The Leadership Vision Podcast

Counterintuitive Leadership — Start Messy, Grow Faster

23 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailMost leaders wait for clarity before they act.But what if that’s the very thing holding you back?In this episode, Nathan, Brian, and...

What Are You Still Carrying? A Leadership Lesson from a Zen Story

16 Mar 2026

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Send a textSometimes the most powerful leadership lessons come from the simplest stories.In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Brian and L...

Leading Through Challenge, Change, Uncertainty

09 Mar 2026

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Send a textLeaders today are navigating a world shaped by challenge, change, and uncertainty — often all at once.But here’s the problem: most of u...

The Soul and Science of Service

02 Mar 2026

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Send a textWhat happens when service begins in the heart and is sustained by the brain?In this episode, Nathan Freeburg sits down with Dr. Linda and B...

Executive Leadership Strategy: Why Presence Matters More Than Performance

23 Feb 2026

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Send a textStrategy isn’t just about plans and execution. In this episode, we explore a deeper framework for executive leadership — one rooted in ...

“Yes, And”: A Leadership Practice for Building Trust, Momentum, and Culture

16 Feb 2026

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Send a textWhat if better leadership starts not with having the right answer—but with how you respond in the moment?In this episode of The Leadershi...

How dreams, identity, and borrowed courage shape the journey of becoming

09 Feb 2026

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Send us a textIn this reflective conversation, Nathan Freeburg sits down with Dr. Linda Schubring and Brian Schubring to explore the prelude and postl...

Sturdy Leadership: Building Systems That Work Without Losing Your People

02 Feb 2026

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Send us a text“Being nice” isn’t the same as being human—and it’s often not good leadership. In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcas...

Applying Unfolded: Finding Agency in the Middle of Change

26 Jan 2026

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Send us a textChange is inevitable—but agency is not automatic.In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg is joined by Dr. Li...

What Stands Out: Reflection as a Leadership Practice

19 Jan 2026

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg is joined by Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to explore the reflection a...

Coming Home After Transformation: Why Growth Needs a Place to Land

12 Jan 2026

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Send us a textWhat happens after growth? After the dream is realized? After the change takes its toll?In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast...

Well-being as the Foundation of Leadership

05 Jan 2026

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Send us a textIn this episode, we revisit a conversation originally recorded in 2019 about wellbeing—and why it remains essential to leadership toda...

Re-Broadcast: The Power of Alignment in Leadership

29 Dec 2025

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Send us a textIn the quiet space between Christmas and New Year’s, we revisit a favorite 2025 conversation with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring on ali...

Creating Space Before We Need It

22 Dec 2025

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Send us a textIn this solo reflection, Nathan Freeburg explores how some of the most important leadership work happens quietly, long before problems a...

Unfolded Highlights: Five Leadership Invitations to End 2025 and Begin 2026

15 Dec 2025

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Send us a textAs we close out 2025, this special highlight episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast brings together powerful moments from our year-lon...

Serve the City: How Small Acts of Service Transform Leaders and Teams

08 Dec 2025

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Send us a textHave you ever been part of a weekend that you know you’ll carry with you forever?In this conversation, Nathan is joined by Dr. Linda a...

Mastering Your Leadership Voice with Dr. Laura Sicola

01 Dec 2025

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Send us a textWhat does your leadership voice communicate—before you even get to the content of your message? In this episode, Nathan, Brian, and Li...

Holding Ambition and Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Leadership Reflection

24 Nov 2025

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Send us a textIn this special Thanksgiving episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg reflects on the leadership posture of holding lon...

Creating a Sense of Home at Work: Building Trust and Belonging in Teams

17 Nov 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, we explore Chapter 5 (“Home”) from Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane. Brian and Linda discu...

When Transformation Comes Home: How Leaders Integrate Growth After Change

10 Nov 2025

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Send us a textWhat happens when you’ve been changed by a powerful experience—growth, success, or transformation—and then return to the same envi...

Fail Faster, Grow Stronger: Deb Dixson’s Playbook for Teams that Thrive Without You

03 Nov 2025

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Send us a textPioneering technology executive and Leadership Vision advisor Deb Dixson joins Nathan to unpack how leaders move teams from dependence o...

How Leaders Help Their Teams Fly: Trust, Transformation, and the Courage to Let Go

27 Oct 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, we explore Chapter 4 of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane. Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring unpack...

Why Every Transformation Needs a Little Courage to Take Flight

20 Oct 2025

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Send us a textWe explore how leaders move from try to fly: building self-belief through repeated practice, welcoming help (even when it’s uncomforta...

Why Place Matters: Notre Dame, Symbols, and the Spaces That Shape Our Leadership

13 Oct 2025

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Send us a textNathan and Brian revisit a 2019 conversation after Nathan’s recent family trip to Paris and his first in-person encounter with Notre D...

Why “Trying” is the Secret to Organizational Growth

06 Oct 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg sits down with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to discuss chapter three ...

Unfolded: Why “Trying” Is the Courageous Middle Step Toward Transformation

29 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg talks with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring about Chapter 3 of Unfolded: ...

How Susan Inouye is Transforming Leadership Through Human Connection

22 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we talk with executive coach and author Susan Inouye about her unique approach to lead...

The Folds That Shape Us: Embracing Life’s Permanent Creases

15 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, hosts Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring continue their convers...

Unfolding Maps: Discovering the Hidden Landscapes That Shape Your Life

08 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, host Nathan Freeburg is joined by Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring, co-authors of Unfolde...

Work That Shapes Us: A Labor Day Reflection on Purpose and Leadership

01 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIn this short Labor Day reflection, host Nathan Freeburg shares an unexpected leadership insight inspired by the Benedictine monks’ ph...

How Your Strengths Shape the Way You Communicate

25 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the connection between Strengths and communication. Learn how identity shapes the way you speak and listen, ...

Leading Through Uncertainty: How to Build Trust and Clarity in Unpredictable Times

18 Aug 2025

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Send 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, ...

Play: The Secret Weapon of High-Performing Teams

11 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we dive deep into Chapter 2 of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Cra...

The Power of Play: How Practice Shapes Our Dreams

04 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Nathan Freeburg speaks with Unfolded authors Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring about Chapter 2: Play. Together, they discus...

Recording with Presence: Dr. Linda Schubring on the Audiobook Journey of Unfolded

28 Jul 2025

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Send 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 Unf...

Match the Moment: How Leaders Can Unlock the Real Competitive Advantage with Dan Silvert

21 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we’re joined by Dan Silvert—behavioral expert, keynote speaker, and co-founder of ...

When Teams Dream: How Leaders Create Space for Collective Imagination

14 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIn part two of our series on “Dreaming,” Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring continue their exploration of how dreams unfold—not just wi...

Unfolding Dreams: Why Naming Your Dream is the First Step Toward Transformation

07 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIn this inaugural episode of our new Unfolded series, we delve into the transformative power of personal dreams. Drawing from Chapter 1 ...

A Quick Update, a Big Thank You, and a Free Gift

16 Jun 2025

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Send us a textIn this mini-episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan shares exciting news about Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Ori...

How to Lead with Emotional Power: Insights from Dr. Julia DiGangi

09 Jun 2025

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Send us a textNeuropsychologist Dr. Julia DiGangi joins the Leadership Vision Podcast to explore how emotional energy drives our lives, leadership, an...

A Year in the Making: Reflecting on the Journey to Unfolded

02 Jun 2025

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Send 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 ...

Change and Pivots: The Risk (and Reward) of Transformation

19 May 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Nathan and Brian reflect on the major transition Leadership Vision is undergoing as they prepare to launch their new bo...

Lead From Where You Are: Embracing Everyday Influence

05 May 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Nathan revisits one of Brian Schubring's earliest blog posts, "Lead From Where You Are," written in 2012...

How Transformation Takes Shape Through Listening and Story

28 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Nathan Freeburg sits down with Linda Schubring to talk about her new book Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an O...

Here's how to Fix Bad Team Building Activities

07 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn This Episode, We Cover:Why traditional team building has such a bad reputationThe five biggest reasons team building failsWhat resear...

Book Announcement! Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane

31 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, we announce the upcoming release of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane—a powerful new book by ...

Check Back Next Week...

24 Mar 2025

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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’...

Embracing Ally Leadership with Stephanie Chung (Part II)

17 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we continue our conversation with executive coach and aviation leader Stephanie Chung ...

How Life’s Challenges Shape the Way We Lead with Stephanie Chung

10 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Stephanie Chung, an executive leader in the aviation industry, speake...

Are Your Team-Building Efforts Actually Effective?

03 Mar 2025

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Send us a textHave you ever participated in a team-building event that felt like a waste of time? This episode explores how to make team building mean...

Playing The Integrity Game with Jeff Klubeck

24 Feb 2025

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Send us a textWhat does it really mean to live and lead with integrity? In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Klubec...

Layered Leadership: Unlocking Creativity and Building a Thriving Leadership Culture with Larry Armstrong

17 Feb 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Larry Armstrong, former CEO turned artist and author, to discuss his ...

The Power of Alignment in Leadership

10 Feb 2025

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Send us a textWhat happens when alignment is missing in an organization? Miscommunication, disengagement, and inefficiency. But when strategy, leaders...

Amplifying Voices and Creating Impact with Tricia Brouk

03 Feb 2025

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Send us a text In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Tricia Brouk, a celebrated director, producer, public speaking coac...

How Leaders Can Make Better Decisions

27 Jan 2025

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Send us a textIn today’s episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg and Brian Schubring dive into the topic of decision-making. From ...

The Leadership Journey: Embrace Practice, Uniqueness, and Reinvention

20 Jan 2025

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Send 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. W...

Sustainable Growth and Leadership Practices with Christian Muntean

13 Jan 2025

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Send us a textHappy New Year! We’re kicking off 2025 with an insightful conversation featuring Christian Muntean, leadership consultant and author o...

Transforming Leadership Through Perspective Shifts with Brian Schubring

30 Dec 2024

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Send us a textAs we wrap up 2024, we’re bringing back our second-most-listened-to episode of the year: Change Perspective. Originally released earli...

Transforming Team Culture: Embrace Inclusion, Growth, and Work-Life Alignment for 2025

23 Dec 2024

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Send 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. O...

10 Insights to Spark Your Leadership Growth in 2025

16 Dec 2024

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Send us a textWelcome to the Leadership Vision Podcast! In our final episode of 2024, we're highlighting key moments from 10 incredible conversat...

The Power of Pauses: Embracing “Ma” in Leadership and Life

09 Dec 2024

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Send 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 f...

Balancing Viking Individualism and Team Spirit: Lessons for Modern Success and Innovation

02 Dec 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Anders Indset, philosopher, futurist, and author of The Viking Code. ...

Cultivating Daily Gratitude: A Transformative Approach for Leaders

25 Nov 2024

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Send us a textIn this special Thanksgiving episode, The Leadership Vision Podcast explores the transformative power of gratitude and practical ways to...

Transforming Workplace Culture: Insights from Coach Kon

18 Nov 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, host Nathan Freeburg and Dr. Linda Schubring welcome Konstantinos Apostolopoulos, also...

Alignment Without Conformity: How Teams Can Fly in the Same Direction

11 Nov 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring explore what alignment truly...

Building Resilient Leaders: Transforming Challenges into Growth Opportunities with Russell Harvey

04 Nov 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring sit down with Russell Harvey...

Embracing Strategic Resilience in Leadership

28 Oct 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision podcast, we dive into our archives of interviews we've done with guests to talk about Stra...

Embracing the Dynamic Role of a Chief of Staff with Maggie Olson

21 Oct 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we chat with Maggie Olsen, founder and CEO of Nova, Chief of Staff, about her dynamic ...

Exploring Themes for Effective Cultural Change in Organizations

14 Oct 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision podcast, hosts Nathan Freeburg, Brian Schubring, and Dr. Linda Schubring discuss how recurring ...

The Power of Compassionate Leadership with Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth

07 Oct 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we have the pleasure of talking with Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth, the founder of Hollings...

Enhancing Team Dynamics Through Trust and Psychological Safety

30 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we discuss the concepts of trust and psychological safety and their impact on team inn...

Building Positive Team Culture Using Agile Principles with Dennis Stevens

23 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision podcast, we sit down with Dennis Stevens, an enterprise Agile coach and founder of OrgWright wi...

Creating a Successful Executive Environment

16 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we discuss our comprehensive and customizable approach to cultivating a successful exe...

Learning from Leaders: Reflections on a Year of Guest Interviews

09 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, hosts Nathan Freeburg, Brian, and Dr. Linda Schubring reflect on their experiences int...

Eight Essential Leadership Lessons with Brian Schubring

02 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we present a compilation of eight little and insightful leadership lessons from Brian ...

The Power of Self-Compassion: Transform Your Inner Dialogue with Mindset Coach Amy Noel

26 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we engage in a compelling discussion with Amy Noel, a coach specializing in mindset co...

The Transformative Power of CliftonStrengths: A Journey of Positive Psychology and Personal Growth

19 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, hosts Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring delve into the history...

Building Intentional Organizational Culture with Derek Newberry

12 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we speak with Derek Newberry, the Head of Organization and Culture Design at co:collec...

3 Things All Leaders Need to Navigate Challenging Times

05 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, hosts Nathan Freeburg, Brian Shubring, and Dr. Linda Shubring explore the foundational...

Building Unshakeable Confidence and Momentum with Paul Epstein

29 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we welcome Paul Epstein, a keynote speaker, author of the new book Better Decisions Fa...

Unlocking Leadership Influence: Interpreting Strengths for Better Team Dynamics

22 Jul 2024

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Send 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 ...

Embracing Leadership Shock with Pete Steinberg

15 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, hosts Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda, and Brian Schubring engage in an insightful conversa...

Five Questions to Foster Courage and Clarity in Leadership

08 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg talks with founder Brian Schubring and former consultant Melissa Hiatt...

Transforming Team Culture Through People with Martin Gonzalez

01 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision podcast,  Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda, and Brian Schubring sit down with Martin Gonzalez, creat...

Empowering Leaders Through Strengths Communicator Training!

24 Jun 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, host Nathan Freeburg introduces the upcoming Strengths Communicator Training led by Dr...

Mastering Workplace Conflict: Insights from Carol Bowser’s Journey in Conflict Mediation

17 Jun 2024

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Send us a textEver wondered how childhood experiences shape our conflict stories in the workplace? Join us on the Leadership Vision Podcast for an eye...

Building a Thriving Team Culture: Unlocking the Power of Strengths-Based Approaches

10 Jun 2024

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Send us a textUnlock the secrets to creating a thriving team culture with insights from our founder, Brian Schubering. Have you ever wondered why some...

Transforming Setbacks into Opportunities: Insights from Amy Schoenthal

03 Jun 2024

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Send us a textImagine turning every setback into a stepping stone for growth and innovation. Join us as we unpack the incredible insights from Amy Sch...

Unlocking Team Collaboration: The Role of Personal Backstories and Narrative Intelligence

27 May 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we take a brief pause from our regular schedule to honor the holiday and reflect on the importance of collaboration. In...

Teams that get it right, do this...

20 May 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, host Nathan Freeburg and founder Brian Schubring discuss the transformative concept of...

Mastering Leadership Adaptability and Change Through Coaching with Stefanie Krievins

13 May 2024

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Send us a textUnlock the hidden rhythms of leadership adaptability and change management with Stefanie Krievins on our latest Leadership Vision Podcas...

The Art of Mindful Leadership: Staying Present and Effective

06 May 2024

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Send 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 lea...

Building a Resilience Plan with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier

29 Apr 2024

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Send us a textUnlock the secret to sustaining peak performance and mental health as Dr. Mary Ellen Pelletier, affectionately known as MH, invites us o...

A Personal and Professional Development Exercise

22 Apr 2024

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Send us a textEmbark on a transformative exploration of self-awareness and growth with Brian Shubring, as we peel back the layers of personal evolutio...

Strategic Leadership and Personal Wellness with Rich Horwath

15 Apr 2024

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Send us a textUnlock the secrets of strategic leadership and personal wellness with Rich Horwath, CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, who joins u...

90 Days to a Stronger Community: Join the Challenge to Stir Goodness!

08 Apr 2024

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Send us a textWe extend a challenge to our listeners: to spark joy and strengthen connections within your teams and communities over the next 90 days....

Crafting a Culture of Strength in Teams and Beyond

01 Apr 2024

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Send us a textSifting through the pages of old notes from my mentor, the late Chip Anderson, I found myself on an emotional journey that reconnected m...

Navigating Life's Invitations: Leadership and Self-Discovery

25 Mar 2024

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Send us a textThis episode explores the nuanced ways in which everyday challenges and interactions serve as unique opportunities for growth, reflectio...

Unlocking the Secrets of Exceptional Leadership and Employee Engagement with Tom Willis

18 Mar 2024

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Send us a textAre you leading your team to its fullest potential or unknowingly holding it back? Unlock the secrets to fostering a thriving work cultu...

Leading with Cultural Sensitivity: Insights from Elizabeth Hoemeke on Managing Diverse Teams

11 Mar 2024

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Send us a textHave you ever considered the intricate dance of leading a culturally diverse team? Elizabeth Hoemeke, CIO of One Inc., joins us in this ...