Hi!

My name is Philipp and this blog is about something I am very passionate about: building great organizations.

While I enjoy reading and discussing all aspects of organizational theory, management, and leadership, I will only write about things that are rooted in my own experiences as a CEO. Things that I know serve a purpose and that can be implemented.

Leading an organization has qualities not unlike raising kids: long feedback loops, the power of example (and the comparatively low importance of demanding), and the mirror-like reflection of your deficiencies. And that is no coincidence: you are guiding people. You want them to do the right thing but also you want them to do it on their own terms. This requires balancing freedom and structure. It requires leadership and management. Both hemispheres of the brain.

Hence the name of this blog.

I hope my thoughts are helpful or at least inspiring to you and I’m curious what you think - regardless of your current role. Do you agree? Disagree? Have you had similar experiences? Or do you wonder whether certain aspects are applicable to your organization or responsibility? Leave me a comment and I’ll reply to it as soon as I can.

I do consulting and coaching for founders with a focus on organisational design and scaling strategies. If that is interesting to you, please get in touch with me here