Episode Zero - The Journey from Idea to International Leadership Podcast

Welcome to the very first English episode of the Chief of Anything Podcast! In this special kickoff, Christian Kohlhof and Michael Portz take you behind the scenes of how this podcast came to life.

They share their passion for leadership, people skills, and building successful teams—knowledge they've gained over 25 years of experience. What started as a German podcast transformed into a book, then into an audiobook, and now into this English podcast series featuring professional native speakers across 60 episodes!

In This Episode:

• The origin story of the Chief of Anything Podcast
• How a German podcast evolved into a book and audiobook
• The incredible team behind the English edition and production
• The vision to share leadership insights globally
• The importance of storytelling and dialogue in leadership learning

Christian and Michael express deep gratitude to their team and partners who made this international journey possible, including translators, editors, illustrators, and voice artists. They also give a heartfelt thank you to their families for supporting this global project.

Get ready to explore leadership, teamwork, and personal growth every week with engaging, practical insights to become a more effective leader.

About the Podcasters:

► Michael Portz on LinkedIn ► Christian Kohlhof on LinkedIn ► Christian Kohlhof on Instagram

Our Book CHIEF OF ANYTHING: Why Relaxed-Productive Leadership Improves the World - Order it today on Amazon and Audible

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