Per Inc.

My new life as CEO of Per Inc. is busier than ever. I've now entered into the world of awesome responsibility but also huge returns. Everyday is like a white piece of paper ready to be scribbled on. The powers I've got are sometimes quite overwhelming.

It's lonely at the top and the only person I can lean on is my chairman (the missus). But on the other hand I do have a huge staff across the world, everything from airline pilots, gourmet chefs to car mechanics and bankers. It's a different ecosystem that I'm used to. The pleasure of just calling anyone in my staff up and ask them to do things for me is great. Sure, they need to get paid but who doesn't.

I really kept my staff busy during my last weekend trip to London. What can I say, I'm a tough CEO. I made them cook and pour drinks, clean my room, drive me to different meetings and fly me back and forth. But it was both very productive and enjoyable.

Today, I might give everyone a rest, except for the tech guys since I need a new printer cable for the new Laser Writer. The tech guys aren't as easy to work with since they feel that they know things that noone else does. But as the CEO I need to show them who's the boss.

I usually tell them: The buck stops here, guys! Just follow the plan and execute. One of my favorite ways of motivating them is by telling them the value of trust and how we all are part of the same circle of trust. It works - sometimes!