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07 Feb 2022
3 Essential Things for Tackling the Needs of Your Team
Every team that has ever existed has been presented with some sort of challenge. In fact, some people might argue that the sole purpose of a team is to tackle problems and overcome challenges. While there are many great resources on how to build a successful team, we think there are really only three essential elements for teams to tackle problems and thrive. In this episode, we discuss how to embrace compassion, courage, and connection to build successful teams. We also share a few tips for implementing these essential things on your team.
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25 Mar 2019
What we've learned about implementing change and handling conflict
Implementing Change and Dealing with Conflict is as common in teams and organizations as paperclips and email. These things can be planned, or spontaneous. They can be held with great care, or thrown about and discarded like outdated sales reports.
Change and conflict can be messy, ugly, hurtful and the cause of great frustration and anxiety.
But if you’ve worked in at least a somewhat healthy environment, you know that these two things, when handled with intentionality and grace, can be the catalyst for significant personal and business growth.
But handling them with intentionally and grace, well, that’s not always so easy.
Hello everyone, my name is Nathan Freeburg and you are listening to the Leadership Vision Podcast where we share our expertise in the discovery practice, and implementation of a Strengths-Based approach to people, teams, and culture.
Today on the podcast, Sara Schlipp-Reidel and I reflect on the topics of implementing change and handling conflict, through the lens of a recent team engagement we led. About a week ago, we worked with a client in the bay area who we’ve had the privilege to get to know for the past year. We lead them through these topics, which, as it turns out, was extremely timely for where this team was at.
On this episode, Sara and I will briefly share the Leadership Vision approach to change and conflict, then reflect on just a couple of the things we learned from working with this particular team.
We’ll share some new insights about the topics on change and conflict, as well as the process of facilitating them in the midst of a team in the thick of it. We’ll also offer a few suggestions that we think may help you navigate these two important and inevitable aspects of life on any sort of team. So keep listening.
Now normally when recording one of these reflection episodes, Sara and I would have chatted on the way to the airport, or at the airport. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out this time, but we did connect via Skype shortly after the job. Sound quality aside, there are a couple of internet hiccups that I couldn’t edit out, this may have been a little better since it gave both of us the opportunity to reflect a bit and allow our lessons learned to marinate into what you’re about to hear.
I also wanted to tell you just a tiny bit about this team. I can’t share exactly who the company is, but what’s relevant to this conversation is that this particular team is part of a very large organization who has been around since the last 80’s. They have offices all over the world, and at least two team members work and lead their own teams several time zones away. The larger organization also has some pretty solid business and cultural practices in place. They have all sorts of great vision and mission and values stuff flowing through the organization.
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.
Today on the podcast, Brian Schubring and I discuss 7 elements that lead to team health. We conducted a series of team engagement series interviews and identified these seven things as being consistent signs of healthy teams. In today’s episode, we’re going to share multiple examples of each of these seven elements to help you begin identifying the health of your team. This is important because if you know what to look for, you can do some preventative care and guide your team to a healthier future.
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.
Our culture is obsessed with goals. Personal, professional, physical, financial... you name it, goal setting is big business. But why do so many of us set goals that we either can’t or simply don’t attain? Is there a better way to set goals, should we even set goals at all, and what, if anything, might our Strengths do to help us get there?
Today on the podcast, Amy Rollinger and I will give you answers to these questions... well not really, but we will kick around a few ideas that we think may be helpful to you in your own attempts at self-improvement.
We’ll chat about some basic thoughts related to goal setting, and then share some personal examples and stories of how our own understanding of Strengths helps us on this journey. For simplicity, we’re going to talk about setting goals in the arena of physical fitness because 1.) most people set some sort of goal in this area every year, so we can all relate to it in our own way, and 2.) our physical bodies are our most valuable asset as a leader, so we better take care of it. We’ll also give some examples as it relates to leadership, family life, parenthood, and more.
We also reference a variety of other sources, so if you want to go deeper on any of that, check the links in the show notes or check out our blog post at leadershipvisionconsulting.com.
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.
28 Mar 2022
What does a Behavior-Based Interpretation of Strengths Look Like?
Our approach to interpreting Strengths is based on the behaviors of individuals, not a set of definitions found in a book. A definition does not take into consideration your personality. Your Strengths are detected in your vocabulary, posture, emotions, presence, attitudes, and actions. Understanding that your Strengths come alive in you differently from someone else gives you the freedom to interpret your Strengths as a dynamic set of talents in light of your experiences, environment, and personality.
Hello everyone, my name is Nathan Freeburg, and today on the podcast, we’ll be talking about how over the past 20+ years, we have taken this behavior-based approach to our psychometric of choice, CliftonStrengths®.
We will talk about why we’ve taken this approach, define what a behavior-based approach is, share some examples, and provide insight for how you might be able to take your behavior-based approach in understanding your Strengths.
Whether you are learning about your Strengths or helping others on their Strengths journey, this approach is effective for the interpretation and application of Strengths. So listen now.
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.
07 Mar 2022
Learn more about our Strengths Communicator Training
In this episode, we announce our next Strengths Communicator Training in Rochester, Minnesota on June 29th and 30th of 2022. This three-day in-person training is designed to help anyone enhance their skills in order to help others and ultimately yourself understand the unique behaviors of Strengths.
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.
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.
14 Mar 2022
Deep Learning through Strengths Communicator Training
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.
08 Apr 2019
Learning how to Listen Better. Understanding the 1to1 Conversation
Welcome to the Leadership Vision Podcast where we share our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of a strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture.
The 1 to 1 conversation is the foundation of everything we do when building strong teams. If you want your team to operate at the highest levels, first you have to understand your team members. By extension then, it’s good for them to understand themselves.
At Leadership Vision, the way we help teams and organizations do that, is by beginning with a one to one conversation.
Our clients recognize that the 1 to 1 conversation is a key differentiator for Leadership Vision. This 45 - 60 minute conversation is meant to stretch your thinking and challenge your assumptions. It also shines the light on how you can use your strengths positively, to impact and influence others.
But at the core of this conversation is the story of each individual person. Their hopes, fears, dreams, desires, family background and cultural context. All of that! You’d be amazed by how powerful it can be to simply listen to another person tell their story. By paying attention and asking thoughtful questions to move the story along, the 1 to 1 conversation can be a catalyst for deeper introspection, greater self-awareness, and personal acceptance. While the magnitude of this individual growth and change is immeasurable and sometimes unknown, it is undeniably profound.
Today on the podcast, Brian Schubring and I are talking about how to have a conversation with someone that helps them better understand how they are wired, within the context of their Strengths and their story. Brian and I talk about his earliest days of learning from the original Strengths Guru’s, how he has tweaked and modified those lessons over the years, and also why it’s so important to listen and not insert yourself into someone else’s story.
If you’re not someone who is using Strengths for anything besides your own personal growth and development, well, keep listening. While this episode is rooted in the world of Strengths, and perhaps seems like it’s just for Strengths professionals, there’s some very practical advice for anyone interested in having more interesting conversations at your next team off-site, family gathering, or awkward school fundraiser. So keep listening.
About The Leadership Vision Podcast
The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of
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.
Welcome to the Leadership Vision Podcast where we share our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of a strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture.
According to dictionary.com, vulnerability is the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Yuck! That sounds terrible, no wonder nobody wants to be vulnerable. Who wants to willingly open themselves up to being attacked?
I certainly don’t, but as it turns out, there’s actually a tremendous amount of positive things that can come from being vulnerable.
A personal hero of many of ours around the Leadership Vision office, is Brene Brown. She is a social scientist, author, speaker, and has done significant research on, and written extensively about the topic of vulnerability.
According to Dr. Brown, Vulnerability is “the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” It also builds trust, builds resilience, and helps you establish your personal values.
With that in mind, maybe we all should be a little more vulnerable today.
Today on the podcast, Sara Schlipp-Riedel and I talk about vulnerability. We barely scratch the surface of this deep and important topic, but we hope, at least, it will give you the permission to be a little more vulnerable and embody all of who you are meant to be.
We work with a lot of people in all industries, and over and over again, we find them struggling to express the truth of who they are. To put this in Strengths terms, they’re holding back, and not fully living out of the best parts of themselves. Maybe they are a little embarrassed about how Disciplined, or Focused they are. Maybe they don’t like that they are constantly asking questions, or always running to the next thing. I’ve met countless people who are stuffing the best parts of themselves for fear of being rejected, made fun of, or not valued if they are themselves. How many of us struggle with feelings of being not enough, or being too much of something?
Now obviously there is tremendous complexity within each of our individual stories, but we all stand to gain from hearing those stories. Sometimes that takes risking something, stepping out in vulnerability, and asking others to accept who we are.
Sara and I recorded this in what sounds like a cave, or a basement bunker of some type. It kind of was actually, but the echos were tremendous, and I know it’s not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, bu
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04 Apr 2022
Three ways Strengths can help us deal with setbacks.
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21 Mar 2022
Webinar Recap: A Taste of Strengths Communicator Training
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11 Apr 2022
Learn about the Flourishing in Strength Conference
Flourish Consulting and Leadership Vision Consulting are excited to bring you this inaugural conference focusing on the story, strategy, and the “so what” behind talents. Come ready for three engaging keynotes, networking with other growth-minded individuals, and time for reflection on what is right and good about you.
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.
18 Apr 2022
Why Communication is Key to Understanding Strengths
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How do we strengthen the relationships we have with each other? At Leadership Vision, our work is uniquely situated to help teams understand how they build relationships and understand one another. In this episode of the leadership vision podcast, we discuss team building, strengthening relationships, and how you can set up your business, organization, and even family for success. LISTEN NOW or read the blog post!
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.
Today on the podcast, we're talking with Dr. Linda Schubring, about the vital topic of Diversity and Inclusion. First, we’ll be talking broadly about our view of Diversity and Inclusion, and second, Linda will share specifics about the Diversity and Inclusion initiatives as it has been applied to her role as VP of Employee Experience at Aeritae Consulting, a Tech Consulting company in St. Paul Minnesota. Linda starts with the premise that "Diversity is what we have. Inclusion is what we do."
About The Leadership Vision Podcast
The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of a strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. We believe that knowing your Strengths is only the beginning. Our highest potential exists in the ongoing exploration of our talents. Subscribe to the Leadership Vision Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.
Please contact us if you have ANY questions about anything you heard in this episode or if you’d like to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.
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.
10 May 2022
The Connection between Physical Health and Team Health
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.
We have two new FREE resources available to help you better understand your Strengths. One is directed toward individuals, and the other is for teams. But using them together will help you get the most out of your Strengths.
For Individuals - DOWNLOAD INDIVIDUAL INSIGHTS The first new resource we’re offering is our Three Insights to Interpreting and Applying Strengths download.
Now if you’ve been following us for any length of time, you know that our approach to interpreting Strengths is based on the behaviors of individuals, not a set of definitions found in a book. A definition doesn’t take into consideration your personality. Your Strengths are detected in your vocabulary, posture, emotions, presence, attitudes, and actions. Understanding that your Strengths come alive in you differently from someone else gives you the freedom to interpret your Strengths as a dynamic set of talents in light of your experiences, environment, and personality.
Over the past 20+ years, we have taken this behavior-based approach to our psychometric of choice, CliftonStrengths®, and noticed three insights emerge from more than 50,000 conversations. These three insights can help unlock more of your uniqueness as an individual and better understand how you contribute to a team.
So in this free download, we share these three insights, give you a question to reflect on for each one, then ask you to jot down some examples that you can share with a friend, colleague, or family member. This document not only gives you more insight, but will also help you leverage your Strengths to deepen your compassion, help you take courageous and vulnerable risks, and grow relational trust.
For Teams - DOWNLOAD TEAM GUIDE The second new resource we’re offering is our Team Insight Download which contains two of our favorite process questions to ask teams.
At Leadership Vision we have a saying, “A team is anyone a leader has invited to the table.” But when the team gets to the table, then what? There is a reason your team is a team. Perhaps your team needs to accomplish some objectives or work on a project together. Maybe your team just needs to get along or get to know each other.
This download contains a team-building exercise that is a simple practice to help you learn more about team members through relational questions and intentional conversations. It’s an abbreviated form of something we do with our client teams when working together in person or over Zoom. It includes some notes for facilitators, the discussion prompts, along with some reflection questions.
Cohesive teams consist of people who understand themselves, their influence, and have a curio
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.
29 Apr 2019
Understanding Diversity and Inclusion part 2: Gender
On the show today, you’ll first hear Linda sharing a story about her work at Aeritae Consulting around gender diversity. She’ll share some low hanging fruit and then she and I will wrestle with some of these things and flesh it out just a bit into more practical terms. In addition to being one of our consultants at Leadership Vision, Linda is also the VP of Employee Experience at Aeritae. Aeritae has been a client of ours since 2010, and we have an amazingly close relationship with them. For nearly a decade, we’ve been on this Strengths-Based journey together in many ways, highlighting in what’s best in people. So, this is the context by which we’re framing this three-part series. This is part two. Enjoy!
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In this episode, we discuss five questions that we use at Leadership Vision to frame constructive conversations and build awareness and relational rapport. These five questions for team building have been really effective, and in this episode, we share a little bit about what they are and why they have become so effective for us. We hope that you can take these questions with you and share them with your team!
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.
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.
30 May 2022
Mid-Year Reflection: 10 Questions to Finish your Year Strong
Happy Memorial Day! It's nearly the halfway point of the year, and it's a great time to reflect and have a mid-year check-in. In this episode, we share questions, and some of our reflections, that you can use to reflect on how the first six months of the year have gone and perhaps how you hope that the next six months will go. These questions are pretty simple, but they're great to answer both independently and with your team.
Looking Back: Reflections on the First Half of the Year
What has gone well?
What have you been surprised by?
How are you doing?
What stood out to you?
What are you wondering about?
What do you need your colleagues to know?
Looking forward: What do you need for a successful second half of the year?
What does success look like for you?
What will make for a meaningful second half of the year?
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In this episode, we talk about leadership narrative and the importance of using your life's collective experiences and story to shape and inform who you are as a leader today. We hope you enjoy this episode as you reflect on how your leadership history has shaped you!
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.
20 Jun 2022
A tool to help you understand the Strength of WOO®
Do you have the Strength of WOO®, or do you know someone who does?
After engaging with over 50k people and their strengths, we have found the theme of WOO® is one of the most misunderstood. At its core, WOO® is a social intelligence theme. WOO® is not just a cheerleader! Instead, WOO® is adept and skillful in the social setting.
And we know that each person has a unique expression of their Strengths, but how do you know what that expression is? When two people share the same Strength, how can you determine the similarities and differences?
At Leadership Vision, we have created a tool called a ThemePrint to help you process and understand your Strengths. And since WOO® is one of the most-searched-for terms on our website, we thought we would make this ThemePrint available to download for just $4.99.
The content of this download is new and exclusive to this ThemePrint - meaning it’s not online or in any books or found in any other curriculum.
So, if you’d like to learn more about how you WOO® and perhaps feel less misunderstood by others, click the link in the show notes to download this helpful resource today.
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.
06 May 2019
Understanding Diversity and Inclusion part 3: Generations
Today on the podcast, we're talking with Dr. Linda Schubring, about Diversity and Inclusion as it relates to multiple generations working together. With more generations in the workforce than ever before, it's critical to get these groups on the same page. Listen now!
About The Leadership Vision Podcast The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of a strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. We believe that knowing your Strengths is only the beginning. Our highest potential exists in the ongoing exploration of our talents. Subscribe to the Leadership Vision Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Please contact us if you have ANY questions about anything you heard in this episode or if you’d like to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.
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.
In leadership, you will find yourself in unpredictable situations and face questions you don’t know how to answer. Rather than let that derail you, here are three things that I have found helpful when facing uncertainty.
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.
18 Jul 2022
Why Context is so important to understanding your Strengths
Do you think your Strengths change depending on the context you're in? Are your Strengths the same or different if you're at home, at school, at work, in a volunteer organization, or hanging with your family or your friends? We think they do! There is a different way that you prefer to engage and use your Strengths depending on the context that you're in.
Today on the podcast, we'll be talking about why context is key to understanding strengths, and how our Strengths Communicator Training will help you on that journey of understanding.
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.
Have your Strengths ever been misunderstood? In this episode, the experts, Brian and Dr. Linda Schubring, give a brief answer to this question. As you listen, put yourself in the mind of the person asking the question. Think about how you can connect with any of their thoughts around this idea of Strength shaming or Strengths envy.
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.
13 May 2019
Describe a Person or place that has Shaped you. How/Why?
Today's episode is part of our monthly series of Strengths reflection questions.
Describe a person who or place that has shaped you. How/Why?
It’s just one question, but we hope it will lead to several other questions to deepen your understanding not only your Strengths, but your role on a team, in a family, or any other context in which you exist. We feel it’s important to reflect on where your Strengths have come from and how your Strengths have shaped who you are today. Because we also believe that that knowledge will help you get to where you want to go tomorrow and help you reach your highest capacity for influence.
About The Leadership Vision Podcast The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of a strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. We believe that knowing your Strengths is only the beginning. Our highest potential exists in the ongoing exploration of our talents. Subscribe to the Leadership Vision Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Please contact us if you have ANY questions about anything you heard in this episode or if you’d like to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.
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.
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.
The Strengths conversation is at the heart of what we do at Leadership Vision. It is both art and science. It's structured yet organic. There are rules, suggestions, and a lot of room to go with your gut, but it is a proven process for helping people understand what makes them unique. If we had to synthesize all the things we've learned about Strengths conversations over the past 20 years, working with Strengths in the past ten years of training others, it comes down to three things. In this episode, we share three keys to hosting a successful and generative Strengths conversation.
Even if you haven't been trained in Strengths, they're great reminders for all of us as we converse with anyone.
Register here for Strengths Communicator Training!
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.
15 Aug 2022
What our Participants Say about Strengths Communicator Training
We recently asked two past cohort attendees to share how the Strengths Communicator Training impacted their lives and work. Brian Peters and Sarah Simon shared some of their biggest takeaways, how they overcame their apprehensions, and why others might be interested in completing this Certification process.
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.
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.
Over the years, Leadership Vision has helped countless teams work through various challenges, and hundreds of team leaders get unstuck. But sometimes, the leaders we help already know at least part of the answers to the questions they ask us.
In this episode, our founder and CEO, Brian Schubring, shares five pieces of advice he gives team leaders when encountering challenges. As you listen, think about some challenges you're facing on your team and use one or all of these pieces of advice to think through your situation.
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.
12 Sep 2022
What Do Your Strengths Need to Thrive and Survive?
Today on the podcast, Brian Schubring, our founder, CEO, and president (who has been working in the Strengths movement since 1999), talks to us about how to understand what our Strengths need to thrive and what they need to survive. We have found that you know you’ve reached a deeper level of awareness when you can articulate exactly what your Strengths need in both situations. Thriving and surviving may seem like contradictory or even opposite states of being, but we’ve found them to be more similar than different.
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In this episode, we present four common expressions of leadership and ask you to identify which one resonates with you the most. Then, we ask you to look at the “Common Issues” or flip-sides to those expressions and do the same. We hope you do this with a trusted friend or family member and see what happens.
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.
03 Oct 2022
Three Questions to help you Navigate Personal Change
In this episode, we discussed the importance of reflecting on transition and share three questions to help you succeed. Fall is naturally a time of change, from the changing of the seasons, the leaves, or more specific changes like children going back to school and business preparing for the year's final quarter. Brian, Linda, and Nathan reflect on the past few months of changes and discuss what we each need to be best prepared for what is next.
We discuss this and then ask you to reflect on three questions:
1. what sort of transition or change am I going through right now? 2. what do I need to succeed during this time? And 3. what does well-being mean for me today?
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.
20 May 2019
Expressing the Identity of your Team Through Image and Metaphor
About The Leadership Vision Podcast The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of a strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. We believe that knowing your Strengths is only the beginning. Our highest potential exists in the ongoing exploration of our talents. Subscribe to the Leadership Vision Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Please contact us if you have ANY questions about anything you heard in this episode or if you’d like to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.
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.
10 Oct 2022
Unlearning Leadership: Redefining Best Practices for Growth
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, host Nathan Freeburg and founder Brian Schubring discuss the importance of unlearning outdated leadership principles to foster personal and organizational growth. They share insights on how leaders often need to break down old stereotypes and practices that no longer serve them to pave the way for new opportunities. The episode includes a recap of an in-depth conversation between Brian and a high-ranking executive client, illustrating the practical application of these ideas in a real-world context. We challenge you to reflect on what you might need to unlearn in your leadership journey to reach the next level of effectiveness.
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.
17 Oct 2022
3 Unexpected things we learned from 70 international leaders
In the summer of 2022, Brian and Linda Schubring worked with 70 leaders at an international school in Europe. Over seven work days, they learned so much from the educators there. Today on the podcast, Brian and Linda will share three unexpected things they learned from these leaders.
Why the mission of an organization needs to be communicated early and often.
How Strengths are not the end goal but merely a tool.
And how taking risks might be something you're missing in your organization.
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.
24 Oct 2022
4 Ways we Improve Human Potential Through Coaching
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31 Oct 2022
Appreciation: Practicing a positivity bias toward yourself and others
We believe coaching is about helping people go from potential to performance. In this episode, we share a very special conversation and coaching session between Brian Schubring and Nathan Freeburg. Brian walks Nathan through our appreciation-focused coaching session, one of 12 different processes we use with clients. They discuss appreciation, different ways that we can appreciate ourselves and appreciate others, and how that can help bolster our self-awareness and knowledge around Strengths.
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.
Leadership Vision now offers a virtual team-building experience that uses the language of Strength to deepen relationships and enhance team health. Today on the Leadership Vision Podcast, Brian, Linda, and Nathan will discuss this new opportunity to engage your team. We'll share the three elements of this training, who this training is designed for, and some of the big takeaways your team will enjoy upon completion.
This virtual team-building experience will surprise you and your team with a deeper understanding and applicability of Strengths. At the end of the experience, everyone will have a better idea about how to look for Strengths in personal and professional contexts.
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.
At Leadership Vision, we want to shine a light on the goodness of humans, the potential of teams, and what it would mean if organizations were thriving and casting light into the world. In this episode, we discuss three urgent challenges that leaders must focus on. These challenges are to know your people, invest in your people, and keep your people.
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.
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.
Happy Memorial Day! Memorial day is a day Americans honor those who have served in the Armed Services. It’s also the unofficial start to summer in the united states, so maybe you’re headed to a cabin somewhere, or staying home and relaxing at a picnic with friends and family. Whatever you’re doing, we hope it’s life-giving.
I’m actually in Chicago at the moment at a big family gathering myself, and the rest of our team is doing other life-giving, non-work sorts of things. So, we’re taking a break from our normally scheduled podcast this week and encourage you to find something fun to do as well.
We’ll be back next week with a new episode of the leadership vision podcast where we share our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of a strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture.
We are sharing a few of the responses we received to our May Strengths Question, so make sure you listen now!
We love hearing these stories and we’d love to hear from you - about this or anything else, so please drop us a line here. We’d love to help you and your team as you discover what it’s like to develop your Strengths, the Strengths of your team, or the Strengths of your organization.
I’m Nathan Freeburg, and on behalf of our entire team, thanks for listening and we’ll see you next week!
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.
07 Dec 2022
How to Expand Your Understanding & Expertise in the Application of Strengths!
The new year is just about here, and it is time to start planning how you will grow, develop, and invest in yourself in 2023. Learn more here!
We connect daily with people who have received their CliftonStrengths report and love what they have learned about themselves. Yet, at the same time, they are hungry for a deeper understanding and application of strengths.
Does this sound like you?
What you read in books and reports is just the beginning of what there is to know about the language and lens of strengths.
This is why we created our “Seeing Strengths from a New Perspective” online course. This 6-part course is designed to help you understand the ideas and concepts of strengths and productively apply them in your life.
If you are looking for the best resource to guide the development of your strengths in 2023, this course is for you!
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.
It's the end of the year 2022, and as Brian, Linda, and I were reflecting on what we wanted to discuss for our last episode of the year, we hit record, and it led to this wonderful conversation. This episode's theme is authentic connection, purposeful connection, and understanding the why behind what we're doing.
This isn't a scripted episode about the top three things to do with Strengths on your team. It's more of a conversation about pausing. So here it is, our final episode of the year. We hope you have a great holiday season and will see you in the new year. Cheers!
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.
This time of year, January, many people, maybe even you, are setting goals, especially involving fitness and other health-related pursuits. It could be exercising, eating better, trying to accomplish specific achievements or milestones, or just trying to incorporate more movement into your daily life. Whatever it is, all of that involves disciplined learning and unlearning certain behaviors. This is true of anything you want to get better at, whether parenting, podcasting, or pursuing your loft goals. We need to move beyond the space we’re currently in and move into what could be an area that’s a little scary.
Today on the show, we will explore and unpack this idea of what it takes to become Leadership Lean. Brian shares his four L model, which includes Listening, Leaning, Learning, and finally, Leading.
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.
As 2022 is now over, and all the hope and optimism of 2023 is standing before us, we wanted to take a moment to pause and reflect on three of our favorite podcast episodes from the past 12 months.
Today's episode contains three snippets from longer conversations focusing on helping leaders transform how they express their beauty and brilliance.
As we charge into the new year, we imagine a place where people feel connected and a certainty of purpose emerges. We believe people are the most important focus of attention and investment in this place. As you think about what you want to accomplish this year and maybe what your team wants to accomplish, we'd love to be one of several resources you engage in to make those goals a reality.
If you've been listening to our podcast for a while, consider this a refresher course on all things self-improvement. If you're newer to the show, this episode is like an appetizer of larger lessons that will hopefully entice you to go back into the catalog and listen to the full episodes. I've included links in the show notes and accompanying blog post.
So these three brief lessons today focus on learning from our past experiences, investing in the people around you, and deepening your self-awareness in Strengths.
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.
16 Jan 2023
How Leaders can Apply Strengths to Different Contexts
In this episode, we explore the idea of self-awareness and how it can help you understand and apply your Strengths in different contexts. Self-awareness helps us better know ourselves, recognize how we show up in the world, and understand how we can contribute to an organization. We also share a brief activity to help you to start thinking about the different contexts of your Strengths. Enjoy!
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.
23 Jan 2023
Reflections on Growth & Change at Leadership Vision
This episode is a bit of a look back to look forward. In 2023, Leadership Vision will be shifting and getting more clear about what we do, what we offer to our clients, and how we help people understand and express their beauty and brilliance. We had a whole episode mapped out about our new direction when we realized that we should pause and take a moment to reflect on how we got to this point. In doing that, we came up with three questions for you to consider as you think about your contributions to your team. The first question is what stands out about this past year. How have you grown in the past year, and what contributions have you made?
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.
We want to inspire you to really think differently about the way you're approaching your job, your parenting or family life, or community activities. And it starts with understanding your values. In this episode, we discuss how our values have shaped the direction of Leadership Vision, plus three steps for creating your own vision for the new year.
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.
In this episode, we discuss three big changes we're going through at Leadership Vision. We talk about why and how these changes affect you, our listeners, readers, and watchers, and then share a little bit about our change process and how we arrived here.
Inevitably you will face some changes this year. Maybe you're going through one right now. Our hope is that this episode can be not only a resource but also a source of motivation and encouragement when you inevitably feel stuck or lost.
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.
In this episode, we discuss team composition, positive team culture, and steps leaders can take to implement positive team culture on their teams. It only takes three things, and it's so, so, so easy to do! Maybe not that easy, but it is possible!
We have a lot more coming in 2023 about team culture, creating team culture, curriculum and courses, and communities that can help you build a strong and positive team culture. Stay tuned!
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.
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.
27 Feb 2023
How to Create Belonging, Significance, and Meaning on your Team
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.
At Leadership Vision, we believe everyone is designed for influence and can move from potential to performance through an intentional process of self-reflection and self-actualization.
Our Become a Stronger Woman of Influence course is a 3-part course that will help you own and practice the power of your life story. You will be inspired to take action as you build your confidence to leverage your influence.
We are excited to announce our new course designed to inspire female leaders to ponder their stories, influence, and role in writing a positive narrative with others. It’s about storytelling, becoming a stronger woman of influence, and understanding the power that lies within our own narratives.
In this episode, we talk about what inspired our new course and how you can harness the power of your story. Enjoy!
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.
In this episode, we talk about the Leadership Vision manifesto. We discuss how and why we created our manifesto and how you can create your own manifesto or statement of purpose. We hope this episode inspires you to think more deeply about your work and your 'why.'
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.
20 Mar 2023
Three Lessons about Strengths Everyone Needs to Hear
Brian has been immersed in Strengths since almost day one and learned from one of the masters. Recently he was cleaning out his desk and came across notes from his learnings over 20+ years ago. In this episode, we discuss three powerful lessons he has learned about Strengths and how we can apply them today. Enjoy!
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.
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.
Today on the show, we will discuss what the best leaders do when they have to execute a layoff or work separation.
In a previous episode, we talked about what an individual can do when they get laid off, and today we thought we would hop on the other side of the table. Now there are good ways and not-so-good ways that people get let go. I'm sure you can think of an example from your own life or movies or stories you've heard from friends or family members. But in today's episode, we want to share what we've learned from helping many leaders do this correctly. Enjoy!
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.
Today on the Leadership Vision Podcast, we're talking with Carrie Jones, one of our consultants, and COO here at Leadership Vision. You may remember her Strengths Question from a few weeks ago when she asked us to reflect on a person who, or place that has shaped who we are today. We believe that taking the time to reflect on people or experiences in our lives is critically important to understanding who we are today, and how we show up for the people around us. Sp today, Carrie will be sharing several stories about someone in her life who played an integral part in who she has become.
About The Leadership Vision Podcast
The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of a strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. We believe that knowing your Strengths is only the beginning. Our highest potential exists in the ongoing exploration of our talents. Subscribe to the Leadership Vision Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Please contact us if you have ANY questions about anything you heard in this episode or if you’d like to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.
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.
10 Apr 2023
How to Use Strengths with Your Team in 90 Minutes or Less
Team leaders regularly ask us how they can use Strengths in a short team-building meeting or off-site experience. While brevity with Strengths is better than nothing, creating healthy teams takes ongoing, meaningful engagement. Understanding Strengths is an ongoing process, but you gotta start somewhere!
Today on the podcast, we outline how to use Strengths in a 60 - 90 minute team building meeting. It's meant to give you tools to start the conversation in the Strengths world, create a positive experience, and then hopefully move into more engaging Strengths-based conversation.
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.
Leaders are taught that being tougher is the key to overcoming any challenge. But what does it mean to be tough? For many, that may mean hiding your fears, insecurities, or weaknesses no matter what you’re up against. It’s the idea that rolling up one’s proverbial sleeves, putting in more hours, or grinding it out is the only way to get what you need.
But is that really true? That the key to toughness and, therefore, success for leaders comes down to who can hold on tighter? We don’t think so, and neither does the author, performance expert, executive coach, and runner, Steve Magness.
We’ll share a brief overview of this book, give a couple of our biggest takeaways, then share a few tips to help you better understand toughness and how you can apply that to your leadership and do Hard Things.
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.
Recently, Brian and Dr. Linda Schering were at a gathering of C-level leaders who were gathered to learn how to be better at their jobs and how to be better at what they do. And guess what? If there was one single thing that we learned from being there, it was this; their pain points are the same as our pain points, just amplified a bit.
And today on the podcast, we're gonna discuss what these pain points are and what we learned about how to navigate them. Whether you're a C-level leader or a fresh new hire outta college, today's podcast will give us some tools to help navigate the challenging landscape of today's work environment. So keep listening!
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.
01 May 2023
How the Best Leaders Slow Down and Make Better Decisions When Faced with Challenges
Leaders face challenges all the time. Some are small, like a team member struggling with a project. Others are large, like a global pandemic. But no matter the size of the challenge, the best leaders all have one thing in common: they know how to slow down and make better decisions through action and accountability.
In this episode, you'll hear what we've learned working with the best leaders on how to slow down and make better decisions when faced with challenges:
Take a step back. When facing a challenge, getting caught up in the moment is easy. Your adrenaline is pumping, your mind is racing, and you want to make a decision and move on. But before you do anything, take a step back and give yourself time to process what's happening. This will help you to calm down, think more clearly, and make a better decision.
Gather information. Once you've taken a step back, it's time to gather information. This doesn't mean you need to have all the answers before you make a decision. But it does mean that you need to understand the situation as best you can. Talk to people who are involved, research the issue, and gather as much data as possible. The more information you have, the better you'll be to make sound decisions.
Don't be afraid to ask for help. No one is an island. And even the best leaders need help sometimes. If you're struggling to make a decision, don't be afraid to ask for help from your team, colleagues, or a trusted advisor. Sometimes, all you need is a fresh perspective to help you see things more clearly.
These tips can help you slow down, make better decisions, and lead your team through even the most challenging times.
If you're a leader, we encourage you to use these tips the next time you're faced with a challenge. By slowing down, gathering information, and asking for help, you can make better decisions and lead your team through even the most difficult times.
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.
There are a number of reasons why leaders should wake up early. First, it gives them more time to prepare for the day ahead. Second, it helps them to be more productive and effective. Third, it can help them to be more mindful and present.
But we know all these things, right? In today's episode, Brian and Nathan talk about why leaders get up early and take questions from members of our community. This was recorded live!
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.
In today's competitive business environment, leaders must perform at their best. They must think critically, make sound decisions, and motivate their teams. But how can they achieve all of this and more? The answer lies in leveling up. This involves increasing your skills and knowledge and being more present, engaged, and effective. It also means being prepared for any challenge that comes your way.
Brian Schubring and I discuss three essential elements for becoming a next-level leader on our podcast. We encourage you to reflect on what it takes to show up, grow up, and pro up in your role.
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.
In this episode, Nathan discusses the idea of "dominant pairs of strengths." Typically, strengths work in pairs, and individuals often resonate more with two particular strengths. Nathan offers a straightforward activity to help identify your dominant pair of strengths. Additionally, Nathan shares his dominant pair of strengths and provides examples of how he utilizes this pair in various situations. It is essential to understand how your other strengths support your dominant pair.
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.
29 May 2023
From Embarrassment to Empowerment: Embracing Lessons in Leadership
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we introduce a new series called "That's Just What Leaders Do." We invite you to join the conversation between Brian Schubring and Nathan Freeburg, who shares valuable insights on the importance of learning lessons.
Brian recounts a personal story from 22 years ago when he presented a proposal to a client and missed an opportunity to negotiate a higher contract. The lesson he learned was that leaders learn from the past, the present, and the future. They let past lessons lie, learn from the present moment, and prepare for future lessons.
Through this engaging discussion, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences, discover how to stay open to learning and share their lessons with others.
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.
17 Jun 2019
Strengths misunderstandings and what to do about them
Today on the Leadership Vision Podcast, Steph Wahlund and I are doing a deep dive on the nuances of a couple of Themes of Strength. Specifically, Analytical and Deliberative, Maximizer and Competition, and Achiever and Activator. As we mentioned at the top of the show, our original intent was to talk about the ways Strengths have been misunderstood. Common questions we get about them, and to explain the finer points of how certain Themes of Strengths manifest in general ways that everyone can understand. We still do that in this episode, but as you’ll hear, Steph and I started talking more about the way our own Strengths show up and are misunderstood. We talked through a few of the highs and lows of working with someone who has a Strength that is misunderstood. We also veer into the lane of our Team Engagement series, but it’s actually a really helpful conversation that I think anyone listening can take something away from as it related to working with others on a team.
About The Leadership Vision Podcast
The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of a strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. We believe that knowing your Strengths is only the beginning. Our highest potential exists in the ongoing exploration of our talents. Subscribe to the Leadership Vision Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Please contact us if you have ANY questions about anything you heard in this episode or if you’d like to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.
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.
05 Jun 2023
People-Centric Leadership: The Key to Building Stronger Teams
In today's episode, Nathan Freeburg and Brian Schubring discuss the importance of leaders knowing their people. They emphasize the significance of understanding individuals in their personal, emotional, and relational contexts. They share an example of an executive leader who demonstrated deep knowledge of her team members, which allowed her to motivate, inspire, and develop them effectively. The discussion highlights the correlation between a leader's self-awareness and their ability to know and connect with others. It emphasizes intentionality, time, and adaptability in the process of knowing people, while discouraging forced interactions.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
It's good to take a moment and think about how well you know yourself when it comes to your professional, relational, and emotional sides. Your level of self-awareness can greatly impact your ability to understand others. Are there any areas where you feel like you could improve your understanding of yourself?
Have you thought about any personal growth or development practices for yourself? This is a great way to consider areas of growth in your life, whether it's in relationships, parenting, or challenges you've faced. These experiences can give you a better understanding of yourself and others.
Take some time to think about how you can consciously get to know others better. What can you do to create opportunities for deeper connections and understanding in your work environment? Remember that being intentional, taking time, and being adaptable are all important as you work towards building meaningful relationships with your team. How can you encourage genuine and authentic interactions?
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.
12 Jun 2023
Reframing the Narrative: Self-Care as a Leadership Tool
Ever wondered why, as leaders, we often neglect our own needs in favor of prioritizing the needs of our team and organization? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with our founder, Brian Schubring, as we reveal the truth behind this common leadership struggle and how it can negatively impact our ability to lead effectively.
In our discussion, we tackle the importance of naming and normalizing our personal needs as leaders, ranging from emotional, physical, intellectual, relational, spiritual, to temporal. Brian shares how stress, threat, and negativity can cloud our thinking and decision-making, and offers practical tips on creating space for reflection to identify our essential needs. Plus, we share personal stories and insights to help you gain clarity and take intentional action to address your unique needs without sacrificing your well-being.
We also explore the significance of prioritizing self-care and rewriting the narrative that often dictates our actions and decisions, especially when we're feeling overwhelmed. By doing so, not only do we benefit ourselves, but we also positively impact our team and organization. Don't miss this powerful episode that will help you become a more self-aware and effective leader, unlocking your full potential in both your personal and professional life.
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.
19 Jun 2023
The Connection Between Self-Leadership and Leading Others
How well do you take care of yourself as a leader? Listen in as Nathan Freeburg and Brian Schubring explore leadership's often-overlooked aspect: meeting our personal needs. It's time to prioritize self-leadership and self-care to ignite our ability to lead others with compassion and effectiveness.
Through sharing personal anecdotes and experiences, we dive into the challenges of balancing individual needs with the needs of the larger system. Discover practical suggestions for recognizing and prioritizing your needs as a leader, and uncover the connection between self-leadership and leading others.
Don't miss this enlightening episode as we empower you to become the best leader you can be by first understanding and meeting your needs.
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.
26 Jun 2023
Unleashing Success through People-Centered Leadership and Teamwork
What's the secret sauce to unlocking remarkable success within your team? It's all about focusing on the individuals! Join us as we discuss the importance of shifting our focus from the work itself to the people behind it, and reveal how understanding the role of individuals and their growth within a team is essential for achieving collective goals. We'll also share a powerful tool, the Cliffsman Strengths tool, that can help you identify and harness the unique strengths of each team member, fostering collaboration and personal growth.
Discover how cultivating curiosity and understanding the individuals in your team can help bring out the best in everyone. We explore the importance of investing in yourself and your team, taking the time to pause and create a culture of collaboration that will help you succeed. You'll hear real-life examples of teams that experienced this transformative journey, from initial skepticism to remarkable outcomes when individuals were seen and valued for their contributions. So, whether you're a seasoned leader, aspiring to become one, or a fresh new hire, tune in to learn practical insights and actionable steps to cultivate strong team dynamics and foster a culture of collaboration and understanding.
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.
Today on the Leadership Vision Podcast, Steph Wahlund and I are again doing a deep dive on the nuances of a couple of Themes of Strength: Woo and Relator, Input and Learner. We talk about some of the common differences and similarities between these Themes of Strength. These two pairs are, in some ways, similar, and can be confused with one another. We answer common questions about them and try to explain their finer points.
The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of a strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. We believe that knowing your Strengths is only the beginning. Our highest potential exists in the ongoing exploration of our talents. Subscribe to the Leadership Vision Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Please contact us if you have ANY questions about anything you heard in this episode or if you’d like to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.
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.
03 Jul 2023
Pause, Reflect, Thrive: Your Mid-Year Check-In for Success
As we move into the second half of 2023, have you taken a moment to reflect on your accomplishments, surprises, and areas of growth so far? What if we told you that a simple mid-year reflection could help you make the rest of this year successful and meaningful? In this episode, Nathan Freeberg leads you through a thought-provoking reflection process, discussing what has gone well, what has surprised us, and what we need from our colleagues to make the rest of 2023 the best it can be.
Whether you're grilling, spending time with family, or just taking a moment to yourself, this episode offers valuable insights that can shape your path forward. With questions that can be answered in as little as 5 minutes or explored in greater depth, you'll be guided to acknowledge your achievements, evaluate your actions, and set clear intentions for the remainder of the year. Don't miss this opportunity to join us in an engaging conversation that can help you gain clarity, connect with others, and create a strong path for the future. And as always, we genuinely want to support you on this journey, so feel free to reach out and share your own reflections with us.
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.
10 Jul 2023
Reflections from the First Half: Resilience, Partnerships, and Big Dreams
Are you ready to dream bigger and overcome fear? What if you could reflect on the past, adapt to the present, and more robustly plan for the future? Brace yourself as we take you through a journey that traverses the peaks and valleys of our experiences in the first half of the year, and the bold dreams we're churning for the second half.
Our journey has been a myriad of experiences. We pause mid-year to ruminate on our leaps and dips, sharing our individual perspectives on our progress. The resilience of the human spirit has been a constant theme as we've partnered with Brian, finding joy even amidst challenges. This partnership, coupled with exposure to different environments and cultures, has been a catalyst for our growth and expansion.
And then there's our online community. Is it misread, wrongly implemented, or merely in need of more time and effort? We've had our share of these debates. Recognizing when we're sowing seeds versus transplanting ideas has been crucial. The key? Patience and time. And let's not forget about dreaming bigger and battling fear. We acknowledge Linda's leadership in shaping our dreams and vision, and take a hard look at how our fears can sometimes limit us. But, here’s the thing - we're committed to living a big enough dream in the second half of the year, and we encourage you to join us on this journey.
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.
17 Jul 2023
Mastering the Art of Successful Team Facilitation with Brian and Linda Schubring
Have you ever wondered how successful leaders master the art of team facilitation? How do they engage their team and foster an environment of productive discussions? With Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring as our esteemed guests, we unravel these mysteries. They share their wealth of knowledge, gained from facilitating over 400 teams, to help us navigate everyday facilitation struggles. We explore elevating past low expectations and creating a dynamic environment that encourages active participation and captures everyone's attention.
Engaging your team is not just about sharing information; it's about sparking conversations that foster meaningful connections. Reflecting on a formative conversation with an educator, Brian shares enlightening insights on maintaining attention during lengthy discussions. We draw parallels from stand-up comedy, where audience interaction is critical. This discussion leads us to the art of 'people-centric' facilitation, where the material is delivered intentionally and in an adaptable manner, prioritizing people and their unique responses.
In the final part, we delve into a strengths-based approach to leadership, discussing how facilitation can propel teams forward. We underscore creating a supportive yet challenging environment where every voice is valued. The Schubertings share their unique perspective on the importance of facilitators understanding the nuances between different teams and tailoring their roles to best leverage the strengths of each team. Buckle up for an enlightening episode that promises a fresh outlook on successful team facilitation.
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.
24 Jul 2023
Unlocking Leadership Excellence: Strategies for Building a Thriving Executive Environment
What's the secret to creating a successful organization? It's all about building an environment that supports and nurtures executive leadership. Our latest episode brings you insights into our unique approach to fostering leadership excellence, centered around six core elements. We share some practical examples, highlighting the massive impact that investing in executive development can have on your entire workforce and discussing the nuances of this kind of transformative approach.
Ever wondered what goes on in those private executive sessions or how succession planning factors into a thriving executive environment? We go behind the scenes, exploring everything from the power of one-on-one executive coaching to the immense value of protected sessions with the top brass. We also break down the significance of succession planning in smoothly integrating new blood into the executive environment. The conversation does not end there!
In the final segment, we shift our focus to executive services and their critical role in shaping team culture. Taking you through the process of creating a 360 evaluation, we underline the need for understanding the specific environment and the importance of feedback. We examine the unique customization of executive services to the culture, including how the executive's laser vision can lead to specific service requests. We wrap up by emphasizing the importance of identifying and addressing executive needs, understanding team dynamics, and creating a safe space for discussing pressures. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring leaders, seasoned executives, and anyone with a vested interest in leadership development so do not miss out!
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.
31 Jul 2023
Understanding and Appreciating Our Strengths Over Time
What if our understanding and appreciation of our strengths is a constantly evolving journey, shaped by our experiences and personal growth? Prepare to embark on a fascinating exploration of how this evolution can occur and the magic that happens when we learn to maximize these strengths in new, empowering ways. This riveting discussion revolves around five critical areas - shifting perspectives, expanding self-awareness, adaptability and flexibility, embracing growth and change, and relationships. We encourage you to reflect on how your interpretation of your strengths has transformed over time through thought-provoking questions.
In the second part of our discussion, we challenge you to remain curious about your unique abilities. How can they be harnessed for personal growth and team empowerment? We'll be unveiling resources that can help you develop your strengths and implement a strengths-based approach in your organization. The Clifton Strengths Finder Assessment psychometric is our guide, illustrating how life experiences and personal growth can shift the context and application of our strengths. By the end of this episode, we promise you'll have a newfound appreciation for your strengths and understand how they can be maximized to benefit not only yourself but also others. Don't keep this knowledge to yourself, share our episode with someone who could benefit from better understanding their strengths.
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.
Today on the podcast, Brian Schubring and Nathan Freeburg discuss seven elements that lead to team health. We conducted a series of team engagement series interviews and identified these seven things as being consistent signs of healthy teams. In today’s episode, we’re going to share multiple examples of each of these seven elements to help you begin identifying the health of your team. This is important because if you know what to look for, you can do some preventative care and guide your team to a healthier future.
If you have questions about anything you here in this episode, please drop us an email at connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.com, there’s also a link in the show notes, or reach out on our blog, or social media platform of choice.
About the Leadership Vision Podcast
The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of a strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. We believe that knowing your Strengths is only the beginning. Our highest potential exists in the ongoing exploration of our talents.
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.
Ever get stuck trying to navigate your way through a massive project or goal? You’ll want to tune into our latest episode where we, alongside guest Brian Schubering, reveal the power of breaking big visions into small, achievable steps. We draw parallels to a captivating tale from Brian's recent trip to Maui, where he watched a stranded yacht inch its way off a reef and into the harbor. The captain’s calculated, step-by-step approach provides an insightful metaphor for effective leadership.
We delve deeper into this concept in our discussion titled 'Big Goals, Small Steps'. Using commonplace analogies - a yacht, a house, a car - we illustrate how leaders can dissect large visions into digestible tasks, making them not just comprehensible, but also attainable for their teams. We’ll also talk about the motivational boost that comes from meeting interim targets, whether weekly, monthly, or quarterly. So, whether you're a leader struggling to communicate your vision or an individual feeling overwhelmed by a big goal, this episode will equip you with the strategies you need to set your sights high and then conquer it, one small step at a time.
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.
14 Aug 2023
The Role of Human Connection in Collaborative Success featuring Jeff Brown
Prepare for a riveting exploration of collaboration's power. The guest in the spotlight is none other than the revered speaker, business coach, and trendsetter Jeff Brown. From his fascinating career journey since age 18, Jeff unveils the threads of collaboration that have stitched together his decades of experience. Hear about his time at Apple, where Steve Jobs recognized Jeff's potential and commissioned him to envision the future.
The dynamics of innovation and collaboration have transformed over the years, and we unravel these changes alongside you. We journey through the timeline of innovations' adoption, understanding the critical role of collaboration in bridging diverse backgrounds and expectations. While new communication channels have accelerated this adoption, we can't ignore the persistent, emotional resistance to change. Jeff shares his insights on these hurdles and the strategies to navigate them effectively.
Finally, we zoom into the essence of human connection in collaboration. Witness how this indispensable element can propel small businesses to unprecedented success. Get ready to soak in invaluable lessons on collaboration, innovation, and human connection that can pivot the trajectory of your business in today's dynamic environment.
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.
21 Aug 2023
Unlocking the Power of Empathetic Listening for Effective Leadership
Are you ready to revolutionize your leadership style? Harness the power of empathetic listening and transform your team dynamics. In this episode of the Leadership Vision podcast, we delve into the difference between empathy and compassion, unraveling the psychological and neurological aspects of empathetic listening. We share how empathetic listening can provide valuable insights into your team's needs and concerns and create a safer, more trusting space for your team.
Imagine a workplace bubbling with innovation, openness, and acceptance. This is achievable through the power of empathetic listening. We discuss how it can drive team development and enhance communication. We also explore the profound psychological needs of humans - meaning, belonging, and significance - and how, as a leader, you can use these needs to foster stronger connections within your team.
We also share crucial questions every leader should ask themselves and recommend resources to deepen your understanding of this vital skill. We close by sharing how having an open and receptive attitude in conversations is essential to ensuring your team feels heard and valued.
Join us on this transformative journey and unlock the power of empathetic listening. Everyone can and should utilize it!
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.
28 Aug 2023
Our Top 4 Lessons from Coaching High-Level Leaders
Ever wonder why some teams just seem to click while others struggle? Well, we've been there too, and for the past 25 years, we've been on a quest to unpack the complexities of team dynamics. We're sharing our journey with you, from being accidental business owners to becoming strengths-based coaches, we help teams thrive and make workplaces healthier. We're going to let you in on the magic of self-appreciation and how it can cultivate trust, often obstructed by the negative narratives in our cultures. We'll also share some practical tips on fostering a positive mindset, a secret weapon when it comes to facing challenges head-on.
In our quest to enhance team collaboration, we've discovered an often overlooked element - perception. It's a powerful tool that shapes our influence on others. Yet, many of us are unaware of its potency. We'll dissect how understanding others' perceptions of us, fueled by self-awareness and self-acceptance, can lead to profound growth. And it's not just about individuals - we'll explain how coaching teams offers valuable insights into our own perceptions and behaviors. For the introverted among you, we'll cover the significance of data points and the importance of recognizing and fueling positive behavior.
Finally, we get to the heart of it all - a strengths-based approach to leadership and team culture. It's changing the game, and we're going to share how you can adopt this approach to supercharge your team. Uncover the power of trust and perception in shaping your influence on others. We're also providing resources and tips to help you embrace a strengths-based approach. Tune in, and let's start turning your team into a powerhouse.
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.
Isn't it time we reframe failure? What if we told you that failing might be the secret ingredient to your success? Or at least failing in the right way. In this next installment of our series, "It's What Leaders Do," this podcast episode explores the counterintuitive concept of embracing failure as essential to leadership success. Inspired by a study of engineers at Google, we delve into setting audacious goals, regardless of the potential for failure - a concept akin to a pole vaulter who always lands safely, no matter the outcome.
We also discuss the power of a Strengths-based approach and how it can revolutionize your leadership style. We explore how the freedom to fail, adapt, and express can reveal and enhance the Strengths of individuals and teams. We also underscore the importance of sharing your visions and missed goals, a strategy that can fuel your team's momentum, even when facing setbacks.
So, join us in this enlightening episode as we shed light on the art of harnessing failure to propel your leadership journey.
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.
11 Sep 2023
Building Bonds: The Key to a Healthy and Happy Workplace
Have you ever wondered how fostering connection and community can revolutionize your workplace culture? In this episode, Dr. Linda, Brian Schubring, and I explore the topic of cultivating a sense of connection and community in the workplace. We were inspired by the Surgeon General's recent report on workplace mental health and well-being. The report provided insightful recommendations that overlapped with our work promoting healthy team cultures.
Our conversation highlights the importance of inclusivity and belonging in the workplace. We emphasize the benefits of taking the time to get to know our colleagues personally. We suggest that building connections should not be overthought, and leaders should try different activities or events to foster a sense of community, whether in-person, remote, or hybrid workplaces.
In the second half, we continue to uncover the immense benefits of a connected and inclusive workplace community. We share insights on nurturing trusted relationships and leveraging diversity to create meaningful bonds. From informal gatherings to affinity groups, we share how even the simplest activities can enhance team dynamics and create a positive culture.
So, if you're a leader looking to improve workplace mental health and well-being, or just interested in learning more about these vital topics, you'll enjoy this conversation.
As you listen to our discussion, we encourage you to reflect on how your team or organization ensures everyone's voice is heard and included in decision-making.
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.
18 Sep 2023
The Impact of Trust on Personal and Professional Dynamics
Ever wondered why trust is such a critical factor in human relationships and organizational dynamics? This episode peels back the layers of the intricate concept of trust, exposing its psychological underpinnings and the role lived experiences play in shaping our perspective on trust. Dr. Linda Schubring, Brian Schubring, and Nathan Freeburg discuss their trust stories and explore why organizations are perpetually engaged in trust conversations. Join us as we unravel how trust, a seemingly simple concept, can make or break relationships capable of weathering change and conflict.
In this episode, we'll consider the two prevalent categories people fall into: those who trust instinctively and those who require solid proof before extending trust. Reflecting on our personal experiences, we'll discuss the diverse definitions of trust within a team and the potential benefits of these differences. We'll delve into the experiences, behaviors, and emotions associated with trust, noting how these vary among individuals.
Consider your definition of trust as we challenge you to consider your understanding of trust and its role in your life.
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.
25 Sep 2023
How Leaders Can Prioritize Self-Care in a Fast-Paced World
Have you ever stopped to ponder about what truly brings you happiness? Or perhaps you appreciated the quiet moments of joy in your day-to-day life? On today's podcast, we will encourage you to do just that. We believe these simple soul-searching questions can be a powerful tool for self-care, helping us to re-align with what truly matters in the chaotic dance of life. It's time to celebrate the transformative power of love, gratitude, and joy, and we're here to guide you every step of the way.
The episode is sprinkled with personal anecdotes, underscoring the beauty in the ordinary - from peaceful breakfasts to stunning sunrises. We'll also be delving into the often-overlooked practice of gratitude. You'll be surprised how a simple 'thank you' for your home, or the community you're part of, can foster a sense of belonging and appreciation for the seemingly mundane.
Let's navigate the intricacies of love and gratitude, from acknowledging our unexpected support networks to cherishing our daily routines. So, tune in, and let's rediscover the happiness and love that sustain us.
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.
Our team likes to have fun. We laugh a lot, we tell jokes, and generally, try to keep things light when we’re together. Despite our physical distance, we’re closer than most teams - we tend to share some of the ups and downs of life with one another. We also share goofy stuff too and tend to know random facts about one another.
On this episode of the podcast, you’re going to get an insiders look into our team. A few months ago, we were testing out new podcast equipment and decided we should have five of us on one episode. It ended up that I got to chat with Sara, Linda, Carrie, and Steph. Someone found a list of 50 questions you should ask kids, and we just started asking each other random question. We did this for three reasons:
We believe strongly that teams who have fun together are more productive, and ultimately, stay together longer. We think this episode illustrates a little bit of that, and hope it will inspire you to find ways to keep things fun on your team.
It shows how simple it is to get conversations going with your team members. Even a superficial starting question can lead to a much more in-depth discussion and ways of knowing one another.
Strengths. At the end, we make the turn to talk about Strengths. It’s important to note that you can use whatever you have in front of you to make Strengths-based observations of people — even a list of 50 random questions.
About The Leadership Vision Podcast The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of a strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. We believe that knowing your Strengths is only the beginning. Our highest potential exists in the ongoing exploration of our talents. Subscribe to the Leadership Vision Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Please contact us if you have ANY questions about anything you heard in this episode or if you’d like to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.
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.
02 Oct 2023
Why Leaders Care: Exploring the Power of Authentic Care in Leadership
Ever wondered how the simple act of caring can transform a leader? Get ready to explore the pivotal role authentic care plays in successful leadership, shaping an environment that fosters community and robust relationships. We dive deep into the heart of leadership, making it a journey of discovery on how to care in ways that are not just obligatory, but stem from a genuine place. We even put leaders under the microscope, examining those who have mastered the art of showing care, and advising those who mean well but somehow miss the mark.
Strap in for a riveting discussion on the power of genuine care in leadership, as we share vivid examples of everyday heroes from office managers to retired executives, who embody this virtue in their daily lives. Listen, as we unpick the way that receiving care can supercharge a leader's ability to lead and nurture their team. Curious about the gap between intending to care and being perceived as caring? We’ve got you covered. Join us as we reveal the strategies leaders can adopt to ensure their care is not only heartfelt but also effectively communicated. It’s an episode laden with insights, stories, and practical tips that makes it a must-listen for anyone keen on strengthening their leadership skills.
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.
09 Oct 2023
Inside the Mind of a Leader: A Talk with Former US Bank VP Bob Erickson
We welcome you to a riveting conversation with the former VP of US Bank, Bob Erickson. Known for his personalized approach to leadership development, Bob shares his journey of empowering individual employees and creating significant changes in leadership. In this episode, he gives us an exclusive insight into his leadership philosophy, principles, and experiences of working with Leadership Vision to train leaders.
Picture yourself stepping into the impressive realm of recruitment and leadership development evolution. Generational differences in the workforce pose unique challenges and opportunities. In this narrative, Bob tells a fascinating real-life recruiting story, bringing to light the importance of finding common ground and understanding the motivations of different individuals. He emphasizes the significance of identifying honesty, integrity, and compassion within team members, essential qualities for building a robust team.
Prepare to be captivated by Bob's views on the profound influence of understanding in leadership development. He talks about the importance of vulnerability in uniting diverse people and the need for understanding oneself and others to promote effective collaboration and communication. During our conversation, Bob shares enlightening insights into the shifts in recruitment processes, assessing individual skills, and what he would change if he were to start a leadership development program today. This episode isn't just about leadership—it's about fostering respect and building a lasting legacy.
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.
16 Oct 2023
Four Common Characteristics that Build Trust on Teams
Have you ever wondered about the invisible yet palpable force that binds us in relationships and teams? We're talking about trust, and it's far more complex than you might think. Join me, your host Nathan Freeberg, and our insightful guests Dr. Linda and Brian Schubering as we unravel the complexities of trust. Our illuminating conversation uncovers the four pillars of trust: boundaries, reliability, integrity, and generosity, questioning how these elements play out in our lives, both personally and professionally.
In our deep dive, we don't merely theorize, but also provide practical application and personal reflection. The Schubering duo sheds light on how to recognize and harness these trust characteristics in our teams and relationships, moving beyond the abstract to offer real-world strategies. We delve into promoting strengths-based team health, exploring how trust can elevate teams to perform optimally. And guess what? There's even a free worksheet download to kickstart you and your team on a trust-building journey. A riveting, eye-opening exploration into the world of trust awaits you. So come aboard and let's begin this journey to understand how trust shapes, affects, and enhances our lives.
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.
23 Oct 2023
Why You Should Embrace Change to Grow and Learn: A Conversation with David Orbuch
Have you ever felt like you're thrown into the deep end with no direction to swim? Our latest episode is a beacon of light for those navigating the tumultuous waters of change. We pick the brain of David Orbuch, an infectious leader who has turned change into his greatest ally. David doesn’t shy away from change; he instigates it. Hear from this energetic leader on how passion fuels his desire to shake things up and how he leans on smarter and more industrious individuals to create a dynamic team.
The journey of change comprises attitude, adjustment, and action. David walks us through his professional life, sharing personal stories that shaped his perspective on these three fundamental principles. David shares essential lessons from his career, from an expat assignment in London and Brazil to his return and business transformation in the United States. His bold venture, Bold Pursuits, exemplifies his commitment to helping others navigate their paths to success.
Resilience in the face of adversity defines true leaders. The climax of our conversation is David’s powerful narrative about overcoming a workplace failure. He recounts the time when his hospital was on the brink of closure, and he had just a week to rectify a sterilization process. It's a testament to the power of team collaboration and the principles of attitude, adjustment, and action. Lastly, David sheds light on how maintaining equilibrium in physical health, family, finances, and community forms the cornerstone of his resilience. Tune in, absorb, and get inspired by this enlightening conversation with David Orbuch.
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.
What if I told you that the secret to a high-performing team lies in its level of trust? In our upcoming episode, we're cracking open the Pandora's box of trust issues in professional environments. We're shining a light on four common trust issues that have the potential to erode the very foundation of your team or organization; special behavior, going rogue, splinter cells, and team tension. We're not just here to identify the problem, we've got solutions too. Tune in to gain valuable insights, practical tools, and even a downloadable worksheet to help you apply these concepts in your own team situations. Remember, a team that cultivates trust is a team that excels, because people are drawn to a trusting environment.
We're going to deep dive into the nuances of these trust issues, and how they trickle down to create tension and mistrust among team members. Learn how special behavior can detract from productivity, why going rogue is damaging, how splinter cells can create instability, and the impact of underlying team tension. We'll also explore the significance of investing in team leaders and the steps necessary to build a thriving team culture. So, whether you're a team leader seeking to create a positive and high-performing culture, or an individual wanting to better navigate your professional relationships, this episode is packed with insights you don't want to miss! Let's journey together on this trust-building mission.
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.
06 Nov 2023
Building a Strong Team Culture: The 4C Model of Team Health
In today’s fast-paced, increasingly interconnected world, effective teamwork and strong leadership are more crucial than ever. Building a robust team culture is no easy task, but it is fundamental to the success of any organization. In this episode, we delve into the unique 4 C model of team culture—collaboration, communication, conflict, and change. We also provide valuable insights into the dynamics of teamwork and the crucial role of leadership in fostering a productive and positive team environment.
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.
13 Nov 2023
Revolutionizing Team Culture: Unpacking the KICK Model with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring
Are you ready to revolutionize your team culture? Buckle up as Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring, our esteemed guests in this episode, shed light on their groundbreaking leadership model, KICK, which is an acronym for Know, Invest, Connect, and Keep. This model is a game-changer for CEOs, team leaders, and anyone eager to comprehend the dynamics of a vibrant team environment keenly. Listen in as Dr. Linda, with her broad experience as the vice president of employee experience and culture in a tech consulting firm, provides priceless insights that can fortify your team culture. Brian, on the other hand, accentuates the potency of intentional leadership and why emotional and mental engagement within teams are critical.
Leaders, have you thought about genuine investment in your people? We unpack how leaders can intentionally invest in their people, both professionally and personally, to foster skill growth and development. The heart of our discussion is around fostering genuine connections with your team members and creating a personal and emotional bond crucial for trust-building. We also touch on how to keep your team engaged, invigorated, and encouraged, and how to maintain their loyalty to the organization long after their tenure. As we wrap up, we guide you through the myriad resources available from Leadership Vision Consulting and express our heartfelt gratitude to our listeners for their precious time. Stay connected with us, there's so much more to learn and explore.
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.
This episode is the second part of a two-part podcast where we give you a little glimpse into our team. Click here to listen to the first half of this episode. But if you don’t want to do that, here’s a quick recap:
A few months ago, we were testing out new podcast equipment and decided we should have five of us on one episode. It ended up that I got to chat with Sara, Linda, Carrie, and Steph. Someone found a list of 50 questions you should ask kids, and we just started asking each other random question. Like literally they gave me a number, and I read them a question. I even answered some of them too.
The second half here, like the first, is mostly free of the usual production we do in the editing process. There are three reasons for this:
We believe strongly that teams who have fun together are more productive, and ultimately, stay together longer. We think this episode illustrates a little bit of that, and hope it will inspire you to find ways to keep things fun on your team.
It shows how simple it is to get conversations going with your team members. Even a superficial starting question can lead to a much more in-depth discussion and ways of knowing one another.
Strengths. At the end, we make the turn to talk about Strengths. It’s important to note that you can use whatever you have in front of you to make Strengths-based observations of people — even a list of 50 random questions.
About The Leadership Vision Podcast The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of a strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. We believe that knowing your Strengths is only the beginning. Our highest potential exists in the ongoing exploration of our talents. Subscribe to the Leadership Vision Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Please contact us if you have ANY questions about anything you heard in this episode or if you’d like to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.
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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