The Leadership Vision Podcast

Nathan Freeburg, Linda Schubring, Brian Schubring
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The Leadership Vision Podcast is about helping people better understand who they are as a leader. Hosted by Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring—authors of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane—this show is rooted in over 25 years of consulting experience helping teams stay mentally engaged and emotionally healthy. Our podcast provides insight to help you grow as a leader, build a positive team culture, and develop your organization to meet today’s evolving business landscape. Through client stories, research-based leadership models, and reflective conversations, we explore personal growth and leadership topics using a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. With over 350,000 downloads across 180+ countries, The Leadership Vision Podcast is your resource for discovering, practicing, and implementing leadership that transforms.

  1. 1d ago

    Three Quotes from Unfolded That Invite Deeper Reflection

    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 navigating a transition, pursuing a dream, or simply reflecting on your own journey, this conversation offers practical wisdom and thoughtful questions to consider. In this episode: Why healing begins with self-acceptanceWhat courage really looks like in everyday lifeThe relationship between letting go and growthHow dreams evolve as we doIdentifying the season you're currently living inResources: Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane by Brian and Dr. Linda SchubringLearn more at Leadership VisionListen now and discover which quote speaks most deeply to your own journey. Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.comLinkedIn FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

    25 min

  2. Jun 1

    How Unfolded Is Helping Teams Dream, Reflect, and Grow

    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 become a practical tool for team culture, reflection, coaching, and leadership development. Brian and Linda share how they integrate the themes of dreaming, creativity, emotions, and transformation into keynote facilitations, workshops, coaching sessions, and team conversations. They discuss how organizations are using the story and characters from Unfolded to create shared language around self-awareness, vulnerability, collaboration, and change.  This episode explores:  How Leadership Vision uses Unfolded in keynote facilitations and team engagements  Why storytelling creates deeper team conversations  The difference between strategy work and culture work  How teams use the book as a reflective tool  The role emotions play in leadership and organizational change  Why imagination and dreaming still matter in leadership  How individual coaching conversations emerge from team sessions Whether you are a leader, coach, facilitator, or team member, this conversation offers practical insight into how story can help people better understand themselves and each other. Key Quotes “We don’t need you to read the book. We need you to practice the book with us.” “How can we work with our emotions?” “There’s a dream that’s resting, that’s waiting to be awakened.” Links & Resources Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane Leadership Vision Consulting  Leadership Vision Podcast  Audiobook version of Unfolded Animated short film inspired by UnfoldedSubscribe If you enjoy the Leadership Vision Podcast, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone working to build a healthier and more positive team culture. Leadership Vision helps leaders build positive team culture through consulting, coaching, and conversations that foster emotional health and meaningful connection. Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.comLinkedIn FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

    14 min

  3. May 25

    Two New Ways to Experience Unfolded

    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, career transitions, and new beginnings.Second, registration is now open for the Unfolded Virtual Book Club on June 10, a live online conversation with Brian and Linda exploring themes of transformation, courage, and becoming more fully who you are.Learn more: • Personalized copies: https://www.leadershipvisionconsulting.com/unfolded-order-page/ • Virtual Book Club: https://www.leadershipvisionconsulting.com/unfolded-virtual-book-club/ Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.comLinkedIn FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

    2 min

  4. May 18

    Unfolded One Year Later: Stories from Readers

    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 transformation, courage, and growth continue to resonate in unexpected ways. Brian and Linda also discuss the impact of the book’s meditations, the meaning behind recurring metaphors like “playgrounds” and “maps,” and why unfolding in real life often takes longer than we expect. In this episode:  How leaders are using Unfolded with teams and organizations  Why dreams still matter at every stage of life  The lasting impact of the book’s meditations and reflections  Reader-favorite themes and quotes from the book  What it means to continue unfolding over time Memorable Quotes “The shape you’re in today isn’t the shape you need to stay.” “Your life is a map.” “If you stay in the playground too long, you’ll be limited by what becomes familiar.” Listen & Connect If this episode resonates with you, share it with a leader, teammate, or friend who may need encouragement to embrace change, rediscover a dream, or continue unfolding into who they are becoming. https://www.leadershipvisionconsulting.com/ Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.comLinkedIn FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

    16 min

  5. May 11

    One Year Later: Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring Reflect on Unfolded

    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, and how the themes of Unfolded continue shaping their own lives and leadership today. Along the way, they discuss collaboration, vulnerability, creativity, and the ongoing process of growth and transformation. You’ll also hear stories from readers, reflections on leadership teams using the book in real-world settings, and an honest conversation about what it means to still be in the “try” stage of life and leadership. Whether you’ve already read Unfolded or are just discovering it for the first time, this episode offers a thoughtful behind-the-scenes look at the impact stories can have on individuals, teams, and communities. In This Episode  What surprised Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring most after publishing Unfolded Why the book continues to resonate with leaders and teams  How collaboration shaped the writing process  Reader stories that deeply impacted the authors  Reflections on growth, uncertainty, and transformation one year later Links & Resources Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane Leadership Vision Consulting  Leadership Vision Podcast Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.comLinkedIn FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

    19 min

  6. May 4

    What It Looks Like for Leaders to Model Learning

    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 Hear in This Episode  Why leaders are always modeling behavior (whether they realize it or not)  How stepping outside your comfort zone fuels creativity and innovation  The difference between learning privately and learning publicly  A practical framework: learning from, with, among, and for others  Why vulnerability and sharing mistakes can strengthen team culture  The importance of choosing the right people to learn from  How learning relationships can be seasonal—and why that matters Key Takeaway Leadership isn’t just about encouraging growth—it’s about demonstrating it. When leaders model curiosity, openness, and learning, they create a culture where others feel invited to do the same. Listen & Subscribe Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or at:  👉 leadershipvisionconsulting.com/podcast Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, team culture, and personal growth. Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.comLinkedIn FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

    16 min

  7. Apr 27

    How the Best Leaders Stay Committed—Even When Progress Feels Slow

    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 reflection and recognizing small wins  How perspective (short-term vs. long-term) shapes motivation The conversation blends practical leadership insights with personal stories, offering a grounded approach to sustaining momentum in both teams and individual growth. 👉 Subscribe: leadershipvisionconsulting.com/subscribe Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.comLinkedIn FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

    20 min

  8. Apr 20

    The One Thing Great Leaders Do Before They Grow: They Let Go

    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 serve us. Together, they unpack why unlearning is often more difficult than learning, how it impacts individuals and teams, and why creating space is essential for meaningful growth. Through practical examples and leadership insights, this episode highlights the importance of awareness—paying attention to moments of tension or resistance that may signal the need for change. Dr. Linda and Brian also emphasize that letting go isn’t about losing who you are, but about making room for new ways of thinking, leading, and relating. If you’ve ever felt stuck doing what’s always worked—or sensed that your leadership needs to evolve—this conversation offers a thoughtful framework for moving forward. Key Themes  Why unlearning is essential for leadership growth  The challenge of breaking established habits  How letting go creates space for new learning  The connection between awareness and change  Learning and unlearning as a natural rhythm Reflection Question What is something you may need to let go of in order to create space for a new path forward? Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to The Leadership Vision Podcast for more conversations on building positive team culture:   👉 leadershipvisionconsulting.com/subscribe Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.comLinkedIn FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUT The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

    15 min
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The Leadership Vision Podcast is about helping people better understand who they are as a leader. Hosted by Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring—authors of Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane—this show is rooted in over 25 years of consulting experience helping teams stay mentally engaged and emotionally healthy. Our podcast provides insight to help you grow as a leader, build a positive team culture, and develop your organization to meet today’s evolving business landscape. Through client stories, research-based leadership models, and reflective conversations, we explore personal growth and leadership topics using a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. With over 350,000 downloads across 180+ countries, The Leadership Vision Podcast is your resource for discovering, practicing, and implementing leadership that transforms.

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  • Creator
    Nathan Freeburg, Linda Schubring, Brian Schubring
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    424
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Leadership Vision Podcast
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    The Leadership Vision Podcast

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