Episode One - Foreword & Introduction – The Journey to Relaxed-Productive Leadership

In this opening episode, we dive into the foundations of Chief of Anything, exploring the Purpose, vision, and stories that led to its creation. Christian Kohlhof and Michael Portz, along with Leonie Schulze Bölling, share how this unique book and podcast came to life, blending decades of leadership experience with the art of storytelling.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The origins of Chief of Anything: From casual conversations to an international book and podcast Why relaxed-productivity is the secret to effective leadership How the power of storytelling and dialogue shapes leadership learning The role of diversity, Purpose, and lifelong learning in successful leadership Leonie’s reflections on how to apply these concepts in your own leadership journey Christian and Michael’s approach is rooted in self-leadership, people skills, and building world-class teams. With Leonie’s contributions, they ensure every chapter provides not only insights but also practical takeaways to make leadership easier, more effective, and fulfilling.

Join the journey to discover leadership principles that focus on people, positivity, and Purpose—all while maintaining a relaxed, productive mindset.

About the Podcasters:

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

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