The Leadership Vision Podcast

Celebrating the Impact of Workplace Friendships and Mentorship in Leadership

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDiscover how the warmth of a workplace friendship can become the cornerstone of professional growth and leadership. My conversation with...

Harmonizing Team Culture and Leadership in a Hybrid Work Era: The Power of Purpose and Expectations

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textCan daily habits and clear expectations supercharge your team's culture, even in a hybrid work world? Join us as we journey through...

Visualizing Strengths: A Journey Through AI-Generated Landscapes of Human Motivation

19 Feb 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we embark on an imaginative exploration as we merge Strengths with the transformative power of artificial intelligence ...

Mastering Compassionate Leadership: Enhancing Emotional Capacity and Connection

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEver wondered how the best leaders seem to have an uncanny ability to connect with their team? You're about to learn how they do it...

Visual Narratives as a Window into Leadership Excellence

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever imagined your personal strengths as a vivid image, telling the captivating story of who you are as a professional? Join us...

Mastering Communication and Relationship Dynamics in Leadership

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textUnlock the secrets to powerful leadership and transformative relationships with Yana Stam's insights from the Access Ideas podcast....

Unveiling the Essentials of Leadership: Cultivating Trust and Influence in Team Dynamics

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, we deliver the first of a two-part series (originally aired as one episode) where we were guests on the Access Ideas po...

Embracing New Perspectives: How Leaders Can Innovate and Empathize for Better Decision-Making

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDiscover the transformative power of perspective with my guest, Brian Schubring, as we tackle the role it plays in effective leadership....

Building Positive Team Culture: Insights and Actions for the New Year

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textImagine a team where every member's voice not only matters but amplifies the group's harmony and success. That's the drea...

Unlocking the Power of Your Unique Strengths

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEver pondered about the unique strengths that shape your character? We certainly have! Join us as we delve into the world of strengths, ...

Unleashing Team Success: Exploring Vital Contribution of Team Health and Emotional Needs

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat if I told you that the key to a team's success resides not just in skills and knowledge, but significantly, in team health? We...

Exploring Strengths: From Cognitive Development to Team Dynamics

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, host Nathan Freeburg introduces key insights from their course "Seen Strengths fr...

Unlocking Personal and Professional Growth through Strengths Awareness

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat if the key to personal and professional growth lies in better understanding your strengths and how they shape your attitudes, belie...

5 Methods that Promote Team Trust

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEver wondered how trust anchors a team and fosters productivity? Let's journey together into the world of trust-building methodolog...

The Five Principles that Propel Leaders Forward

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat if leadership progression wasn't linear? What if you could enhance your skills with lateral movements, patience, and practice?...

Exploring the Unconventional Power of Gratitude: The Joy, The Sorrow, The Thanksgiving

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, host Nathan Freeburg discusses the profound connection between gratitude and leadershi...

Revolutionizing Team Culture: Unpacking the KICK Model with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you ready to revolutionize your team culture? Buckle up as Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring, our esteemed guests in this episode, shed ...

Building a Strong Team Culture: The 4C Model of Team Health

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn today’s fast-paced, increasingly interconnected world, effective teamwork and strong leadership are more crucial than ever. Buildin...

Four Common Issues that Erode Trust on a Team

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat if I told you that the secret to a high-performing team lies in its level of trust? In our upcoming episode, we're cracking op...

Why You Should Embrace Change to Grow and Learn: A Conversation with David Orbuch

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever felt like you're thrown into the deep end with no direction to swim? Our latest episode is a beacon of light for thos...

Four Common Characteristics that Build Trust on Teams

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered about the invisible yet palpable force that binds us in relationships and teams? We're talking about trust, ...

Inside the Mind of a Leader: A Talk with Former US Bank VP Bob Erickson

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe welcome you to a riveting conversation with the former VP of US Bank, Bob Erickson. Known for his personalized approach to leadership...

Why Leaders Care: Exploring the Power of Authentic Care in Leadership

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEver wondered how the simple act of caring can transform a leader? Get ready to explore the pivotal role authentic care plays in success...

How Leaders Can Prioritize Self-Care in a Fast-Paced World

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever stopped to ponder about what truly brings you happiness? Or perhaps you appreciated the quiet moments of joy in your day-t...

The Impact of Trust on Personal and Professional Dynamics

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEver wondered why trust is such a critical factor in human relationships and organizational dynamics? This episode peels back the layers...

Building Bonds: The Key to a Healthy and Happy Workplace

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered how fostering connection and community can revolutionize your workplace culture? In this episode, Dr. Linda, Bria...

Why Leaders Get it Wrong and Embrace Failure

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIsn't it time we reframe failure? What if we told you that failing might be the secret ingredient to your success? Or at least fail...

Our Top 4 Lessons from Coaching High-Level Leaders

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEver wonder why some teams just seem to click while others struggle? Well, we've been there too, and for the past 25 years, we&apos...

Unlocking the Power of Empathetic Listening for Effective Leadership

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you ready to revolutionize your leadership style? Harness the power of empathetic listening and transform your team dynamics. In thi...

The Role of Human Connection in Collaborative Success featuring Jeff Brown

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textPrepare for a riveting exploration of collaboration's power. The guest in the spotlight is none other than the revered speaker, bus...

The Hidden Power of Small Steps in Leadership

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEver get stuck trying to navigate your way through a massive project or goal? You’ll want to tune into our latest episode where we, al...

Understanding and Appreciating Our Strengths Over Time

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat if our understanding and appreciation of our strengths is a constantly evolving journey, shaped by our experiences and personal gro...

Unlocking Leadership Excellence: Strategies for Building a Thriving Executive Environment

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat's the secret to creating a successful organization? It's all about building an environment that supports and nurtures exe...

Mastering the Art of Successful Team Facilitation with Brian and Linda Schubring

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered how successful leaders master the art of team facilitation? How do they engage their team and foster an environme...

Reflections from the First Half: Resilience, Partnerships, and Big Dreams

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you ready to dream bigger and overcome fear? What if you could reflect on the past, adapt to the present, and more robustly plan for...

Pause, Reflect, Thrive: Your Mid-Year Check-In for Success

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAs we move into the second half of 2023, have you taken a moment to reflect on your accomplishments, surprises, and areas of growth so f...

Unleashing Success through People-Centered Leadership and Teamwork

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat's the secret sauce to unlocking remarkable success within your team? It's all about focusing on the individuals! Join us ...

The Connection Between Self-Leadership and Leading Others

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHow well do you take care of yourself as a leader? Listen in as Nathan Freeburg and  Brian Schubring explore leadership's often-ov...

Reframing the Narrative: Self-Care as a Leadership Tool

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEver wondered why, as leaders, we often neglect our own needs in favor of prioritizing the needs of our team and organization? Join us f...

People-Centric Leadership: The Key to Building Stronger Teams

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn today's episode, Nathan Freeburg and Brian Schubring discuss the importance of leaders knowing their people. They emphasize the ...

From Embarrassment to Empowerment: Embracing Lessons in Leadership

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we introduce a new series called "That's Just What Leaders Do." We invi...

What are your Dominant Pairs of Strength?

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, Nathan discusses the idea of "dominant pairs of strengths." Typically, strengths work in pairs, and individua...

What Leaders Need to do to Level Up

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn today's competitive business environment, leaders must perform at their best. They must think critically, make sound decisions, ...

Why Leaders Get up Early

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThere are a number of reasons why leaders should wake up early. First, it gives them more time to prepare for the day ahead. Second, it ...

How the Best Leaders Slow Down and Make Better Decisions When Faced with Challenges

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textLeaders face challenges all the time. Some are small, like a team member struggling with a project. Others are large, like a global pand...

3 Things we Learned from Talking with 60 CEO's.

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textRecently, Brian and Dr. Linda Schering were at a gathering of C-level leaders who were gathered to learn how to be better at their jobs ...

Three Keys to Doing Hard Things

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textLeaders are taught that being tougher is the key to overcoming any challenge. But what does it mean to be tough? For many, that may mean...

How to Use Strengths with Your Team in 90 Minutes or Less

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textTeam leaders regularly ask us how they can use Strengths in a short team-building meeting or off-site experience. While brevity with Str...

How Good Leaders Lay People Off

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday on the show, we will discuss what the best leaders do when they have to execute a layoff or work separation. In a previous episod...

3 Things Great Leaders Do When they Get Laid Off

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday on the show, we will discuss three things the best leaders do during a layoff or work separation.🎉 Unfolded is a National Bests...

Three Lessons about Strengths Everyone Needs to Hear

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textBrian has been immersed in Strengths since almost day one and learned from one of the masters. Recently he was cleaning out his desk and...

How to Create Your Own Manifesto

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about the Leadership Vision manifesto. We discuss how and why we created our manifesto and how you can create y...

Become a Stronger Woman of Influence!

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAt Leadership Vision, we believe everyone is designed for influence and can move from potential to performance through an intentional pr...

How to Create Belonging, Significance, and Meaning on your Team

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Announcing Linda's new Role

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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3 Key Elements to Build Positive Team Culture

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss team composition, positive team culture, and steps leaders can take to implement positive team culture on th...

Three Big Changes at Leadership Vision

06 Feb 2023

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Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss three big changes we're going through at Leadership Vision. We talk about why and how these changes aff...

How to Create Vision with Your Values

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe want to inspire you to really think differently about the way you're approaching your job, your parenting or family life, or com...

Reflections on Growth & Change at Leadership Vision

23 Jan 2023

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Send us a textThis episode is a bit of a look back to look forward. In 2023, Leadership Vision will be shifting and getting more clear about what we d...

How Leaders can Apply Strengths to Different Contexts

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the idea of self-awareness and how it can help you understand and apply your Strengths in different contexts...

Ways to Invest in your Leaders in 2023

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAs 2022 is now over, and all the hope and optimism of 2023 is standing before us, we wanted to take a moment to pause and reflect on thr...

The Four L Model of Leadership

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis time of year, January, many people, maybe even you, are setting goals, especially involving fitness and other health-related pursui...

A Reflection on Being Present and Mindful

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIt's the end of the year 2022, and as Brian, Linda, and I were reflecting on what we wanted to discuss for our last episode of the ...

How to Expand Your Understanding & Expertise in the Application of Strengths!

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThe new year is just about here, and it is time to start planning how you will grow, develop, and invest in yourself in 2023. Learn more...

Living our Gratitude

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text🎉 Unfolded is a National Bestseller! #1 in Business & #5 Overall on USA Today #17 on Publisher’s Weekly Nonfiction 📘 Grab yo...

The 3 Greatest Challenges Facing Leaders Today

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAt Leadership Vision, we want to shine a light on the goodness of humans, the potential of teams, and what it would mean if organization...

Learn about our Virtual Team Building Experience!

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textLeadership Vision now offers a virtual team-building experience that uses the language of Strength to deepen relationships and enhance t...

Appreciation: Practicing a positivity bias toward yourself and others

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe believe coaching is about helping people go from potential to performance. In this episode, we share a very special conversation and ...

4 Ways we Improve Human Potential Through Coaching

24 Oct 2022

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Send us a text🎉 Unfolded is a National Bestseller! #1 in Business & #5 Overall on USA Today #17 on Publisher’s Weekly Nonfiction 📘 Grab yo...

3 Unexpected things we learned from 70 international leaders

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn the summer of 2022, Brian and Linda Schubring worked with 70 leaders at an international school in Europe. Over seven work days, they...

Unlearning Leadership: Redefining Best Practices for Growth

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Three Questions to help you Navigate Personal Change

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, we discussed the importance of reflecting on transition and share three questions to help you succeed. Fall is naturall...

Four Common Expressions of Leadership

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, we present four common expressions of leadership and ask you to identify which one resonates with you the most. Then, w...

What Do Your Strengths Need to Thrive and Survive?

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textToday on the podcast, Brian Schubring, our founder, CEO, and president (who has been working in the Strengths movement since 1999), talk...

5 ways to Solve your Own Leadership Challenges

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOver the years, Leadership Vision has helped countless teams work through various challenges, and hundreds of team leaders get unstuck. ...

How to Conclude a Strengths Conversation

22 Aug 2022

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What our Participants Say about Strengths Communicator Training

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe recently asked two past cohort attendees to share how the Strengths Communicator Training impacted their lives and work. Brian Peters...

Three Keys to Hosting a Strengths Conversation

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThe Strengths conversation is at the heart of what we do at Leadership Vision. It is both art and science. It's structured yet orga...

Do Strengths Change Over Time?

01 Aug 2022

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Have your Strengths ever Been misunderstood?

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave your Strengths ever been misunderstood? In this episode, the experts, Brian and Dr. Linda Schubring, give a brief answer to this qu...

Why Context is so important to understanding your Strengths

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you think your Strengths change depending on the context you're in? Are your Strengths the same or different if you're at h...

3 Things to Help you Adjust to Unexpected Change

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn leadership, you will find yourself in unpredictable situations and face questions you don’t know how to answer. Rather than let tha...

A tool to help you understand the Strength of WOO®

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you have the Strength of WOO®, or do you know someone who does?After engaging with over 50k people and their strengths, we have foun...

Understanding your Leadership Story

13 Jun 2022

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Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about leadership narrative and the importance of using your life's collective experiences and story to sha...

3 Lessons all Leaders Need to Hear

06 Jun 2022

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Mid-Year Reflection: 10 Questions to Finish your Year Strong

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHappy Memorial Day! It's nearly the halfway point of the year, and it's a great time to reflect and have a mid-year check-in. ...

5 questions to build team cohesion.

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss five questions that we use at Leadership Vision to frame constructive conversations and build awareness and ...

Two FREE Resources for Understanding Strengths

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe have two new FREE resources available to help you better understand your Strengths. One is directed toward individuals, and the other...

The Connection between Physical Health and Team Health

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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How to Strengthen the Relationships on your Team

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHow do we strengthen the relationships we have with each other? At Leadership Vision, our work is uniquely situated to help teams unders...

Why Communication is Key to Understanding Strengths

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Learn about the Flourishing in Strength Conference

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textFlourish Consulting and Leadership Vision Consulting are excited to bring you this inaugural conference focusing on the story, strategy,...

Three ways Strengths can help us deal with setbacks.

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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What does a Behavior-Based Interpretation of Strengths Look Like?

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOur approach to interpreting Strengths is based on the behaviors of individuals, not a set of definitions found in a book. A definition ...

Webinar Recap: A Taste of Strengths Communicator Training

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Deep Learning through Strengths Communicator Training

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Learn more about our Strengths Communicator Training

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, we announce our next Strengths Communicator Training in Rochester, Minnesota on June 29th and 30th of 2022. This three-...

What Insight do Strengths Give to Setting Goals?

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOur culture is obsessed with goals. Personal, professional, physical, financial... you name it, goal setting is big business. But why do...

7 Indicators of Team Health Revisited

21 Feb 2022

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Send us a textToday on the podcast, Brian Schubring and I discuss 7 elements that lead to team health. We conducted a series of team engagement series...

3 Essential Things for Tackling the Needs of Your Team

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEvery team that has ever existed has been presented with some sort of challenge. In fact, some people might argue that the sole purpose ...