The Leadership Vision Podcast

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 bei...

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 d...

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...

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...

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 w...

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 emotional What neuroscience teaches us about empathy and compassion How service expands (ra...

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 s...

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 backgrou...

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. K...

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...

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 contr...

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: W...

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 ex...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we revisit a conversation originally recorded in 2019 about wellbeing—and why it remains essential to leadership today. Rather than offering a single definition, we explore wellbeing as something dynamic, personal, and contextual. From physical and relational health to awareness, boundaries, and values, this conversation invites leaders to reflect on how wholeness...

Send us Fan Mail In the quiet space between Christmas and New Year’s, we revisit a favorite 2025 conversation with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring on alignment . This episode explores why high-performing teams aren’t just working hard—but moving in the same direction —and how leaders can create clarity, trust, and momentum at every level. Reflection for the year ahead: Can your team clearly see how...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo reflection, Nathan Freeburg explores how some of the most important leadership work happens quietly, long before problems appear. Inspired by a parenting moment, Nathan reflects on stewardship, foresight, invisible leadership, and the power of small, preventative actions that shape long-term growth. This episode invites leaders to step back from urgency and trust the...

Send us Fan Mail As we close out 2025, this special highlight episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast brings together powerful moments from our year-long conversation series around Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane by Dr. Linda Schubring and Brian Schubring. Drawing from episodes focused on both individual and team transformation, this compilation explores the five core th...

Send us Fan Mail Have 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 and Brian Schubring to reflect on their time in Brussels celebrating the 20th anniversary of Serve the City International —a global movement built on a simple idea: many people doing small things together can make a big difference. Leaders from 35 c...

Send us Fan Mail What does your leadership voice communicate—before you even get to the content of your message? In this episode, Nathan, Brian, and Linda talk with Dr. Laura Sicola, cognitive linguist, executive communication coach, and author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice . Laura has spent over two decades helping leaders transform technical brilliance into real leade...

Send us Fan Mail In this special Thanksgiving episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast , Nathan Freeburg reflects on the leadership posture of holding long-term goals and present-moment gratitude simultaneously. Drawing from themes within Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring’s book Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane , Nathan explores why transformation grows slowly — through small,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore Chapter 5 (“Home”) from Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane . Brian and Linda discuss how leaders can create a sense of “home” in the workplace—a space of belonging, safety, and shared growth. They unpack what happens when a transformed individual re-enters their team, why that can create tension, and how leaders can respond with e...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you’ve been changed by a powerful experience—growth, success, or transformation—and then return to the same environment that hasn’t changed with you? In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast , Nathan Freeburg talks with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to unpack Chapter 5 of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane. Together, they explore wh...

Send us Fan Mail Pioneering technology executive and Leadership Vision advisor Deb Dixson joins Nathan to unpack how leaders move teams from dependence on one person to interdependence —through mission clarity (“we sell lettuce”), Strengths-based roles, and a culture where fast, safe learning is encouraged. Drawing on her 30+ years as a CISO, CIO, and executive coach , Deb shares stories of buildi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore Chapter 4 of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane . Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring unpack what it means for teams and organizations to “fly” — to embrace risk, trust, and transformation as they step into new levels of growth. Topics Covered: Recognizing when your team is in the fly stage Why trust is the foundation of all growth How...

Send us Fan Mail We explore how leaders move from try to fly : building self-belief through repeated practice, welcoming help (even when it’s uncomfortable), and trusting people, process, and place. We discuss the “pre-flight checklist,” the role of mentors at altitude (the “Eagle”), and how to hold your core identity—your map—through transformation. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Fly is the c...