LEITWOLF Podcast - Leadership, Führung & Management

Letting someone go is one of the hardest tasks a leader can face. It’s uncomfortable, emotional, and often painful – and yet, sometimes it’s necessary. The question is: How can you handle this moment with both clarity and humanity?

In this episode of the LEITWOLF® Podcast, Stefan talks about a leadership responsibility that every leader encounters sooner or later. He explains why a termination should never come as a surprise, how to prepare both emotionally and practically, and why your behavior in this moment shapes the culture of your entire team.

You’ll learn how to balance clarity and empathy, how...

Jemanden zu kündigen gehört zu den schwersten Aufgaben einer Führungskraft. Es ist unangenehm, emotional und oft schmerzhaft – und doch ist es manchmal notwendig. Die Frage ist: Wie gelingt es, diesen Moment mit Klarheit und Menschlichkeit zu gestalten?

In dieser Folge des LEITWOLF® Podcasts spricht Stefan über eine Aufgabe, die jede Führungskraft früher oder später trifft. Er erklärt, warum eine Kündigung nie überraschend kommen sollte, wie Du Dich emotional und inhaltlich vorbereitest und warum Dein Verhalten in diesem Moment die Kultur deines Teams prägt.

Du erfährst, wie Du Klarheit und Empathie ins Gleichgewicht bringst, wie Du Mitarbeitende respektvoll verabschiedest –...

Sometimes the most inspiring leadership conversations happen on the big stage. This special episode of the LEITWOLF® Podcast brings you a live recording from the Procter & Gamble Global Alumni Meeting 2025 in Berlin.

In front of 500 executives from all over the world, Stefan hosted a fireside chat with two exceptional leaders: David Taylor, former CEO of Procter & Gamble, and Daniel Dippold, founder and CEO of EWOR. Under the title “Former P&G CEO meets Tech Entrepreneur – Redefining Leadership in Times of Uncertainty”, they explored some of the most important questions in leadership today. They spoke about whether...

What separates average leaders from the very best? And what can leaders learn from three decades of experience across global corporations and private equity environments?

In this episode of the LEITWOLF® Podcast, Stefan speaks with Walter Geiger – CEO, Board Chairman and Senior Advisor with more than 30 years of international leadership experience. Walter reflects on his impressive career at Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson and Galderma, and shares valuable insights from decades of leading in complex, fast-changing environments.

He offers his best tips on what defines great leadership, why integrity matters, and how clarity and speed can make...