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The Leadership Vision PodcastLeading Through Uncertainty: How to Build Trust and Clarity in Unpredictable TimesSend us a textIn this episode, host Nathan Freeburg is joined by Brian and Dr. Linda Schubring to unpack the impact of uncertainty on leaders, teams, and organizations. Drawing from client examples and real-world challenges, they explore the hidden consequences of uncertainty—like fractured trust and chronic stress—and share practical ways to build resilience, foster clarity, and create meaningful connections, even when everything feels unclear.Key Topics Covered:The “theme of the year” for organizations: uncertaintyHow external disruption leads to internal breakdownHidden consequences on teams: burnout, fractured trust, decision fatigueHow strong l...
2025-08-1827 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastPlay: The Secret Weapon of High-Performing TeamsSend us a textIn 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 se...
2025-08-1140 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastThe Power of Play: How Practice Shapes Our DreamsSend us a textIn this episode, Nathan Freeburg speaks with Unfolded authors Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring about Chapter 2: Play. Together, they discuss why play is essential for personal and professional transformation. They explore metaphors of playgrounds, how to know when to move on from comfortable spaces, and the role of reflection and growth in leadership.Key Topics Covered:Play as practice in disguiseThe metaphor of playgrounds for professional developmentKnowing when it’s time to leave your “playground”The fear of transition and how to move through itEncouraging growth in ourselves and ot...
2025-08-0437 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastRecording with Presence: Dr. Linda Schubring on the Audiobook Journey of UnfoldedSend us a textIn this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, CEO Dr. Linda Schubring shares what it was like to record the audiobook version of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane. She discusses how holistic preparation, a lifetime of practice, and the courage to be fully present shaped this emotional experience—and how these lessons apply to leadership and life.Listen as Linda shares:Why recording the audiobook was more emotional than expectedHow she prepared physically and mentally for the recordingWhy practice includes both reading and self-compassionWhat it me...
2025-07-2823 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastWhen Teams Dream: How Leaders Create Space for Collective ImaginationSend us a textIn part two of our series on “Dreaming,” Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring continue their exploration of how dreams unfold—not just within individuals, but within teams and entire organizations. We delve into the powerful role leaders play in creating space for collective imagination and how dreaming—distinct from vision—can transform individuals and systems.You’ll hear real stories from our consulting work, insights from Unfolded, and practical questions to help you bring these ideas into your team. Whether you're a leader, manager, or team member, this conversation offers tangible takeaways to...
2025-07-1432 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastUnfolding Dreams: Why Naming Your Dream is the First Step Toward TransformationSend us a textIn this inaugural episode of our new Unfolded series, we delve into the transformative power of personal dreams. Drawing from Chapter 1 of the two-time national best-selling book Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane by Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring, we dive into what it means to name your dream—and why that’s often the first step toward discovering your identity, purpose, and potential.🧠 What You'll Learn:Why naming your dream is essential to personal transformationHow your dreams reveal and reshape your identityWhat science says about long-te...
2025-07-0737 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastA Year in the Making: Reflecting on the Journey to UnfoldedSend us a textIn this special episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring reflect on the year-long journey to writing and launching their new book, Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane. Recorded during a return to the lakeside cabin where they finished their manuscript one year ago, this conversation is a deeply personal and emotional look at collaboration, creativity, and what it means to bring a dream to life.What You’ll Hear:How Unfolded came to be during one intense week in MinnesotaThe emotional mo...
2025-06-0221 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastChange and Pivots: The Risk (and Reward) of TransformationSend us a textIn this episode, Nathan and Brian reflect on the major transition Leadership Vision is undergoing as they prepare to launch their new book, Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane. Brian shares the story of how the company started (accidentally!), what he's learned about leadership, and how trust, risk, and vision continue to shape their future.Key Topics Covered:The emotional tension of pivot momentsBrian’s story of accidental entrepreneurshipLessons from 25 years of leadershipLetting go of control and trusting othersThe enduring value of CliftonStrengthsThe metaphor of transformation in...
2025-05-1936 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastLead From Where You Are: Embracing Everyday InfluenceSend us a textIn this episode, Nathan revisits one of Brian Schubring's earliest blog posts, "Lead From Where You Are," written in 2012. The wisdom in this post is simple but powerful: meaningful influence doesn’t always come from formal leadership roles or big platforms. Instead, it often happens in quiet, everyday moments of relationship and presence.Nathan connects these reflections to themes found in Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane, the new book by Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring. Just as the character OC learns that flight begins with small, playful steps, le...
2025-05-0606 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastHow Transformation Takes Shape Through Listening and StorySend us a textIn this episode, Nathan Freeburg sits down with Linda Schubring to talk about her new book Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane. They explore the philosophy and strategy behind the story, the metaphor of origami, and how deep listening and reflection help shape personal and team transformation.What You’ll Learn:Why transformation begins with listeningHow mountain folds and valley folds reflect life’s high and low pointsThe five stages of transformation: Dream, Play, Try, Fly, and HomeHow Unfolded applies to individuals and teams in transitionThe unex...
2025-04-2821 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastBook Announcement! Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami CraneSend us a textIn this episode, we announce the upcoming release of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane—a powerful new book by Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring. Learn why they chose an allegory to share their leadership philosophy, what an origami crane can teach us about transformation, and how each of us holds a personal map that can guide our journey.Key Topics:Why Unfolded is an allegory, not a traditional leadership bookThe metaphor of origami: how our lives are shaped and reshapedIntroduction to OC, the origami crane protagonistThe meaning of...
2025-03-3119 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastCheck Back Next Week...Send us a textHey friends! 👋 This week, the Leadership Vision Podcast is taking a short break for spring break! 🌸 No new episode today, but we’ll be back next week with a very special announcement from Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring that you won’t want to miss.In the meantime, give yourself a break, too—whether it’s a walk, a run, a hike, or just a quiet moment to recharge. Your mental health and well-being matter.👉 Learn more about us at leadershipvisionconsulting.com 🎧 And make sure to tune in next week...
2025-03-2401 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastThe Power of Alignment in LeadershipSend us a textWhat happens when alignment is missing in an organization? Miscommunication, disengagement, and inefficiency. But when strategy, leadership, and culture align, teams thrive. In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring break down the four key areas of alignment—organizational, leadership, team, and personal—and share practical ways to cultivate alignment at every level.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How organizational alignment fosters clarity and momentum.Why leadership alignment sets the tone for team success.The role of team alignm...
2025-02-1051 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastHow Leaders Can Make Better DecisionsSend us a textIn today’s episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg and Brian Schubring dive into the topic of decision-making. From personal life to leadership, decision-making is an essential skill but most often uncertain. Drawing insights from the book Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts by Annie Duke, the conversation explores how we can make better decisions by managing uncertainty, separating the process from the outcome, and learning from others’ decisions.Key Takeaways:Embrace Uncertainty and Make Decisions Based on Prob...
2025-01-2729 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastThe Leadership Journey: Embrace Practice, Uniqueness, and ReinventionSend us a textIn this episode, Nathan Freeburg is joined by Brian Schubring for a deep dive into Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life by Steve Martin. What started as a discussion about several books they’ve read quickly became a focused conversation about Steve Martin’s memoir. Nathan reflects on the leadership lessons he found in Martin's journey, discussing the practice of leadership, the importance of embracing your uniqueness, and knowing when it’s time to walk away and reinvent yourself. Brian will share his own book review next week, but in the meantime, this epi...
2025-01-2033 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastSustainable Growth and Leadership Practices with Christian MunteanSend us a textHappy New Year! We’re kicking off 2025 with an insightful conversation featuring Christian Muntean, leadership consultant and author of Train to Lead: The Unstoppable Leader's Plan for Peak Performance. In this episode, Christian shares his unique leadership journey, from his early experiences in international disaster relief to his current work coaching executives and teams for sustainable success.Joined by my colleagues Brian and Linda Schubring, we discuss:How self-perception influences leadership effectiveness.The concept of “periodization” and how leaders can apply it to focus on sustainable growth.The parallels between athlet...
2025-01-1353 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastTransforming Leadership Through Perspective Shifts with Brian SchubringSend us a textAs we wrap up 2024, we’re bringing back our second-most-listened-to episode of the year: Change Perspective. Originally released earlier this year, this episode resonated with leaders who wanted to grow their curiosity, problem-solving skills, and adaptability.Join Nathan Freeburg and Brian Schubring as they dive into why and how changing your perspective can transform your leadership and team dynamics.What You'll Learn:This reflective rebroadcast covers how shifting your perspective can help you:Understand Your Own Perspective – Reflect on your lived expe...
2024-12-3030 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastTransforming Team Culture: Embrace Inclusion, Growth, and Work-Life Alignment for 2025Send us a textAs we close out the year, we're revisiting our most popular episode from 2024: 3 Things for Teams to Build Positive Team Culture. Originally released at the start of the year, this episode resonated deeply with leaders looking for actionable ways to improve their team dynamics.What You'll Learn:In this rebroadcast, Nathan Freeburg, along with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring, explore three foundational strategies to elevate team culture:Foster Inclusive and Diverse Practices – Go beyond surface-level DEI efforts by truly integrating diverse perspectives into team processes....
2024-12-2336 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastCultivating Daily Gratitude: A Transformative Approach for LeadersSend us a textIn this special Thanksgiving episode, The Leadership Vision Podcast explores the transformative power of gratitude and practical ways to make it a daily habit. Nathan Freeburg and co-hosts Brian and Linda Schubring discuss the neuroscience behind gratitude, its impact on mental and physical health, how it strengthens relationships, and how it enhances life at work and home. The episode concludes with five powerful reflective questions to help listeners cultivate gratitude in their own lives.DOWNLOAD OUR GRATITUDE WORKSHEET HERE!1. Gratitude and Brain ChemistryKey Point
2024-11-2531 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastAlignment Without Conformity: How Teams Can Fly in the Same DirectionSend us a textIn this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring explore what alignment truly means in team settings—dispelling the myth that alignment requires conformity. Using metaphors from nature, like the organized flight patterns of geese and the dynamic, colorful movement of flamingos, they delve into the complexities of alignment, why it’s essential for effective teamwork, and how it often looks messier than we might expect. The conversation highlights that alignment isn’t about uniformity; rather, it’s a shared commitment to move in the same directio...
2024-11-1127 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastBuilding Resilient Leaders: Transforming Challenges into Growth Opportunities with Russell HarveySend us a textIn this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring sit down with Russell Harvey, known as “The Resilience Coach.” With over 20 years in leadership and resilience coaching, Russell shares his mission to impact 100,000 people by 2025. In this engaging and insightful conversation, Russell redefines resilience—not as merely bouncing back but as “springing forward with learning.”Key topics covered include:The Power of Adaptability: Russell discusses research that suggests spending time developing adaptability, openness to change, and curiosity can elevate individuals and teams from...
2024-11-0448 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastExploring Themes for Effective Cultural Change in OrganizationsSend us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision podcast, hosts Nathan Freeburg, Brian Schubring, and Dr. Linda Schubring discuss how recurring themes in leadership and team structures can shape cultural change within organizations. Drawing from their experience with a particular leadership team, they explore nine universal themes—climate, optimism, investment, vision, buy-in, accountability, mission, and leadership's role. They emphasize identifying and capitalizing on positive changes to accelerate organizational transformation. The conversation also highlights the importance of understanding an organization's climate, fostering optimism, investing in leadership at all levels, ensuring strong alignment with mission and vi...
2024-10-1427 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastLearning from Leaders: Reflections on a Year of Guest InterviewsSend us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, hosts Nathan Freeburg, Brian, and Dr. Linda Schubring reflect on their experiences interviewing guests over the past year. They share insights on team dynamics, the power of authenticity, the importance of listening, and the enrichment of open conversations. The discussion also highlights the guests' generosity, expertise, and passion for leadership and team culture. Our team is extremely grateful for the learning opportunities these interviews provide and encourages you, listener, to reflect on any recent learning opportunities you have experienced in your own leadership....
2024-09-0932 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastEight Essential Leadership Lessons with Brian SchubringSend us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we present a compilation of eight little and insightful leadership lessons from Brian Schubring, the founder of Leadership Vision Consulting. These lessons, part of our 'It's What Leaders Do' series, cover essential qualities and actions for effective leadership. Topics include the importance of genuine care, maintaining momentum, changing perspective, self-focus, emotional capacity, learning from mistakes, taking small steps towards big goals, and naming personal needs. Each lesson is designed to inspire and challenge listeners to reflect on their own leadership practices an...
2024-09-0218 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastThe Transformative Power of CliftonStrengths: A Journey of Positive Psychology and Personal GrowthSend us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, hosts Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring delve into the history, evolution, and profound impact of CliftonStrengths, a tool derived from positive psychology that has been shaping lives for 26 years. They discuss how focusing on strengths and self-reflection can lead to transformative experiences for individuals and teams. The conversation explores the power of positive narrative, the tool's role in professional practices, and the importance of understanding and leveraging one's strengths. We also reflect on personal experiences and invite listeners to share how CliftonStrengths...
2024-08-1920 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastUnlocking Leadership Influence: Interpreting Strengths for Better Team DynamicsSend us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring delve into the nuanced use of the language of Strengths to articulate the influence of leaders on their teams. Rather than allowing Strengths definitions to rigidly frame perceptions, they advocate understanding the 'how' and 'why' behind leadership actions first. They discuss three core themes—relationships, results, and responsibilities—and explore how leaders across various industries navigate these areas using their unique strengths. Detailed examples of different leadership styles, such as benevolent disruptors and steady Eddies, illustrate how...
2024-07-2233 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastEmbracing Leadership Shock with Pete SteinbergSend us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, hosts Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda, and Brian Schubring engage in an insightful conversation with Pete Steinberg, President of Innovative Thought and author of 'Leadership Shock: Using Authenticity to Navigate the Hidden Dangers of Career Success.' They discuss the challenges leaders face during transitions, the importance of intentionality, the value of feedback, and how understanding one's purpose is crucial. Pete shares his experiences coaching the U.S. Olympic women's rugby team and offers valuable guidelines for developing authentic leadership.07:16 Tipping Point Moment of...
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