In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we dive deep into Chapter 2 of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane and explore how the concept of “play” applies to team development.
Joined by authors Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring, we explore how “play” isn’t just about fun and games—it’s about intentional practice that unlocks trust, creativity, and deeper collaboration. When teams are given safe environments to experiment without pressure, they surface hidden talents, build psychological safety, and reimagine how they relate to one another.
This is the second part of our conversation on play. If you missed the first episode, we recommend going back and listening to the individual-focused exploration of play.
🔊 Key Quotes
“The importance of play is to give the characters of our life a different context to be who they are.” – Brian Schubring
“Sometimes play is conflict avoidant.” – Dr. Linda Schubring
“When teams are given the permission to play for the first time, they’re not going to know what to do… but leaders can gain so much by just watching.” – Brian Schubring
“Play is intentional to the team, to the mindset of people, and to the culture.” – Brian Schubring
Linda and Brian offer five action steps for introducing intentional play into your team:
🎯 Reflection Questions for Leaders
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