The Leadership Vision Blog & Podcast Archive
How to Lead with Emotional Power: Insights from Dr. Julia DiGangi
Neuropsychologist and author Dr. Julia DiGangi joins us to explore how emotional energy drives our lives, our leadership, and our relationships. From rewiring patterned emotional responses to building resilience through pain, this conversation offers practical, science-based insights for any person of influence looking to grow in emotional power.
A Year in the Making: Reflecting on the Journey to Unfolded
As Unfolded hits the shelves, Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring reflect on the emotional, creative journey that brought their book to life. Recorded on the anniversary of the week they finished their manuscript, this episode is a moving conversation about collaboration, transformation, and what it means to bring a dream into reality. Listen in and discover how the story behind Unfolded is just as meaningful as the story within.
Change and Pivots: The Risk (and Reward) of Transformation
What does it take to truly pivot—not just change direction, but transform your approach to leadership, risk, and trust? In this episode, Brian and Nathan reflect on 25 years of growth at Leadership Vision and the lessons behind their latest evolution, leading up to the release of Linda and Brian’s new book, Unfolded. From accidental entrepreneurship to intentional transformation, this conversation offers a raw, inspiring look at what it means to let go, dream big, and grow into the leader you’re becoming.
Lead From Where You Are: Embracing Everyday Influence
Real leadership isn’t about titles or big moments—it’s about presence. The most lasting influence often comes through everyday, relational interactions: the quiet moments where we listen, support, and show up for others. In Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane, we’re reminded that transformation begins not with soaring flights, but with paying attention to the creases in our journey—the small steps, the steady rhythm, and the people walking alongside us. Click to learn more!
How Transformation Takes Shape Through Listening and Story
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we discuss our new book, Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane. We explore how life’s mountain and valley moments—the folds—shape who we become. Through personal stories and leadership insights, Linda shares how listening, meaningful moments, and storytelling can guide transformation for individuals and teams. Listen now and pre-order the book at schubrings.com!
The Power of Pauses: Embracing Ma in Leadership and Life
In this final episode of 2024, I wanted to explore the idea of Ma, a Japanese concept of the space in between. It’s something I’m going to try and do more of in my life this coming year, and invite you to do the same. Throughout this episode, I reflect on this idea and how it can be applied to life and leadership, and share practical takeaways for leaders to implement Ma in their lives. Enjoy!
How Trust and Play Can Transform Your Leadership Culture with Anders Indset
In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Anders Indset, philosopher, futurist, and author of The Viking Code. Anders shares his insights on how leaders can bridge individualism and collectivism to build high-performance cultures that are deeply rooted in shared values. Drawing inspiration from his Norwegian roots and global observations, Anders explores themes of adaptability, trust, and the role of friction in fostering progress.
This thought-provoking conversation is packed with actionable insights for leaders seeking to embrace a forward-thinking mindset, navigate complexity, and create environments where teams and organizations thrive. Enjoy!
Cultivating Daily Gratitude: A Transformative Approach for Leaders
In this episode, we’re exploring daily gratitude, not just as a simple act of saying “thank you,” but as a transformative practice that can enhance our lives and leadership. Gratitude is not only a holiday-specific reflection but a habit that can bring physical, mental, and relational benefits, making a profound impact on our daily lives.
Transforming Workplace Culture: Insights from Coach Kon
In today’s competitive marketplace, creating a workplace culture that engages and empowers employees is more than just a strategic goal—it’s a necessity. At the heart of this transformation is Konstantinos Apostolopoulos, better known as Coach Kon, a renowned international speaker, author of The Engagement Blueprint, and CEO of Fresh Business Solutions. In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Coach Kon shares his journey, insights, and strategies for redefining workplace culture. Enjoy!
Alignment Without Conformity: How Teams Can Fly in the Same Direction
In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring explore what alignment truly means in team settings—dispelling the myth that alignment requires conformity. Using metaphors from nature, like the organized flight patterns of geese and the dynamic, colorful movement of flamingos, we delve into the complexities of alignment. We discuss why it’s essential for effective teamwork, and how it often looks messier than we might expect. Our conversation highlights that alignment isn’t about uniformity; rather, it’s a shared commitment to move in the same direction while also leveraging each person’s unique Strengths. Enjoy!
Embracing Resilience: Insights from Russell Harvey on Thriving, Not Just Surviving
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Russell Harvey, known as “The Resilience Coach.” Russell brings over 20 years of experience in leadership, resilience, and organizational development to the table. His mission is to positively impact 100,000 people by 2025. In our conversation, we explore his key insights on building resilience and how leaders can foster this invaluable quality within their teams. Enjoy!
Embracing Strategic Resilience in Leadership
In this episode of the Leadership Vision podcast, we dive into our archives of interviews we’ve done with guests to talk about strategic resilience in leadership. We share insights from four distinguished leaders, featuring interviews with Rich Horwath, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, Martin Gonzales, and Amy Schoenthal. Our discussions cover essential topics including strategic thinking, creating resilience plans, addressing team challenges, and reframing setbacks for growth. This episode is aimed at helping leaders enhance both their personal and professional effectiveness, especially during times of crisis. Enjoy!
Embracing the Dynamic Role of Chief of Staff with Maggie Olson
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we chat with Maggie Olsen, founder and CEO of Nova, Chief of Staff, about her dynamic role and extensive experience serving high-level leaders at Nordstrom, Starbucks, and T-Mobile. Maggie sheds light on fostering entrepreneurship, navigating feedback, maintaining consistency in leadership, and the nuances of emotional regulation for leaders. The discussion focuses on trust-building, adapting to failures, balancing flexibility, and the importance of personal well-being for professional effectiveness. Maggie also introduces Nova’s certification course and other services while highlighting the significant role of feedback culture and continual learning in leadership. Enjoy!
Exploring Themes for Effective Cultural Change in Organizations
In this episode of the Leadership Vision podcast, hosts Nathan Freeburg, Brian Schubring, and Dr. Linda Schubring discuss how recurring themes in leadership and team structures can shape cultural change within organizations. Drawing from their experience with a particular leadership team, they explore nine universal themes—climate, optimism, investment, vision, buy-in, accountability, mission, and leadership’s role. They emphasize identifying and capitalizing on positive changes to accelerate organizational transformation. The conversation also highlights the importance of understanding an organization’s climate, fostering optimism, investing in leadership at all levels, ensuring strong alignment with mission and vision, and maintaining clear accountability. The episode aims to provide listeners with insights to enhance their own team dynamics and leadership practices. ENJOY!
The Power of Compassionate Leadership with Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we have the pleasure of talking with Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth, the founder of Hollingsworth Consulting and author of ‘The Compassionate Advantage.’ She shares her journey from academia to consulting and emphasizes the growing importance of compassionate leadership in our modern world. Together, we explore crucial strategies like compassionate accountability, self-care, and the creation of healing work environments. Dr. Hollingsworth provides us with practical insights on how to integrate compassion into leadership, offering stories and actionable advice that can help foster a positive team culture. We discuss real-world applications of compassionate action in workplaces and the impact these strategies have on leadership and team dynamics. This conversation encourages us to consider how we can apply these compassionate leadership principles to improve our own team environments and navigate challenges more effectively. ENJOY!
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