The Leadership Vision Blog & Podcast Archive
Creating Space Before We Need It: A Leadership Reflection on Small, Preventative Work
In this reflective episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg explores how meaningful leadership transformation often begins long before problems appear. Through a simple parenting experience, Nathan reflects on stewardship, foresight, and the quiet power of small, preventative actions that shape future outcomes. This post invites leaders to reconsider urgency, trust slow formation, and focus on creating space for healthy growth. A thoughtful reflection for anyone seeking sustainable leadership and personal development. Listen now!
Five Leadership Challenges to Close 2025 and Step into 2026
As we close out 2025, this special highlight episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast brings together powerful moments from our year-long conversation series around Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane by Dr. Linda Schubring and Brian Schubring. Drawing from episodes focused on both individual and team transformation, this compilation explores the five core themes of the book—Dream, Play, Try, Fly, and Home—and offers listeners practical reflection questions to carry into the new year. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and step into 2026 with greater clarity, courage, and compassion.
Serve the City: How Small Acts of Service Transform Leaders and Teams
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg talks with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring about their experience at the 20th anniversary gathering of Serve the City International in Brussels. Together they explore how serving with “open hands” transforms individuals, teams, and global communities—and what leaders can learn from a movement that has logged 3.5 million volunteer hours in a single year. Listen now!
Mastering Your Leadership Voice: Dr. Laura Sicola on Brand, Authenticity, and Leading in a Virtual World
In this week’s episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Laura Sicola, cognitive linguist, executive communication coach, and author of Speaking to Influence. Laura has spent more than twenty years helping leaders translate expertise into influence, and this conversation is packed with practical, eye-opening insights for anyone who wants to communicate with more clarity, confidence, and impact.
We explore why your brand is really “the promise of an experience,” and how leaders unintentionally shape their brand every time they speak. Laura introduces the idea of your prismatic voice—the ability to flex different facets of yourself depending on context without losing authenticity. And we dig into the hidden challenges of today’s virtual world, from language patterns that trigger defensiveness to the surprising role your microphone plays in capturing (or losing) people’s attention.
If you want to understand how others experience you as a leader—and learn small, powerful shifts that elevate your presence—this conversation with Dr. Laura Sicola is one you won’t want to miss.
Holding Ambition and Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Leadership Reflection
In this special Thanksgiving episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg reflects on the leadership practice of holding long-term ambition and present gratitude at the same time. Drawing from the transformation themes in Unfolded, he explores how meaningful growth unfolds through small, consistent habits that often go unnoticed in the moment. This reflection invites leaders to pause, appreciate what’s happening right now, and recognize the quiet steps that move us toward what we hope for. A grounding and timely message for leaders seeking clarity, connection, and a deeper sense of purpose this season.
Making Better Decisions: A Guide to Smarter Leadership Choices
Making decisions is a part of everyday life, but it’s especially crucial in leadership. As a leader, every choice you make—whether big or small—impacts your team, your business, and your personal life. In this episode, we explore some of the key takeaways from Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts by Annie Duke, and how these principles can help you make better decisions in all aspects of life.
Leadership Lessons from Steve Martin: Embrace Practice, Uniqueness, and Reinvention
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the book Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life by Steve Martin. We reflect on the leadership lessons found in Martin’s journey, and discuss the practice of leadership, the importance of embracing your uniqueness, and knowing when it’s time to walk away and reinvent yourself. We hope this conversation invites you to think about your own leadership lessons and the books that influence you. Enjoy!
Train to Lead: Insights for Sustainable Leadership Growth with Christian Muntean
As we enter 2025, many of us are reflecting on how we can become better leaders in the year ahead. To help us on that journey, we had the privilege of speaking with Christian Muntean, leadership consultant and author of Train to Lead: The Unstoppable Leader’s Plan for Peak Performance. In this episode, Christian shares invaluable insights on how leaders can achieve sustainable growth, avoid burnout, and create positive team cultures.
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!
Cultivating Daily Gratitude: A Transformative Approach for Leaders
In this episode, we’re exploring daily gratitude, not just as a simple act of saying “thank you,” but as a transformative practice that can enhance our lives and leadership. Gratitude is not only a holiday-specific reflection but a habit that can bring physical, mental, and relational benefits, making a profound impact on our daily lives.
Transforming Workplace Culture: Insights from Coach Kon
In today’s competitive marketplace, creating a workplace culture that engages and empowers employees is more than just a strategic goal—it’s a necessity. At the heart of this transformation is Konstantinos Apostolopoulos, better known as Coach Kon, a renowned international speaker, author of The Engagement Blueprint, and CEO of Fresh Business Solutions. In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Coach Kon shares his journey, insights, and strategies for redefining workplace culture. Enjoy!
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