The Leadership Vision Resource Library
Inside the Mind of a Leader: A Talk with Former US Bank VP Bob Erickson
Leadership Development often takes a one-size-fits-all approach, overlooking individual nuances. Merely being skilled doesn’t equate to effective leadership. Traditional training, like conferences and generic courses, misses the mark. Bob Erickson, retired EVP of US Bank, highlights the importance of a tailored, human-centric leadership model, emphasizing key traits to foster empowered, cohesive teams.
How The Best Leaders Master The Art Of Authentic Care
Our latest podcast episode explores how the best leaders express authentic care to those on their team. We delve into genuine care beyond obligations, share stories of everyday heroes embodying this virtue, and discuss the impact of receiving care on a leader’s ability. Curious about bridging the intention-perception gap in caring? We also share examples and give practical strategies on cultivating and effectively communicating authentic care. This episode will be helpful for anyone eager to enhance their leadership skills and help their team succeed!
How Leaders Can Prioritize Self-Care in a Fast-Paced World
In our fast-paced world, where political divides, global challenges, and tribal mindsets often consume our thoughts, it’s easy to overlook the fundamental need for self-care and emotional well-being. This blog post delves into the profound practice of answering three simple yet transformative questions: What brings you happiness and joy? What are you grateful for? Who and what do you love? These questions, explored through the lens of mindfulness and positive psychology, are not just a luxury but a vital act of self-preservation and leadership. They enhance positive emotions, promote gratitude, and nurture social connections. The post highlights practical applications, such as daily journaling and mindful conversations, to help individuals navigate life’s complexities, strengthen their mental and emotional health, and contribute to a more compassionate and connected society. Learn more!
The Impact of Trust on Personal and Professional Dynamics
Trust is complex. Sometimes it comes easy, sometimes not so much. It can be delicate, fragile, or in some cases nearly indestructible. But what makes certain people trust more easily than others? And what even is trust to begin with. In this post, we’ll explore trust, a vital element of team health, by examining personal trust patterns, preferences, reasons, and methods. Our goal is to help you in forming your unique definition of trust.
2 Keys to a HEALTHY and HAPPY Workplace
Let’s dive into the profound impact of nurturing connection and community within the workplace, with insights inspired by the Surgeon General’s report on workplace mental health and well-being. Join Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring of Leadership Vision, as they stress the significance of fostering social bonds and relationships among employees to bolster their overall well-being.
Connection and Community revolves around creating an environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and social support. We emphasize that leaders should prioritize getting to know their colleagues personally, transcending professional boundaries. This goes beyond traditional team-building activities, and trust falls, focusing on acknowledging and celebrating the diversity of team members’ backgrounds and perspectives.
The key takeaway is that cultivating trust, inclusion, and diversity within teams can contribute significantly to a positive workplace culture that enhances mental health and well-being. By creating an atmosphere where every team member feels valued and included, leaders can promote satisfaction, motivation, and a more supportive work environment.
The Surgeon General’s insights underscore the importance of these principles in shaping a workplace culture that prioritizes the mental health and overall well-being of employees, emphasizing the need for leaders to lead in ways that benefit both individuals and the broader workplace community. Learn more!
How our virtual Delivery Helps Teams Deal with Real-World Business Problems
Today on the podcast, Brian and Linda Schubring and I will be recapping two of our recent virtual events. We will discuss some of our biggest takeaways from them and also share how we’ve been using our platform to discuss relevant, real-time business, and team challenges with our clients. So keep listening!
On the Importance of Rest
In this episode we talk about how to make intentional interruptions in our lives to break the flow and monotony. We’ll discuss how that can give us the space to unravel some of the knots that have have been tied around these global and national events. We hope this will remind us of who we are and what we need to flourish in these challenging times. We don’t accidentally get healthy and feel rested. It takes intentionality, discipline, and focus.
Understanding your Communication Patterns and Preferences
In this podcast episode, we examine where our communication preferences and patterns have come from, how those origins impact the way we communicate today, and what our team needs to know about us to communicate most effectively.
How to be a Good Team Member
On this episode of the podcast, we share three things you should be doing if you want to become a better team member. We talk about intention versus experience, and how to get those things to line up more often. Listen now!
A Strengths-Based Approach to Difficult Situations
Today on the podcast, we’re talking about how our Strengths can help us handle difficult situations. Specifically, challenges and conflicts. We define those terms and offer FIVE things that will help you prepare before a difficult situation arises, and how to handle them when they do. We also issue a challenge so listen to the very end!
How our Strengths Help us Make Commitments
Today on the podcast, Linda and Nathan discuss the book, The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life by David Brooks. Brooks looks at four commitments that define a life of meaning and purpose: “to a spouse and family, to a vocation, to a philosophy or faith, and to a community. Our personal fulfillment depends on how well we choose and execute these commitments.” We unpack those four areas of commitment and examine how our Strengths enable us to engage with each meaningfully.
How Strengths show up in our Daily Routines: a Conversation with Nathan, Steph & Brian
Today on the podcast, Brian, Steph, and I talk about how our Themes of Strength show up in one of our daily routines; working out. We believe strengths show up in every part of our lives and by taking the time to examine one of those daily routines, we can reveal more about how Strengths show up in other areas as well. LISTEN NOW!
Running a Virtual Team Marathon
Today on the podcast, we’re going to hear from each team member as we reflect on a virtual team building experience. One of our team values is fun, so in addition to just being a fun experience for us, we also shared a memory together. Listen now!
All Together Now on Memorial Day
Today on the podcast, Nathan shares a brief Memorial Day reflection as all of us are experiencing the annual U.S Federal holiday alone, together. What will you look like when we emerge?
A Reflection on 5 Things A Leader Should Give Their Team
Today on the podcast, Brian and Nathan discuss the article, 5 Things Ever Leader Should Give Their Team in 2020, by Mike Myatt. We summarize each point, then offer our take on them through our Strengths-Based Lens. Listen now!
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