The Real Leadership Podcast

Join my guests and me for lively discussions about the real challenges leaders face, the stuff that keeps them up at night, personal growth and the secrets to becoming effective and successful leaders.

The Real Leadership Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Chris Obst, with 42 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chris Obst hosts The Real Leadership Podcast, a business show with 42 episodes published.

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  Episode #41

  Working In vs Working Out

  Apr 24, 20269 minS5

  <p>We hear a lot about working out. Pushing harder, going longer, getting stronger. And that matters. But there’s another side to it that doesn’t get talked about enough, and that’s working in.</p> <p>In this episode, I explore the difference between the two. Working out is about output. It’s what we give. But working in is about listening to your body, understanding what you actually need, and finding the right level of movement to recharge your energy, not drain it.</p> <p>Because real performance, in leadership and in life, isn’t just about how hard y...

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  Episode #40

  An Unexpected Leadership Lesson

  Mar 20, 202613 minS5

  <p>In this first episode of Season 5, Chris shares a deeply personal story from a recent trip to Sayulita, Mexico, where an unexpected and tense situation unfolded around him.</p> <p>In the middle of uncertainty and disruption, Chris found himself facing a real test, not of strategy, but of presence.</p> <p>Rather than reacting with fear, he leaned into calm, awareness, and balance. What followed became a powerful reflection on what leadership truly looks like when things don’t go as planned.</p> <p>This episode is about staying grounded in chaos, managing your internal state, and leading yo...

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  Episode #39

  From Intensity to Intention: Lessons from Executive Coaching/Guest: Jonathan Cook

  Dec 11, 202538 minS4

  <p>In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Cook from Cisco to talk about his executive coaching journey and the real shifts he made along the way. Jonathan came into the process moving at a constant 100-miles-an-hour pace, brilliant, intense, and always ready to jump in with full force. Through our work together, he learned how to soften some of those rough edges, recognize when speed was serving him and when it wasn’t, and choose his leadership approach with more intention. As he puts it, not every situation calls for the same level of intensity; sometimes what’s need...

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  Episode #38

  Your Leadership Questions, Answered! Vol 1.

  Oct 23, 202524 minS4

  <p>In this episode, I’m doing something a little different. Over the past few months, a lot of you have sent in great questions,  thoughtful, honest questions about the real challenges of leading and working with others.</p> <p>Things like: how do I stay calm when work gets stressful? How do I set boundaries without looking disengaged? How do I adapt my communication style to different personalities? What do I do when someone on the team undermines others? How can I lead effectively if I don’t have formal authority? And how do I navigate office politics without losin...

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  Episode #37

  Recharge Your Leadership: 10 Energy Drains to Avoid

  Sep 8, 202518 minS4

  <p>In this episode, I talk about the ten biggest drains on our energy at work, and more importantly, what we can do about them.</p> <p>From toxic coworkers who sap morale, to noisy environments that make it hard to focus, to ergonomic setups that leave us tired and sore, these small but constant frictions add up. We also face inbox overload, endless meetings, unclear priorities, and the creeping burnout that comes from trying to do it all.</p> <p>But here’s the good news: every one of these drains has a practical solution. Setting boundaries with difficult co...

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