fears of CEOs in Transition
Our fears are many but so are the ways to work with them.
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