The Leadership Vision Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What can our dreams teach us about who we are, even when they don’t come true? In this episode, Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring reflect on a recent wellness event where they shared their idea that dreams awaken identity . They explore why paying attention to the dreams that spark something within us can reveal our talents, experiences, and what may already be aligning around us. The...

Send us Fan Mail Uncertainty is the backdrop of modern leadership. And as uncertainties rise, performance often falls. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring about why this idea has become central to Leadership Vision's work—and how leaders can respond when uncertainty begins affecting how they think, work, and lead. Instead of trying to eliminate what we can’t control, w...

Send us Fan Mail What if becoming a better leader requires us to slow down long enough to pay attention to what’s happening inside us? In this episode, Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring sit down with Amy Elizabeth Fox, CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership and co-author of Leading in Chaos , for a conversation about the inner work of leadership. Amy has spent more than 20 year...

Send us Fan Mail What does “Leadership Vision” actually mean? Nearly 20 years ago, Nathan Freeburg asked Brian Schubring that question when they first met. In this episode, Nathan revisits it with Brian and Dr. Linda Schubring to explore an idea that remains central to our work: leadership is about your influence, and vision is about your identity. Together, they discuss why the simple question, “...

Send us Fan Mail We pull back the curtain on why we rebuilt our website and what it reveals about how our leadership consulting has changed as clients face nonstop uncertainty. We explain why strengths still matter but no longer lead the conversation, and we share the CARE framework we use to help leaders find clarity, alignment, resilience, and real engagement.  • why our website changed to match...

Send us Fan Mail What is work for—and who are we when we're not working? In this short Labor Day reflection, Nathan explores the history behind the holiday, our desire to find meaning in our work, and the importance of building a life that isn't defined entirely by what we do for a living. We also look at research on psychological detachment from work and why stepping away may actually h...

Send us Fan Mail In this rebroadcast from 2023, we revisit a conversation that feels just as relevant today: What do you do when you get laid off? Losing a job—or experiencing an unexpected work transition—can be disorienting, painful, and deeply personal. In this episode, Nathan and Linda explore how leaders can navigate these moments with greater intention. We discuss: Four organizational dynami...

Send us Fan Mail We're going back to where it all began! Originally released in September 2017, this was the very first episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast. Nathan Freeburg and Brian Schubring explore the early ideas behind Leadership Vision—using Strengths to better understand individuals, strengthen teams, and influence organizational culture. Nearly nine years later , much has evolved...

Send us Fan Mail We're on a summer break of sorts from new episodes of the podcast, but we wanted to re-share some favorites from the past nine seasons of The Leadership Vision Podcast. This was one of my favorites from 2026, as it is a great reminder to all of us that we need to let certain things go if we want to grow. About how sometimes, choosing to look past a difficult situation without...

Send us Fan Mail Play isn’t childish, and it isn’t a distraction from leadership. It’s one of the quickest ways to get out of your head, reconnect with the people around you, and create the kind of energy where learning actually sticks. We talk about why play helps us feel more present, more surprised, and more willing to laugh at ourselves, and how those moments can reveal purpose faster than ano...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be mentally tough? For many of us, toughness has always meant pushing harder, working longer, and ignoring discomfort. But what if real resilience isn't about grinding through challenges—it's about learning how to respond to them with greater awareness? In this re-released episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg and Brian Sch...

Send us Fan Mail In this rebroadcast from the Leadership Vision archives, Nathan Freeburg sits down with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to explore how teams experience change differently and why understanding those differences can transform the way people work together. Rather than focusing on change management strategies, this conversation looks at the human side of change. Are you at your best be...

Send us Fan Mail Can you optimize people without treating them like machines? That question sparked a thoughtful conversation between Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring about what healthy leadership really looks like. While organizations naturally want high-performing teams, the goal isn't to squeeze more productivity out of people—it's to create environments where individuals can thrive whil...

Send us Fan Mail After Nathan watched his son begin the painful journey of braces, he was reminded that meaningful change often gets harder before it gets better. That same principle applies to leadership. In this rebroadcast, we explore what true team alignment looks like—and why the short-term discomfort can be worth the long-term outcome. Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring challenge the idea that al...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the ideas behind Unfolded are shared with a room full of high school seniors? In this episode, Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring reflect on a recent opportunity to work with students in Minneapolis and explore how concepts such as dreams, mountain-and-valley folds, personal growth, and self-awareness resonated with a younger generation. Along the way, they discovered...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like the voice in your head is your biggest critic? In this episode, Brian and Linda Schubring explore one of the central themes from Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane —the importance of self-compassion and learning to recognize your strong inner voice. Together, they discuss why many of us mistake outside criticism, judgment, and expectati...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes a single sentence can stay with you long after you've finished a book. In this episode, Nathan Freeburg sits down with Brian and Dr. Linda Schubring to explore three meaningful quotes from Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane . Together, they discuss self-acceptance, courage, healing, dreams, and the challenge of letting go. Whether you're...

Send us Fan Mail One year after the release of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane , Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring return to reflect on how the book is actually being used with teams, leaders, and organizations around the world.  In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg leads a conversation exploring how Unfolded has become more than a story—it has be...

Send us Fan Mail In this short Memorial Day update, Nathan shares two new opportunities to engage more deeply with Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane by Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring. First , Leadership Vision is now offering personalized signed copies of Unfolded , including the option to add a personal note inside the book before it ships — a meaningful gift for graduates,...

Send us Fan Mail One year after the release of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane , Nathan Freeburg joins Brian and Dr. Linda Schubring to reflect on the stories and conversations that have emerged from readers over the past year. From executives rethinking how they lead teams to readers reconnecting with forgotten dreams, this episode explores how the themes of transformati...

Send us Fan Mail One year after the release of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane , Nathan Freeburg sits down with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring for a personal conversation about what the journey has meant to them. In this episode, they reflect on the unexpected surprises of publishing a national bestselling book, the delight of hearing readers connect deeply with the story,...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean for a leader to model learning? In this episode, Nathan Freeburg joins Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to explore how leaders shape team culture—not just through direction, but through example. The conversation highlights how learning, when modeled visibly and intentionally, can influence curiosity, creativity, and growth across an entire team. What You’ll H...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast , Nathan Freeburg sits down with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to explore what it takes to stay committed when progress feels slow. They discuss:  Why organizations overvalue speed and quick wins   The difference between measuring success vs. progress   How leaders build commitment through clarity and connection   The importance of...

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 ser...

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 ref...