The Leadership Vision Podcast
The Leadership Vision Podcast is about helping people better understand who they are as a leader. Hosted by Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring—authors of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane—this show is rooted in over 25 years of consulting experience helping teams stay mentally engaged and emotionally healthy.
Our podcast provides insight to help you grow as a leader, build a positive team culture, and develop your organization to meet today’s evolving business landscape. Through client stories, research-based leadership models, and reflective conversations, we explore personal growth and leadership topics using a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture.
With over 350,000 downloads across 180+ countries, The Leadership Vision Podcast is your resource for discovering, practicing, and implementing leadership that transforms.
Episodes
379 episodes
Recording with Presence: Dr. Linda Schubring on the Audiobook Journey of Unfolded
In 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 d...
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Season 8
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Episode 23
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23:42
Match the Moment: How Leaders Can Unlock the Real Competitive Advantage with Dan Silvert
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we’re joined by Dan Silvert—behavioral expert, keynote speaker, and co-founder of Velocity Advisory Group. Dan shares his journey from sound e...
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Season 8
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Episode 22
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50:35
When Teams Dream: How Leaders Create Space for Collective Imagination
In 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 creat...
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Season 8
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Episode 21
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32:18
Unfolding Dreams: Why Naming Your Dream is the First Step Toward Transformation
In 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 ...
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Season 8
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Episode 20
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37:30
A Quick Update, a Big Thank You, and a Free Gift
In this mini-episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan shares exciting news about Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane — now a national bestseller on both the USA To...
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Season 8
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Episode 19
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4:00
How to Lead with Emotional Power: Insights from Dr. Julia DiGangi
Neuropsychologist Dr. Julia DiGangi joins the Leadership Vision Podcast to explore how emotional energy drives our lives, leadership, an...
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Season 8
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Episode 18
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1:01:12
A Year in the Making: Reflecting on the Journey to Unfolded
In 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...
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Season 8
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Episode 17
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21:54
Change and Pivots: The Risk (and Reward) of Transformation
In 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...
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Season 8
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Episode 16
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36:18
Lead From Where You Are: Embracing Everyday Influence
In 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 ...
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Season 8
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Episode 15
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6:27
How Transformation Takes Shape Through Listening and Story
In 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 be...
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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21:27
Here's how to Fix Bad Team Building Activities
In This Episode, We Cover:Why traditional team building has such a bad reputationThe five biggest reasons team building failsWhat research says about effective team-building elementsHow to plan team...
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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19:58
Book Announcement! Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane
In 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 alle...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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19:00
Check Back Next Week...
Hey 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 fro...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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1:31
Embracing Ally Leadership with Stephanie Chung (Part II)
In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we continue our conversation with executive coach and aviation leader Stephanie Chung about her book Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are No...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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30:21
How Life’s Challenges Shape the Way We Lead with Stephanie Chung
In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Stephanie Chung, an executive leader in the aviation industry, speaker, and author of
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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44:47
Are Your Team-Building Efforts Actually Effective?
Have you ever participated in a team-building event that felt like a waste of time? This episode explores how to make team building meaningful—with clear strategy, research-based approaches, and customized solutions. Plus, we update our ...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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34:47
Playing The Integrity Game with Jeff Klubeck
What does it really mean to live and lead with integrity? In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Klubeck, speaker, coach, and author of The Integrity Game. Jeff shares his journey from h...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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37:14
Layered Leadership: Unlocking Creativity and Building a Thriving Leadership Culture with Larry Armstrong
In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Larry Armstrong, former CEO turned artist and author, to discuss his new book, Layered Leadership. Larry shares how his b...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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50:55
The Power of Alignment in Leadership
What 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 Free...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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51:07
Amplifying Voices and Creating Impact with Tricia Brouk
In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Tricia Brouk, a celebrated director, producer, public speaking coach, author, and founder of the Big Talk Academy. Tricia sh...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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51:58
How Leaders Can Make Better Decisions
In 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 ...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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29:09
The Leadership Journey: Embrace Practice, Uniqueness, and Reinvention
In 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 qu...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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33:35
Sustainable Growth and Leadership Practices with Christian Muntean
Happy 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...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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53:26
Transforming Leadership Through Perspective Shifts with Brian Schubring
As 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-...
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Season 7
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Episode 52
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30:19
Transforming Team Culture: Embrace Inclusion, Growth, and Work-Life Alignment for 2025
As 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 acti...
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Season 7
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Episode 51
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36:48