Ganz Ehrlich (Honestly)? Young. Boss. Conflict.

Conflicts in everyday work life often go unspoken – until it's too late.

In this episode of Ganz ehrlich, our guest Veith Widmann shares how he took over a team as a young manager – and was met with complete rejection.

Without preparation, without support – and with the growing realization: "I can't do this."

Together with conflict expert Christiana Scholz, we analyze why such leadership conflicts arise, what companies are failing to do – and what we can learn from them.

Annette Behrendt im Gespräch mit Veith Wittmann (HR-Chef von GATX Rail Europe) und Christiana Scholz

Topics in this episode:

• What happens when leadership isn't prepared?

• How teams react to new managers – especially from within their own ranks

• The role of communication, handover, and corporate culture

• Why conflicts are taboo, even in leadership

And what Veith Widmann would do completely differently today. An honest conversation about power, doubt, and the question: When is it okay to leave?

The panelists

• Veith Widmann – Head of HR at GATX Rail Europe & Guest

• Christiana Scholz – Conflict Consultant

• Annette Behrendt – Communication Trainer & Coach

Link to the episode

• Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/007ebS0blTb

• Youtube: https://youtu.be/JJbn9so7BE4?si=4XhC4MhZYf-xlotp

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