The Leadership Vision Podcast explores what helps leaders, teams, and organizations navigate complexity and move forward with greater clarity, alignment, resilience, and engagement. Hosted by Nathan Freeburg and featuring conversations with Dr. Linda Schubring, Brian Schubring, and leaders and thinkers from a wide range of fields, each episode looks beneath the surface of leadership to examine the patterns shaping how we work, relate, change, and grow. Drawing from more than 25 years of work with leaders and teams, Leadership Vision brings together insights from positive psychology, applied neuroscience, organizational development, and real-world experience. We explore questions about team culture, relationships, well-being, change, communication, conflict, identity, and what it means to lead well in uncertain environments. We’re interested in better questions, deeper understanding, and practical ideas you can apply to yourself, your team, and the people you lead.
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October 26, 2026Episode 4123 min
The Need for Anchoring, How Stillness Prepares Us for Movement
Send us Fan Mail In a world filled with uncertainty, constant demands, and pressure to keep moving, how do we find the stability we need to lead well? In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg joins Dr. Linda Schubring and Brian Schubring to explore the need for anchoring and how intentional practices help us stay grounded, present, and connected to what matters most. Drawing from Brian's experience recovering from two marathons, Nathan's reflections on navigating a family health crisis, and the everyday challenges leaders face, the conversation explores the relationship between stillness and movement. Discover why anchoring doesn't necessarily mean stopping, how small daily practices can build emotional resilience, and why becoming more grounded allows us to show up more fully for others. A question to consider: What changes in the way you lead when you stop long enough to become anchored? Learn more at leadershipvisionconsulting.com . Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email : connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.com LinkedIn Facebook Leadership Vision Online ABOUT 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.
October 19, 2026Episode 4025 min
Win the Inside Game: How to Perform at Your Best Without Losing Yourself
Send us Fan Mail What if the very things driving your success are also preventing you from thriving? In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring and Nathan Freeburg discuss Steve Magness's book, Win the Inside Game: How to Move from Surviving to Thriving and Free Yourself Up to Perform. Together, they explore the tension between pursuing excellence and protecting our well-being. Why do high performers often chase accomplishments that never quite satisfy? What happens when we tie our identity to external measures of success? And how can leaders create environments where people perform at their best without sacrificing who they are along the way? Drawing on Magness's research, work with leaders and teams, and their own experiences as athletes, Nathan, Brian, and Linda discuss what it means to shift from constant striving to a healthier, more sustainable approach to performance. In this conversation, we explore: Why chasing external success can leave even the highest performers feeling unfulfilled. How identity, achievement, and emotional well-being connect. How leaders can create the conditions for success rather than obsessing over outcomes. Why genuine belonging matters more than simply fitting in. The surprising role of love, connection, and joy in sustained high performance. How letting go of a specific outcome might actually help us perform better. As Brian shares during the conversation, " There's greater power in the love of the journey than there is in the power of the outcome. " Whether you're leading an organization, developing a team, or pursuing your own ambitious goals, this conversation offers a different perspective on what it means to succeed. The question isn't whether we should stop striving for excellence. It's how we can pursue it without losing ourselves in the process. Resources Mentioned Win the Inside Game by Steve Magness Do Hard Things by Steve Magness Learn more about Leadership Vision Continue the Conversation What does winning the inside game look like for you? How do you balance ambitious goals with the relationships, experiences, and values that make pursuing them worthwhile? If this conversation resonated with you, share it with a leader, colleague, or friend who might benefit. And subscribe to the Leadership Vision Podcast for more conversations about identity, leadership, and building emotionally healthy, mentally engaged teams. Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email : connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.com LinkedIn Facebook Leadership Vision Online ABOUT 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.
October 12, 2026Episode 3915 min
Pay Attention to Your Dreams and What They Can Teach You
Send us Fan Mail What can our dreams teach us about who we are, even when they don’t come true? In this episode, Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring reflect on a recent wellness event where they shared their idea that dreams awaken identity . They explore why paying attention to the dreams that spark something within us can reveal our talents, experiences, and what may already be aligning around us. They also discuss why pursuing a dream is valuable even when the destination changes, how our bodies can signal alignment or misalignment, and why meaningful change may require small adjustments rather than a complete overhaul. In this episode: Why dreams can awaken something within us What a changing or unrealized dream can teach us How to recognize what you already have going for you Why paying attention matters How small adjustments can move us toward something new Sometimes the dream isn’t only about where you’re going. It’s about what you discover about yourself along the way. Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email : connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.com LinkedIn Facebook Leadership Vision Online ABOUT 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.
October 5, 2026Episode 3815 min
As Uncertainties Rise, Performance Falls: What Can We Do About It?
Send us Fan Mail Uncertainty is the backdrop of modern leadership. And as uncertainties rise, performance often falls. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring about why this idea has become central to Leadership Vision's work—and how leaders can respond when uncertainty begins affecting how they think, work, and lead. Instead of trying to eliminate what we can’t control, we explore how to name what’s uncertain, reconnect with what we know to be true, create space to reflect, and shift from control to curiosity. The goal isn’t certainty. It’s learning how to transform uncertainty into opportunity and continue leading well, even when we don’t know exactly what comes next. Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email : connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.com LinkedIn Facebook Leadership Vision Online ABOUT 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.
September 28, 2026Episode 3753 min
The Inner Work of Leadership with Amy Elizabeth Fox
Send us Fan Mail What if becoming a better leader requires us to slow down long enough to pay attention to what’s happening inside us? In this episode, Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring sit down with Amy Elizabeth Fox, CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership and co-author of Leading in Chaos , for a conversation about the inner work of leadership. Amy has spent more than 20 years working with senior leaders around the world, helping them explore how identity, trauma, relationships, and their own life experiences influence the way they lead. Together, we explore why so many leaders feel lonely and disconnected, what our constant speed costs us, how leaders can create spaces where people feel genuinely seen and known, and why meaningful transformation can’t be reduced to another leadership technique or framework. Amy also shares practical ways organizations can create more belonging, connection, silence, and space for people to flourish. If you’re leading through uncertainty, navigating change, or simply wondering how to become a more present and human leader, this conversation offers plenty to consider. Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email : connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.com LinkedIn Facebook Leadership Vision Online ABOUT 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.
September 21, 2026Episode 3615 min
What Do You See? Why Great Leadership Starts With Paying Attention
Send us Fan Mail What does “Leadership Vision” actually mean? Nearly 20 years ago, Nathan Freeburg asked Brian Schubring that question when they first met. In this episode, Nathan revisits it with Brian and Dr. Linda Schubring to explore an idea that remains central to our work: leadership is about your influence, and vision is about your identity. Together, they discuss why the simple question, “What do you see?” can help leaders listen with greater curiosity, understand perspectives they might otherwise miss, and adapt how they lead in a rapidly changing environment. They also offer two practical ideas for navigating uncertainty: align and adjust. Where is your influence already aligned with what’s needed right now, and what might you need to adjust to lead more effectively? Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email : connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.com LinkedIn Facebook Leadership Vision Online ABOUT 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.
September 14, 2026Episode 3515 min
We Still Use Strengths, But We Start Somewhere Deeper
Send us Fan Mail We pull back the curtain on why we rebuilt our website and what it reveals about how our leadership consulting has changed as clients face nonstop uncertainty. We explain why strengths still matter but no longer lead the conversation, and we share the CARE framework we use to help leaders find clarity, alignment, resilience, and real engagement. • why our website changed to match how our clients are transforming • strengths as a helpful tool rather than the central solution • the client “entry point” inversion from strengths-first to needs-first • how we audited our work and turned themes into CARE • clarity as the first handle when uncertainty feels like fog • aligning teams around vision, purpose, and shared “dream” • evergreen talent and building resilience under pressure • engagement that starts with self-awareness, not external tactics If you found value in this podcast or any of our other material, we would appreciate it if you would join our free email newsletter, follow us on all the socials, and leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify. It really helps other people find the show. Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email : connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.com LinkedIn Facebook Leadership Vision Online ABOUT 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.
September 7, 2026Episode 347 min
Have You Built a Life Bigger Than Your Work?
Send us Fan Mail What is work for—and who are we when we're not working? In this short Labor Day reflection, Nathan explores the history behind the holiday, our desire to find meaning in our work, and the importance of building a life that isn't defined entirely by what we do for a living. We also look at research on psychological detachment from work and why stepping away may actually help us return more engaged. One challenge for Labor Day: Make a list of five things that make you you that have nothing to do with your job. Then ask yourself: Am I giving enough time and attention to those parts of my life? Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email : connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.com LinkedIn Facebook Leadership Vision Online ABOUT 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.
August 24, 2026Episode 3330 min
Re-Broadcast: 3 Things Great Leaders Do When They Get Laid Off
Send us Fan Mail In this rebroadcast from 2023, we revisit a conversation that feels just as relevant today: What do you do when you get laid off? Losing a job—or experiencing an unexpected work transition—can be disorienting, painful, and deeply personal. In this episode, Nathan and Linda explore how leaders can navigate these moments with greater intention. We discuss: Four organizational dynamics that can signal change is coming Why self-compassion matters after losing a job The importance of caring for yourself physically and emotionally Why reaching out to your people is about more than networking How unexpected transitions can become opportunities for growth and transformation If you're navigating a career transition—or walking alongside someone who is—this conversation offers a practical reminder: give yourself permission to acknowledge what's hard, care for yourself, and stay connected to the people who know you best. Three practices for navigating a layoff: Practice self-compassion Prioritize self-care Reach out to your people Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email : connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.com LinkedIn Facebook Leadership Vision Online ABOUT 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.
August 17, 2026Episode 3227 min
What Is Leadership Vision? Revisiting Where We Started
Send us Fan Mail We're going back to where it all began! Originally released in September 2017, this was the very first episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast. Nathan Freeburg and Brian Schubring explore the early ideas behind Leadership Vision—using Strengths to better understand individuals, strengthen teams, and influence organizational culture. Nearly nine years later , much has evolved. As we prepare for the next chapter of Leadership Vision, we're revisiting where we started—and the ideas that continue to shape our work today. Support the show - Read the full blog post here! CONTACT US email : connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.com LinkedIn Facebook Leadership Vision Online ABOUT 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.
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