The Leadership Vision Blog & Podcast Archive

Transforming Leadership Through Perspective Shifts with Brian Schubring
As we wrap up 2024, we’re bringing back our second-most-listened-to episode of the year: Embracing Perspective: How Leaders Can Innovate and Empathize for Better Decision Making. Originally released earlier this year, this episode resonated with leaders who wanted to grow their curiosity, problem-solving skills, and adaptability.
In this episode, we dive into why and how changing your perspective can transform your leadership and team dynamics. As you prepare for the year ahead, we hope this conversation serves as a powerful reminder to stay open, curious, and willing to learn from those around you. Whether it’s your first time listening to this episode or a revisit, you’ll find actionable insights to implement in 2025. Enjoy!

Transforming Team Culture: Embrace Inclusion, Growth, and Work-Life Alignment for 2025
As we close out the year, we’re revisiting our most popular episodes from 2024. In this episode, we revisit 3 Things for Teams to Build Positive Team Culture, which originally released at the start of the year. This episode resonated deeply with leaders looking for actionable ways to improve their team dynamics, and we think it provides timeless advice for leaders gearing up for the challenges and opportunities of a new year. Whether listening for the first time or revisiting these strategies, you’ll find practical insights you can implement immediately. Enjoy!
10 Insights to Spark Your Leadership Growth in 2025
As we prepare to close out 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the year’s lessons and look ahead to 2025 with purpose and optimism. In this episode, we interview remarkable leaders, authors, and experts who shared their wisdom on resilience, culture, and growth.
To inspire you as you chart your leadership journey, we’ve curated highlights from 10 standout conversations. These insights, rooted in years of experience and passion for leadership, will spark new ideas and challenge you to take intentional steps forward. Enjoy!
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!
Transforming Setbacks into Opportunities: Insights from Amy Schoenthal
Imagine turning every setback into a stepping stone for growth and innovation. In this episode, we unpack insights from Amy Schoenthal and talk about her new book, “The Setback Cycle.” We discuss her personal journey from marketing to leadership, and illustrate how curiosity and self-awareness can transform life’s challenges into opportunities for success. Tune in for this enlightening conversation that promises to equip you with the tools to turn setbacks into a more meaningful and resilient life. Enjoy!
Revisiting the Importance of Collaboration
Happy Memorial Day! In this episode, we take a brief pause from our regular schedule to honor the holiday and reflect on the importance of collaboration. Instead of a new episode, we’re excited to re-share a valuable episode from 2021 that delves deep into the nuances of collaboration—a topic that has become increasingly relevant for us at Leadership Vision. Enjoy!
Mastering Team Communication: Insights from the Leadership Vision Podcast
In this episode, we discuss effective team communication, specifically the concept of “Teams that Get it Right.” Our conversation is peppered with actionable insights on how leaders can foster environments where every team member feels heard and valued. Enjoy!
Mastering Leadership Adaptability and Change Through Coaching with Stefanie Krievins
In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome Stefanie Krievins, a trained coach and facilitator with experience in HR consulting and business coaching. In our conversation, Stefanie shares insights into her career journey, her shift towards becoming a life coach and her innovative approach to organizational change and pro-troublemaking. Join us for this thought-provoking journey, and equip yourself with the tools to foster resilience and strength in your organization.
Marathon Mindset: Running Towards Leadership Excellence and Personal Growth
In this episode, we dive into how training for a marathon mirrors many life and business challenges. Brian and I discuss the unexpected yet profound parallels between training for a marathon and the broader strategies that we can all apply to life’s challenges, from engaging more deeply in our work environments to enhancing our daily personal interactions. Join us as we explore these unique insights and their wide-reaching implications for all of us.
Building a Resilience Plan with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier
In this episode, we share a transformative conversation with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier who brings her rich expertise in both business and psychology. Dr. Pelletier introduces her groundbreaking book, The Resilience Plan and outlines some of the basic ideas for building your resilience and the role teams play. She also offers some of her insights into practical strategies for all professionals aiming to enhance work performance and wellness. Enjoy!
A Personal and Professional Development Exercise
In this episode, we explore self-awareness and growth with Brian Shubring. Together, we delve into the intricacies of personal development, a journey that requires self-awareness and a commitment to growth and intentional living.
Our conversation highlights how our own reflections can set the stage for leadership, parenting, and social successes. We also share some of our own experiences, providing a blueprint for executives and anyone eager to craft their day-to-day life with intention. This candid conversation illustrates the profound impact of nurturing a relationship with oneself and the power of habits. We hope this conversation encourages you to take those small, yet vital steps towards a fulfilling life. Enjoy!
Strategic Leadership and Personal Wellness with Rich Horwath
In this episode, we unlock the secrets of strategic leadership and personal wellness with Rich Horwath, CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute. Rich joins us for an insightful conversation on how leaders can refine their strategic acumen, from the intimate connection between self-care and peak leadership performance to the art of fostering a team culture primed for success. Throughout our conversation, Rich draws on his vast experience and passion for coaching to illuminate the path for outthinking the competition. His personal stories provide a unique lens through which we can understand the nuances of executive development and the symbiotic relationship between strategy and well-being. Join us for this enriching discussion that will bolster your leadership fitness in mental toughness, time management, and self-care. Enjoy!

90 Days to a Stronger Community: Join the Challenge to Stir Goodness!
We’re giving you a challenge: to spark joy and strengthen connections within your teams and communities over the next 90 days. Through intentional acts of celebration and connection, we explore the transformative power of shared experiences in fostering a sense of belonging and support.
As part of this journey, the Leadership Vision team shares their participation in a deeply meaningful 5k race for breast cancer awareness, marking a tradition of resilience and unity. This episode serves as a poignant example of how collective actions can significantly impact our sense of community and belonging.
Join us in embracing this challenge to create lasting, positive change.
Crafting a Culture of Strength in Teams and Beyond
Today’s episode is a re-broadcast from an older episode that came as Brian sifted through the pages of old notes from his mentor, the late Chip Anderson. Brian embarked on an emotional journey that reconnected him with the roots of Strengths-based leadership and culture. Chip’s profound wisdom, like hidden treasures, came alive in this episode, as Brian discussed how the unique tapestry of an individual’s Strengths often reveals its richest colors in solitude. The conversation ventured into the often-overlooked power of personal rhythms and how honoring these can pave the way for a person’s Strengths to thrive, akin to how an artist finds creativity in the quiet hours. ENJOY!
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