The Leadership Vision Blog & Podcast Archive
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!
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!
Navigating Life’s Invitations: Leadership and Self-Discovery
In the latest episode of our podcast we venture into the heart of leadership beyond the conventional. This episode isn’t just about guiding teams or making strategic decisions; it’s an intro to how the challenges and everyday scenarios we encounter are, in fact, veiled invitations for personal growth, introspection, and leadership development.
Throughout the episode, we unravel the concept that true leadership is forged in the moments of adversity, in the quiet of reflection, and in the joy of discovery. It’s in the way we respond to the unexpected invitations from life—be they obstacles, relationships, or moments of choice—that we find the essence of our capacity to lead with impact and empathy.
We discuss how adopting a mindset of presence and mindfulness allows us to see challenges not as barriers but as pathways to enhancing our leadership skills. Through stories and reflections, we explore the transformational power of being fully engaged in the moment, how this approach can lead to more meaningful connections with others, and how it can amplify our ability to lead with authenticity and purpose.
The conversation also highlights the importance of self-awareness in leadership. By understanding our reactions to life’s invitations, we gain insights into our strengths and areas for growth. This episode encourages leaders at all levels to embark on a journey of self-discovery, to embrace the richness of life’s experiences as opportunities to learn, grow, and inspire those around them.
Join us as we navigate the complexities of leadership and self-discovery, offering listeners actionable strategies and thoughtful insights to become more present, aware, and responsive leaders in their personal and professional lives. Whether you’re facing a leadership dilemma, seeking to deepen your self-awareness, or looking for ways to enhance your impact, this episode is a compass guiding you towards becoming a more effective and compassionate leader.
Unlocking the Secrets of Exceptional Leadership and Employee Engagement with Tom Willis
Are you leading your team to its fullest potential or unknowingly holding it back? In this episode, we discuss the ‘secrets’ to fostering a thriving work culture with executive coach Tom Willis and discuss his book, “The Great Engagement,” and leadership’s transformative role in employee engagement. Together, we examine how leaders are the source of workplace disengagement and its remedy, emphasizing the shift from blame to self-awareness and proactive change. Our conversation unveils how anyone—from CEOs to janitors—can find profound meaning in their work by aligning personal purpose with organizational missions.
Leading with Cultural Sensitivity: Insights from Elizabeth Hoemeke on Managing Diverse Teams
Leading a culturally diverse team requires more than just management skills—it’s an art form that hinges on cultural sensitivity and inclusivity. In this episode, we dive into the intricacies of leading such a team in the global business arena with our guest, Elizabeth Hoemeke, CIO of One Inc. Elizabeth shares her valuable insights and experiences in navigating the complexities of cultural diversity within her team, from fostering effective communication to understanding the unique backgrounds of each team member. Through our conversation, we offer a look at how Elizabeth manages her unique team and emphasize the importance of adaptability, empathy and clear expectations in leadership. Enjoy!
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