The Leadership Vision Podcast

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...

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...