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The 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...2025-05-0605 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...2025-04-2820 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...2025-02-1050 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...2025-01-2728 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...2025-01-2032 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...2024-12-3029 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....2024-12-2335 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastThe Power of Pauses: Embracing “Ma” in Leadership and LifeSend us a textIn this final episode of 2024, Nathan Freeburg reflects on the concept of Ma, a Japanese idea of the "space in between" that fosters creativity, clarity, and connection. Inspired by Albert Read's The Imagination Muscle, Nathan explores how Ma can enrich leadership, parenting, and daily life by valuing pauses, silence, and purposeful disconnect. Through personal stories, cultural insights, and practical takeaways, Nathan invites listeners to create more space in their lives for reflection and innovation.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The meaning of Ma and its role in...2024-12-0911 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 Point2024-11-2530 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastTransforming Workplace Culture: Insights from Coach KonSend us a textIn this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, host Nathan Freeburg and Dr. Linda Schubring welcome Konstantinos Apostolopoulos, also known as Coach Kon. As the founder and CEO of Fresh Biz Solutions and author of The Engagement Blueprint: Building a Culture of Commitment and Performance, Coach Kon brings decades of experience to the conversation. Together, they discuss his immigrant background, unique approach to leadership, and his commitment to fostering human-centric workplaces.Key Topics:Coach Kon’s Immigrant BackgroundCoach Kon shares how his immigrant roots and Gr...2024-11-1840 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...2024-11-0447 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...2024-10-1426 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....2024-09-0931 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...2024-08-1919 minThe Leadership Vision Podcast3 Things All Leaders Need to Navigate Challenging TimesSend us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, hosts Nathan Freeburg, Brian Shubring, and Dr. Linda Shubring explore the foundational elements that equip leaders to handle crises, challenges, and the evolving landscape of their roles. They discuss the importance of meaningful relationships, personal places of peace, and intentional practices for leaders to remain mentally engaged, emotionally healthy, and resilient. The conversation delves into practical ways leaders can incorporate these elements into their daily routines to maintain balance and thrive, both personally and professionally.00:14 Essential Elements for Leaders in Crisis2024-08-0534 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...2024-07-1546 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastFive Questions to Foster Courage and Clarity in LeadershipSend us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg talks with founder Brian Schubring and former consultant Melissa Hiatt about five essential questions leaders can use to foster courage, gain clarity, manage emotions, define success, seek support, and set boundaries. They discuss how these questions have been applied in real-world scenarios and provide practical advice for navigating leadership challenges. The five questions are:What brought you here?What are your fears and concerns?What would make this successful?What support do you need?What boundaries need to b...2024-07-0828 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastTransforming Team Culture Through People with Martin GonzalezSend us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision podcast, Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda, and Brian Schubring sit down with Martin Gonzalez, creator of Google's effectiveness founders project and author of 'The Bonfire Moment.' Martin shares insights on the importance of addressing people-related issues in startups, the value of high-quality feedback, and strategies for fostering a strong organizational culture. The discussion covers various tools and methods from Martin's book and workshops, including the 'bonfire moment,' which helps leaders reflect on their leadership journey. With a background in organizational psychology, Martin highlights real-world challenges a...2024-07-0148 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastEmpowering Leaders Through Strengths Communicator Training!Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, host Nathan Freeburg introduces the upcoming Strengths Communicator Training led by Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring. This program is aimed at helping leaders understand and apply strength-based approaches to foster positive team cultures. Participants of past cohorts, Brian Peters and Sarah Simon, share their experiences and the transformative impact of the training. The episode offers insights into the training's four main takeaways and encourages listeners to join the next cohort in August 2024.03:22 Greatest Takeaway04:08 Would you recommend?05:03 Take Aways06:20 REGISTER!2024-06-2408 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastTeams that get it right, do this...Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, host Nathan Freeburg and founder Brian Schubring discuss the transformative concept of "Teams that Get it Right." The conversation explores how strategic communication and ensuring all voices are heard can dramatically improve team dynamics. Key points include:The importance of neurological triggers for immediate action.The necessity of including every team member's voice.The strategic amplification of voices based on situational needs. The episode offers practical strategies for leaders to enhance team communication, such as regular check-ins, structured meetings, and fostering an...2024-05-2009 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastThe Art of Mindful Leadership: Staying Present and EffectiveSend us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we discuss how the principles of training to run a marathon can be translated into leadership and team dynamics. Host Nathan Freeburg and his guest, Brian Schubring, explore the crucial aspects of leadership such as intentional preparation, strategic planning, and the importance of adaptability in managing teams and projects. They discuss how these principles are relevant and essential in fostering a positive and productive work environment. Through engaging anecdotes and thoughtful dialogue, this episode offers valuable insights into how leaders can enhance their a...2024-05-0634 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastNavigating Life's Invitations: Leadership and Self-DiscoverySend us a textThis episode explores the nuanced ways in which everyday challenges and interactions serve as unique opportunities for growth, reflection, and improved leadership. This episode dives into the art of responding to life's subtle invitations, turning obstacles into catalysts for personal and professional development. Discover how being present and mindful in every moment, even on vacation, can transform your approach to leadership, enhance self-awareness, and foster meaningful relationships. Join Nathan, Dr. Linda, and Brian as we uncover the strategies to embrace life's complexities with grace and emerge as more impactful, empathetic leaders.2024-03-2517 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastExploring Strengths: From Cognitive Development to Team DynamicsSend us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, host Nathan Freeburg introduces key insights from their course "Seen Strengths from a New Perspective." The course, designed by founder Brian Schubring, delves into understanding and utilizing personal strengths in innovative ways. Nathan plays excerpts from the final three lessons of the course. The first segment discusses identifying and tracing strengths development through various life stages, using the concept of 'arcs of cognitive formation.' This approach helps listeners understand the origins and evolution of their strengths, offering a neuroscience-backed perspective.The second...2023-12-1820 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastUnlocking Personal and Professional Growth through Strengths AwarenessSend us a textWhat if the key to personal and professional growth lies in better understanding your strengths and how they shape your attitudes, beliefs, feelings, and motivations? That's the powerful proposition we, your hosts Nathan Freeberg and Brian Schubering, explore in our recent Leadership Vision podcast. We dive into the sensory world of strengths, illuminating how recognizing patterns can build self-awareness and acceptance, paving the way for genuine growth. Plus, we venture further into the realm of strengths, throwing light on domains and the fascinating idea of strengths experienced on a continuum.In...2023-12-1119 minThe Leadership Vision PodcastExploring the Unconventional Power of Gratitude: The Joy, The Sorrow, The ThanksgivingSend us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, host Nathan Freeburg discusses the profound connection between gratitude and leadership. The discussion highlights how gratitude is not only beneficial for personal well-being but also plays a crucial role in building positive team cultures. Freeburg references research from a Harvard Business Review article demonstrating a strong link between gratitude and increased well-being, suggesting that gratitude helps individuals experience more joy, navigate difficulties, and foster stronger connections.The episode takes a deeper dive into gratitude with insights from an interview between Stephen Colbert and...2023-11-2010 min