"You are who you want to be" – a powerful claim, but is it true? In this episode of Chief of Anything, Michael and Christian explore the idea that our beliefs shape our lives. Are you in control of your own story, or are you letting old narratives hold you back? Learn why your self-image matters and how you can rewrite your story to align with your goals. The key to success starts with self-awareness and intentional action.

Self-leadership begins with self-awareness. In this episode, Michael and Christian explore the fundamental question: Who am I? They discuss how our preferences, competencies, and values shape our identity, decisions, and leadership style.

The hosts reveal how our beliefs—both empowering and limiting—affect our actions and how challenging these beliefs can unlock new potential. By understanding what drives us, what we naturally excel at, and what we truly value, we can lead ourselves more effectively and, in turn, lead others with greater impact.

This episode will help you reflect on your own strengths, rethink your assumptions, and take charge of your personal and professional growth.

Are you owning your results, or are you caught up in excuses? In this episode of Chief of Anything, Michael and Christian dive into the game-changing mindset of self-responsibility. They explore why taking full ownership of your actions and decisions is the foundation of leadership—and how shifting from blame to accountability can transform your success.

Discover how to replace excuses with results, shift from effect to cause, and take full control of your leadership and life. The moment you embrace self-responsibility, everything changes.

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Are you the leader of your life, or are you stuck in victim mode? In this episode of Chief of Anything, Michael and Christian challenge you to take radical responsibility for your actions, mindset, and outcomes. They break down the concept of cause and effect in leadership, exploring why taking ownership is the ultimate key to success.

By mastering the response-ability mindset, you can shape your results, improve your leadership skills, and create a life and career on your terms. Learn how to move from effect to cause and become the Chief of Your Life.

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In this insightful episode, Christian Kohlhof and Michael Portz explore the transformative power of self-fulfilling prophecies and how the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives. Through relatable anecdotes and practical wisdom, they discuss how self-limiting beliefs, often rooted in childhood or societal expectations, can hold us back. By challenging these narratives and adopting a proactive mindset, they inspire listeners to take control of their inner dialogue and unlock their full potential.

Discover how purposeful leadership starts from within, and learn actionable strategies to lead yourself effectively, paving the way for personal and professional success.

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Discover the origins of Chief of Anything and the vision behind relaxed-productive leadership. In these opening chapters, Christian Kohlhof and Michael Portz reflect on their journey, share practical leadership insights, and introduce the Purpose-driven principles that form the foundation of the book. Joined by Leonie Schulze Bölling, they explore the importance of self-leadership, storytelling, and creating positive, people-focused work environments. Perfect for anyone looking to lead with clarity, Purpose, and ease.

In this very first English episode, hosts Christian Kohlhof and Michael Portz share the inspiring story behind the Chief of Anything Podcast. Discover how their passion for leadership and people skills evolved from a German podcast into a successful book, audiobook, and now an international podcast series.

Christian and Michael talk about the importance of purposeful leadership, effective teamwork, and how sharing their experiences can help leaders around the world. They also give thanks to the incredible team that helped bring this project to life.

Join them on this exciting journey and learn how to become the Chief of Anything in your own life!

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Tanja bietet einen Einblick in ihre erfolgreiche Herangehensweise an Teamarbeit. Der Schlüssel liegt nicht nur in klaren Strukturen und Zielen, sondern auch im Verständnis der individuellen Persönlichkeiten im Team.

Unternehmerischer Erfolg ist ein Selbstläufer...
...wenn alle produktiv sind, sich auf das Wesentliche fokussieren und klare Verantwortlichkeiten herrschen. Doch wie erschaffe ich als Führungskraft diesen Zustand?

Understanding the intricacies of transformation is key - especially in the dynamic world of organizational leadership.