Podcast

October 27, 2025

How Leaders Help Their Teams Fly: Trust, Transformation, and the Courage to Let Go

In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring unpack the Fly stage from Unfolded—when the playground gets bigger, the stakes rise, and trust becomes the air teams breathe. We explore how leaders recognize they’ve entered this moment, empower people to lead, and prevent a “supportive” culture from becoming a comfort zone. You’ll hear a lively debate—Is it always time to fly?—plus practical ways to match your team’s flight environment (paper planes to NASA) with the right expectations, courage, and safeguards. We also dig into how to celebrate progress (and crashes), the leader’s “Eagle” role of naming growth and offering perspective, and three reflection questions to help your team take off together. Read the full post for key takeaways and pull quotes, then listen to the episode for the stories, nuance, and tools you can use this week.

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October 20, 2025

Why Every Transformation Needs a Little Courage to Take Flight

Every transformation comes with moments of resistance — the point where self-doubt, fear, and exhaustion whisper, “You can’t do this.” In our continuing series of the book Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane, with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring, we explore what it takes to keep going when things get hard. Inspired by Chapter 4, Fly, this episode invites leaders to trust their preparation, lean on their community, and take one more step of belief — even when they’re scared. Together we talk about how courage builds slowly, through practice, vulnerability, and the people who remind us of our strength when we forget. If you’ve ever stood at the edge of something new and hesitated, this episode will help you find the courage to keep unfolding — and to fly.

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October 13, 2025

Why Place Matters: Notre Dame, Symbols, and the Spaces That Shape Our Leadership

Places aren’t passive backdrops—they’re active partners in our leadership story. In this episode, Nathan and Brian revisit Notre Dame and the rose window that inspired the Leadership Vision logo to explore how place anchors identity, shapes team culture, and invites reflection. From the transept’s “waiting place” to the power of shared retreats and simple artifacts, they share practical ways leaders can name and return to meaningful spaces for deeper connection. Listen in, reflect on your own shaping places, and consider how your team might adopt shared spaces that become part of your culture.

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October 6, 2025

Why “Trying” is the Secret to Organizational Growth

Trying isn’t weakness—it’s the path to growth. In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring explore what it means for organizations to create a culture of “try.” From overcoming fear and resistance to celebrating small experiments, the conversation highlights how intentional practice leads to innovation and resilience. Listen in to discover why trying isn’t about failing—it’s about finding the courage to adapt, refold, and move closer to your shared vision.

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September 29, 2025

Unfolded: Why “Trying” Is the Courageous Middle Step Toward Transformation

Trying isn’t about perfection—it’s about movement, resilience, and the courage to keep going even when the voices of doubt grow loud. In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we dive into Chapter 3 of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring. Discover why “try” is more than practice—it’s the messy middle where dreams are tested, self-doubt signals growth, and courage is built one intentional step at a time.

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