The Leadership Vision Blog & Podcast Archive
Mastering Workplace Conflict: Insights from Carol Bowser
Have you ever wondered how childhood experiences shape our conflict stories in the workplace? In this episode, we share an eye-opening conversation with Carol Bowser, founder of Conflict Management Strategies. Carol shares her unique journey from employment law to conflict mediation, offering profound insights on how leaders can effectively navigate conflict and foster a healthy work environment. Enjoy!
Building a Thriving Team Culture: Unlocking the Power of Strengths-Based Approaches
Have you ever wondered why some Strengths-based approaches fail while others flourish? Our founder, Brian Schubring shares his expert perspective on four common pitfalls, like diving into Strengths work before your team is ready, and typecasting your team which can stifle growth. Learn the importance of mindfulness and securing supportive partners as you embark on integrating Strengths-based approaches into your team culture. Our conversation is packed with best practices and lessons to help you persistently and thoughtfully embed Strengths into your daily interactions. Enjoy!
Transforming Setbacks into Opportunities: Insights from Amy Schoenthal
Imagine turning every setback into a stepping stone for growth and innovation. In this episode, we unpack insights from Amy Schoenthal and talk about her new book, “The Setback Cycle.” We discuss her personal journey from marketing to leadership, and illustrate how curiosity and self-awareness can transform life’s challenges into opportunities for success. Tune in for this enlightening conversation that promises to equip you with the tools to turn setbacks into a more meaningful and resilient life. Enjoy!
Revisiting the Importance of Collaboration
Happy Memorial Day! In this episode, we take a brief pause from our regular schedule to honor the holiday and reflect on the importance of collaboration. Instead of a new episode, we’re excited to re-share a valuable episode from 2021 that delves deep into the nuances of collaboration—a topic that has become increasingly relevant for us at Leadership Vision. Enjoy!
Mastering Team Communication: Insights from the Leadership Vision Podcast
In this episode, we discuss effective team communication, specifically the concept of “Teams that Get it Right.” Our conversation is peppered with actionable insights on how leaders can foster environments where every team member feels heard and valued. Enjoy!
The Hidden Power of Small Steps in Leadership
In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of taking small steps in leadership. Extraordinary leaders not only cast big visions but also break them down into achievable milestones for their teams. By doing so, they foster a sense of connection, motivate individuals, and ensure steady progress towards the ultimate goal. Enjoy
The Evolution of Clifton StrengthsFinder: Understanding and Appreciating Our Results Over Time
In this episode, we share insights on the evolution of Strengths over time. Our Themes of Strength remain consistent while our interpretation of them evolves, reflecting our personal growth and transformation. Understanding this concept requires a recognition of the significance of perspectives, self-awareness, adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to embrace growth, change, and relationships throughout our journey. We talk about these five things and give a reflection question for each one to ponder as you consider how you have come to understand and appreciate your Themes of Strength over time. Enjoy!
Unlocking Leadership Excellence: Strategies for Building a Thriving Executive Environment
An executive environment is a professional setting that focuses on the development and growth of executives within an organization. It encompasses various activities and strategies to enhance executives effectiveness and performance. When executives are developed and empowered, their better equipped to lead others, inspire innovation, and drive the organization’s success. By investing in the growth of executives organizations create a ripple effect that positively impacts the entire workforce, fostering a culture of leadership excellence and increasing the likelihood of achieving organizational goals.
At Leadership Vision, we’ve honed a comprehensive and customizable approach to cultivating a successful executive environment centered around six core elements. These services cater specifically to the unique needs of executive leaders, acknowledging that each layer of leadership has its own distinct needs.
In this episode, we share our approach and insights on six essential components for cultivating successful executive environments. We also provide valuable examples and guidance on the importance of investing in a thriving executive environment that fuels leadership excellence and propels organizational success. Enjoy!
Even if you’re not an executive or C-suite level leader, we can all learn some universal principles for success when the stakes are high. So whether you’re an aspiring leader, a seasoned executive, or simply interested in leadership development in general, this episode has a little something for you. Enjoy!
6 Tips for Successful Team Facilitation
In this episode, Brian and Linda Schubring share some of their insights and strategies for successful team facilitation. Leaders often find themselves in situations where participants have low expectations due to previous experiences of super boring, unproductive, or passive training sessions. To overcome these challenges, Brian and Linda suggest creating an engaging and interactive environment that captures the attention and participation of all team members. They also share a few valuable tips and tricks to engage your teams and help you learn how to navigate conversations with dexterity, foster meaningful connections, and facilitate productive discussions. If you’re in a rut or need to do something different, this episode can help you harness some of our methods and philosophy to maximize engagement and achieve your goals. Enjoy.
Mid-Year Reflections with the Leadership Vision Team
Last week we shared our mid-year reflection check-in, a series of questions to help you zoom in on how the first part of the year has gone and zoom out to look forward in order to create the best possible end of the year. In this episode, Brian, Linda, and I share our own mid-year reflections. We handpicked a few of our check-in questions as examples and also to share a little bit of insight into what Leadership Vision is working on as we look into the first half of this year and then look forward to the second half. Enjoy!
Pause, Reflect, Thrive: Your Mid-Year Check-In for Success
We hope you’re enjoying a fantastic week as we approach the Fourth of July holiday here in the united states. Like many of you, our team is taking some time off, so we thought we’d again share our mid-year reflection episode as we move into the second half of 2023.
This mid-year break or interruption in our regular routines, is an opportunity to reflect on how the year has gone thus far and plan for how we’d like the remainder of the year to unfold. So, whether you’re grilling, spending time with family, or simply taking a moment to yourself, let’s dive into some reflection questions that can help guide your assessment and shape your future endeavors.
Unleashing Success through People-Centric Leadership and Teamwork
In this episode, we uncover how considering the individuals within your team can be the key to unlocking remarkable success. We discuss why shifting our focus from the what and how to the who is crucial for effective leadership, share a powerful tool that can help you press pause, reflect, and build strong team foundations, and dive into real life examples of teams that have experienced this transformative journey. Whether you’re a seasoned leader, aspiring to become one, or a fresh new hire, this conversation will provide you with some practical insights and actionable steps to cultivate strong team dynamics and foster a culture of collaboration and understanding. Enjoy!
The Connection Between Self-Leadership and Leading Others
In this episode, we share a somewhat candid conversation about the challenge of recognizing personal needs and the connection between self-leadership and leading others. Throughout our discussion, Brian and I share personal anecdotes and observations about our struggles to name and prioritize individual needs. We also highlight the significance of understanding and addressing our own needs as a fundamental aspect of self-leadership and compassionate leadership towards others. Listen and reflect as we unpack these perspectives and provide some practical suggestions for recognizing and prioritizing your own needs as a leader. Enjoy!
Reframing the Narrative: Self-Care as a Leadership Tool
In this episode, we delve into the importance of naming your needs as a leader. We provide practical insights and share personal stories that will help you gain clarity and take intentional action to prioritize your needs. By the end of this episode, you will have a better understanding of how to name your needs, create space for self-reflection, and rewrite the narrative that drives your leadership journey. Enjoy!
People-Centric Leadership: The Key to Building Stronger Teams
In this episode, we discuss the multifaceted nature of knowing your people and how it can transform your leadership dynamics. Brian shares a powerful example of an executive leader who demonstrates people-centric leadership with a remarkable depth of knowledge about the personal and professional life of her team to motivate, inspire, develop, and build trust among them. We discuss this example and then explore the correlation between a leader’s self-awareness and ability to truly know and connect with others. We also cover how one can gauge their own self-awareness levels and what markers might indicate some level of a person’s understanding of themselves, and how individuals often possess valuable life lessons and strategies within themselves. Enjoy!
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