Straight-Line Podcast

The #1 podcast for bold leaders. Honest and unfiltered.



Get new insights every week to help you live a fulfilling and powerful life. No theories that just sound good—just tools you can put to use right away. Guaranteed to be bullshit-free.

Discover what you're truly capable of

You know there’s a better way. Faster, more effective, and with less stress. You’re driven and know what you want—but the most direct route can always be optimized.

The hosts of the Straight-Line Podcast will help you reclaim your leadership. Through in-depth conversations and practical tools, you’ll gain clarity on your next step—not tomorrow, but today.

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When Everything Is Taken Away From You: Skull Fracture, Recovery, & Leadership Under Pressure

In October 2025, Mandy van der Put fell in her barn. This resulted in a skull fracture, a serious brain injury, a hospital stay, and months of recovery. But today, she’s back to her old self. In this episode, Johan and Mandy candidly share what really happens when everything is taken away from you all at once. When your body no longer functions, and you have to hand over your position as leader of the organization you built entirely on your own to someone else.

You're putting it off. You just call it something else. | Straight-Line Podcast Highlights

Procrastination is rarely called “procrastination.” We call it waiting for the right moment. We call it “I’m worried.” We call it “I need to understand it first.” In this episode of the Straight-Line Podcast, Kristof and Johan peel back four of those masks and show that “now” isn’t a spot on the calendar, but a mindset.

From wanting to doing: Kristof and Johan’s best insights in 2026

This is a special compilation of the Straight-Line Podcast featuring the most memorable moments of 2026, organized around a single central theme:the gap between knowing and doing.

Can't find good people? That's a whole other story. | 52 distinctions | Conditions of the Game vs. A Problem |

It's all part of the game. Watch the episode and restore your space.

Commitment vs. Trying | The 52 Distinctions | Waking Up and Seeing Contrasts

There’s no such thing as “trying.” You either do it or you don’t. Watch the episode and eliminate the backdoor.

Productivity vs. Activity podcast, episode 52: Distinctions – Straight-Line Podcast
| Productivity vs. Activity | The 52 Distinctions | Being busy doesn't mean getting results

Being busy isn't the same as getting results. Learn the difference and watch the episode today.

Results Are All That Matter vs. Being Satisfied with Insight | The 52 Distinctions | Waking Up & Seeing Contrasts

Insight is just a consolation prize. Results are all that matter. Watch the episode and stop trying to understand.

Choice of Growth vs. Choice of Comfort | The 52 Distinctions | Waking Up & Seeing Contrasts

Choosing comfort feels right right now. Choices that foster growth actually deliver results. Watch the episode and make a smart choice.

"Should" is a sign of weakness. "Must" creates results | "Should" vs. "Must"? The 52 Distinctions

"Should" doesn't create anything. "Must" sets everything in motion. Watch the episode.

Project vs. Dream | The 52 Distinctions | Waking Up & Seeing Contrasts

In this episode, Johan and Kristof discuss the distinction between "Project" and "Dream" from Chapter 50.

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From solo entrepreneurs to CEOs of multinational corporations, successful leaders share the same key traits. The Straight-Line Podcast helps you develop those traits within yourself. Explore our topics here.

The 52 awards
In this podcast series, Managing Partners and Straight-Line coaches Johan and Kristof discuss Chapter 50 of the book *Straight-Line Leadership*. In each episode, they explore one of the 52 distinctions and how it plays out in practice.
The Geometry of Success
In this six-part podcast series, Mandy, Johan, and Kristof provide you with the tools you need to become a more powerful and effective leader.
The Language of Results
In our new three-part podcast series, you’ll learn how to exert influence as a leader, so that every conversation and every promise brings you closer to success
Effective Leadership
Learn how to turn your vision into action and create an environment where your team can thrive.
Ownership
Discover how to strengthen your mindset to turn obstacles into opportunities.
Focus & Purpose
Learn how to eliminate distractions and create clarity.
Effective Communication & Relationships
Discover how to increase your influence and build stronger connections with people.
procrastination
Personal Development & Growth
Consciously challenge yourself and develop the skills that will take your business to the next level.