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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg is joined by Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to explore a foundational idea for leadership growth: before leaders can grow, they often need to let go of something. The conversation centers on the role of unlearning—the process of releasing habits, patterns, and ways of thinking that once worked but may no longer serve us. Together, they unpack why unlearning is often more difficult than learning, how it impacts individuals and teams, and why creating space is essential for meaningful growth. Through practical examples and leadership insights, this episode highlights the importance of awareness—paying attention to moments of tension or resistance that may signal the need for change. Dr. Linda and Brian also emphasize that letting go isn’t about losing who you are, but about making room for new ways of thinking, leading, and relating. If you’ve ever felt stuck doing what’s always worked—or sensed that your leadership needs to evolve—this conversation offers a thoughtful framework for moving forward. Key Themes  Why unlearning is essential for leadership growth  The challenge of breaking established habits  How letting go creates space for new learning  The connection between awareness and change  Learning and unlearning as a natural rhythm Reflection Question What is something you may need to let go of in order to create space for a new path forward? Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to The Leadership Vision Podcast for more conversations on building positive team culture:   👉 leadershipvisionconsulting.com/subscribe Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: [email protected] FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Nathan Freeburg is joined by Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to explore the role of struggle and discomfort in the learning process. We discuss how leaders can recognize learning moments, support individuals with different learning styles, and create environments where growth is possible—even when it feels difficult. The episode also highlights the importance of reflection and the role of unlearning in long-term development. If you’re leading a team through change or navigating your own growth, this episode offers practical insights and thoughtful questions to guide your next steps. Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: [email protected] FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg is joined by Dr. Linda Schubring and Brian Schubring to explore the role of patience and endurance in leadership. Together, they discuss:  Why leadership is better understood as an endurance challenge than a short-term sprint  How patience shapes emotional regulation and decision-making  The difference between being patient with growth and being impatient with misalignment  Why leaders often overestimate their readiness—and how to recalibrate  How endurance builds long-term leadership capacity This conversation offers a practical and reflective framework for leaders navigating slow-moving challenges, team development, and personal growth. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.leadershipvisionconsulting.com 🔗 Subscribe: https://www.leadershipvisionconsulting.com/subscribe Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: [email protected] FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Send us Fan Mail Most leadership challenges appear to be performance problems. The results aren’t there, the team isn’t moving fast enough, and the instinct is to push harder. But what if the issue isn’t effort? In this episode, we explore how to recognize when a challenge is actually asking you to learn something new—and why the best leaders know when to pause, rethink, and grow instead of just doing more. Listen now! Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: [email protected] FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Send us Fan Mail Most leaders wait for clarity before they act. But what if that’s the very thing holding you back? In this episode, Nathan, Brian, and Dr. Linda explore counterintuitive leadership—why growth often requires starting before you feel ready, unlearning old habits, and trusting that action creates clarity. Quote “Movement creates momentum. Momentum builds confidence.” Reflection What’s one small step you could take this week—before you feel ready? Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: [email protected] FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the most powerful leadership lessons come from the simplest stories. In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Brian and Linda share a short Zen parable that surfaced during a coaching conversation with a client. The story, originally from Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth, is about two traveling monks, a frustrated young woman, and a moment that reveals how easily we hold on to things longer than we should. As Nathan, Linda, and Brian unpack the story together, the conversation turns toward a deeper question for leaders and teams: What are we still carrying that we should have set down hours ago? The parable opens up a thoughtful discussion about perspective, emotional awareness, leadership mindset, and the subtle ways our interpretations of events shape the culture around us. Along the way, the team explores how each character in the story reflects different leadership tendencies—and how recognizing those patterns can help leaders grow in awareness and compassion. It’s a short story, but one that invites a powerful moment of reflection. Reflection Questions for Leaders As you listen, consider these questions: • What situation am I still carrying that I could let go of?  • Which character in the story do I relate to most right now?  • Am I amplifying a challenge that may actually be smaller than I think?  • Who is walking alongside me on my leadership journey? Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: [email protected] FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Send us Fan Mail Leaders today are navigating a world shaped by challenge, change, and uncertainty — often all at once. But here’s the problem: most of us treat these three experiences as if they’re the same thing. They’re not. In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan, Brian, and Linda explore why distinguishing between challenge, change, and uncertainty is essential for leading well — especially in seasons of disruption, stress, and ambiguity. Drawing from neuroscience, behavioral research, and 25 years of consulting experience, they offer practical questions and frameworks leaders can use immediately with their teams. In This Episode You’ll learn: The critical difference between challenge, change, and uncertaintyWhy leaders often respond to all three the same way — and why that doesn’t workHow challenge reinforces confidence and competenceWhy change requires intentional pivots and seasonal awarenessWhat uncertainty does to the human brain — and how to respond wiselyFour powerful questions to help teams move forward in the fogKey Distinctions Challenge A stretch — but within your existing capacity. You already have what you need. It requires grit and focus. Change An interruption or redirection. It requires letting go, adapting, and growing in new ways. Uncertainty A state of not knowing. Limited clarity. Limited predictability. Emotional fog. Each requires a different leadership response. Practical Questions for Leaders When facing uncertainty, ask your team: What do you need to understand?What do you need to commit?What do you need to adjust?How will you take action?When facing change, consider: What season are we in — spring, summer, fall, or winter?Where does each team member naturally come to life during change?What might need to be released before we move forward?When facing challenge, ask: Have we done something like this before?What strengths have helped us succeed?What’s at the “end of the trail” that motivates us?A Reflection for This Week Before you respond to what feels difficult, ask: Is this a challenge to grow through?  A change to adapt to?  Or an uncertainty to navigate? The answer may determine how you lead. About Leadership Vision For 25 years, Leadership Vision has helped leaders and teams build positive team culture by developing mental engagement and emotional health. Learn more at:  👉 https://www.leadershipvisionconsulting.com Subscribe to our free email newsletter:  👉 Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: [email protected] FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Send us Fan Mail What happens when service begins in the heart and is sustained by the brain? In this episode, Nathan Freeburg sits down with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to explore why service is more than an obligation—it’s a formative leadership practice. Together, they unpack: Why the future of work is emotionalWhat neuroscience teaches us about empathy and compassionHow service expands (rather than depletes) our capacityThe connection between service, identity, and personal “maps”Why leaders must model being the “lead servant”Through personal stories and practical insight, this conversation shows how service reshapes both individuals and teams—and why it may be one of the most important practices for emotionally healthy leadership. 👉 Learn more about our work at leadershipvisionconsulting.com 📩 Subscribe to our free newsletter ⭐ If you found this helpful, please leave a review and share with someone who could benefit from this conversation Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: [email protected] FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Send us Fan Mail Strategy isn’t just about plans and execution. In this episode, we explore a deeper framework for executive leadership — one rooted in presence, growth, and resources. In high-pressure environments filled with distraction and complexity, leaders are often pulled in multiple directions. Instead of reacting faster, what if executive strategy began with slowing down long enough to see clearly? We discuss: Why presence is the foundation of executive leadershipHow distraction impacts decision-making and team cultureThe difference between performance improvement and true leadership growthWhy awareness, compassion, and curiosity are essential for executive formationHow to redefine “resources” beyond money, time, and headcountMoving from a scarcity mindset to recognizing abundanceWhat it means for a leader to become a resource for others“Leadership begins with presence, the ability to see clearly where we are and what is real.” “There is an abundance of resources to solve our problems and ways to pursue our challenges.” This conversation offers practical insight for executive leaders navigating pressure, change, and organizational complexity — and invites you to rethink strategy from the inside out. Reflection Which area needs your attention right now:  Presence? Growth? Or Resources? 🔗 Learn more about our executive coaching and team development work:  www.leadershipvisionconsulting.com 📩 Join our free newsletter: leadershipvisionconsulting.com/subscribe Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: [email protected] FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Send us Fan Mail What if better leadership starts not with having the right answer—but with how you respond in the moment? In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg is joined by Laura Johnson to explore the power of “Yes, and,” a principle borrowed from improvisation that helps leaders build trust, maintain momentum, and strengthen team culture. Drawing on Laura’s background in improvisation, live-event hosting, and business leadership, this conversation unpacks how acknowledgment, presence, and small language shifts can dramatically improve collaboration—especially in fast-moving or virtual teams. If you lead people, serve on committees, or collaborate across teams, this episode offers practical ideas you can start using immediately. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why “Yes, and” is about acknowledgment—not agreementHow leaders unintentionally shut down momentumThe connection between “Yes, and” and psychological safetyHow to say no without breaking trustSimple ways to practice presence in everyday leadership momentsAbout the Guest Laura Johnson is a new member of the Leadership Vision team, helping bring clarity and alignment to complex, fast-moving work. She draws on her background as a former talent agency owner, live-event host, and trained improviser, with deep experience in communication, presence, and relationship-centered leadership. Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: [email protected] FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Send us Fan Mail In this reflective conversation, Nathan Freeburg sits down with Dr. Linda Schubring and Brian Schubring to explore the prelude and postlude of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane. Together, they unpack how dreams shape identity, why borrowed belief matters, and how our personal “maps” can never be erased—even when they’re marked by struggle or uncertainty. Key Themes: Dreams that shape us—even when they aren’t fulfilled literallyBorrowed belief and the courage to tryIdentity, growth, and integrationWhy our creases and imperfections matterLiving “unfolded” as a daily practiceKey Quotes: “The clues about our greatest potential lie in the creases of our dreams.”“No one can erase your map.”“Unfolded is a mindset and a practice.”Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: [email protected] FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Send us Fan Mail “Being nice” isn’t the same as being human—and it’s often not good leadership. In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Dr. Chip Kimball reflects on 37 years of leadership and shares why great leaders refuse to separate systems and people, why hard conversations are an act of care, and how belief, challenge, and clarity create the strong foundations teams need to do hard things—and do them well. This episode will leave you with a clearer sense of how to hold people and performance together as you navigate change, uncertainty, and growth. 👤 About Our Guest Dr. Chip Kimball is an educator, innovator, systems thinker, and former superintendent with 37 years of leadership experience across U.S. and international education systems. Recently retired from formal educational leadership, Chip now works as a consultant supporting leaders, organizations, and boards through complex change. He is known for his ability to define vision, build strong teams, and design systems that deliver meaningful results without losing sight of the people inside them. 🔑 Three Key Takeaways for Leaders 1. Systems and humanity are inseparable Strong systems don’t replace human leadership—they depend on it. Chip argues that meaningful change only happens when structure, strategy, and systems are intentionally built around people, relationships, and purpose. 2. Hard conversations are an act of care Avoiding difficult conversations doesn’t protect relationships—it weakens them. Effective leaders approach clarity with compassion, knowing that challenge and honesty are essential to helping people reach their highest potential. 3. Teams—not individual performance—drive lasting success Over time, Chip’s leadership shifted from prioritizing individual excellence to cultivating strong, healthy teams. Leaders who focus on trust, shared purpose, and collective effort create environments where people—and results—can thrive. Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: [email protected] FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Send us Fan Mail Change is inevitable—but agency is not automatic. In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg is joined by Dr. Linda Schubring and Brian Schubring for a deep, practical conversation on how leaders can apply the principles from their book, Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane, when change feels disruptive, unexpected, or out of our control. Rather than focusing on theory, this conversation explores how transformation actually unfolds in real life—through reflection, lived experience, community, and courage. Brian and Linda invite leaders to examine the people and places that have shaped them, recognize the patterns they carry forward, and rediscover their capacity to adapt, grow, and lead with intention. If you’re navigating uncertainty, leadership transitions, or personal change, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and practical next steps. Key Topics Covered Why change often happens to leaders—and how agency still existsThe power of reflection in understanding how we’ve been shapedHow people and places influence leadership behavior and identityWhy lived experience is a leader’s greatest teacherThe role of community in personal and professional transformationGiving yourself permission to try, play, practice, and even failHow leaders can support transformation in others—not just themselvesChoosing to give life rather than drain it through leadership presenceKey Takeaways You’ve already changed before—and you can change againAgency begins with awareness, not certaintyReflection helps leaders understand their strengths, patterns, and limitsTransformation is sustained through community and shared effortLeadership includes becoming a supportive voice in someone else’s storyPractical Reflection Questions for Leaders Use these prompts personally or with your team: Who are the people who have most shaped how you lead today?What places or environments have influenced your leadership patterns?Who or what is shaping you right now—intentionally or unintentionally?Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: [email protected] FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg is joined by Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to explore the reflection and application practices behind their book, Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane. Together, they unpack the questions they use with leaders and teams to create clarity, safety, and momentum—starting with one simple prompt: What stands out? This conversation invites listeners to slow down, listen differently, and reflect on the people, places, and voices shaping their leadership and life. What You’ll Learn Why reflection is a leadership skill—not a luxuryHow simple questions create psychological safetyThe role of voice in shaping team dynamicsWhy growth is more about the map than the playgroundSupport the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: [email protected] FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Send us Fan Mail What happens after growth? After the dream is realized? After the change takes its toll? In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg is joined by Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to revisit Chapter Five—Home—from Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane. Together, they explore why transformation requires a place to land, how excitement and exhaustion can coexist, and what leaders can learn from creating space for reflection, rest, and reintegration. This conversation offers practical wisdom for leaders, teams, and anyone navigating change. Key Topics Covered Why transformation doesn’t end with achievementThe role of “home” in integrating growthExcitement and exhaustion as signs of meaningful effortThe leadership power of open-ended questionsHow individual growth impacts the communityWhy the dream continues after the dream is livedReflection Question Where do you—or your team—have permission to return, reflect, and rest after growth? Links Learn more about Unfolded.Leadership Vision Consulting.Subscribe to our newsletter.Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: [email protected] FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.