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Have you ever participated in a team-building event that felt like a waste of time? This episode explores how to make team building meaningful—with clear strategy, research-based approaches, and customized solutions. Plus, we update our insights to reflect today’s hybrid work reality and evolving employee expectations.

🎧 Listen in as we discuss:
✔️ The four biggest team-building mistakes
✔️ Why one-off events don’t work
✔️ How to make team investment last
✔️ The role of strategy, research, and customization

💡 Whether you lead a small team or a large organization, these principles will help you build stronger, more connected teams.

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What does it really mean to live and lead with integrity? In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Klubeck, speaker, coach, and author of The Integrity Game. Jeff shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a career in coaching, training, and leadership development. He breaks down his 10-point model for integrity, explains how accountability plays a crucial role in leadership and offers actionable insights on aligning values with behavior.

Whether you're a leader, a team member, or simply striving for personal growth, this conversation will challenge you to reflect on who you are, what you stand for, and how you show up in the world.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why integrity is more than just "doing what you say"—it’s about why you say it
✅ The link between integrity, accountability, and leadership
✅ How to create a safe space for accountability in your team and organization
✅ A real-world example of how integrity transformed a law firm
✅ How to keep growing in integrity—without beating yourself up over setbacks

Resources & Links:
📖 Learn more about Jeff and The Integrity Game 
🌎 Connect with Leadership Vision: leadershipvisionconsulting.com

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In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Larry Armstrong, former CEO turned artist and author, to discuss his new book, Layered Leadership. Larry shares how his background in architecture, art, and leadership shaped his philosophy and how layers—whether in design, strategy, or personal growth—are key to success.

We discuss:

• How creativity enhances leadership and decision-making
• The importance of self-awareness in leadership growth
• Why long-term, daring goals fuel team engagement and success
• The connection between personal well-being and effective leadership
• How integrating multiple disciplines, like art and business, strengthens leadership

Key Quotes:

🗣 “The way I conceive my art, the way I provide leadership, and the way I built my company is in layers.” – Larry Armstrong

🗣 “Being an artist made me a better CEO. And being a CEO made me a better artist.” – Larry Armstrong

🗣 “Self-awareness comes from a mixture of self-doubt, ambition, and learning from mistakes.” – Larry Armstrong

🗣 “Long-term goals create a clear path forward and allow teams to stay aligned with a vision.” – Larry Armstrong

Action Item:

Take a moment to reflect: How can you integrate creativity into your leadership? Whether through art, music, or even a different way of problem-solving—challenge yourself to think beyond traditional leadership frameworks.

Resources Mentioned:

• Layered Leadership by Larry Armstrong
• More about Larry’s work –
• Leadership Vision’s insights on team culture

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What happens when alignment is missing in an organization? Miscommunication, disengagement, and inefficiency. But when strategy, leadership, and culture align, teams thrive. In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Brian Schubring break down the four key areas of alignment—organizational, leadership, team, and personal—and share practical ways to cultivate alignment at every level.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How organizational alignment fosters clarity and momentum.
• Why leadership alignment sets the tone for team success.
• The role of team alignment in creating a high-trust culture.
• How personal well-being impacts leadership effectiveness.
• Practical steps for ensuring alignment within your team and organization.

Key Quotes:

• "When an organization is aligned, people feel enthusiastic, energized, and connected." – Brian Schubring
• "The speed of the leader is the speed of the team." – Linda Schubring
• "When leaders communicate their vision clearly, their teams feel seen and heard." – Nathan Freeburg

Resources & Additional Material:

• Read more about team alignment on our blog: LeadershipVisionConsulting.com
• Learn how to build trust and culture in teams with our free resources.
• Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram for more leadership insights.

Join the Conversation:

We’d love to hear your thoughts! Send feedback or questions to Nathan at [email protected], or join the discussion on social media.

Listen now and take the next step in aligning your leadership and team for success!

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 In this episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, we sit down with Tricia Brouk, a celebrated director, producer, public speaking coach, author, and founder of the Big Talk Academy. Tricia shares her incredible journey from a professional dancer on some of the world’s most iconic stages to becoming a thought leader dedicated to helping others amplify their voices and create meaningful impact.

We explore her approach to breaking through limiting beliefs, the importance of commanding a room with humility and confidence, and how creating safe environments allows people to take risks and find their true voice. Tricia’s wisdom is a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t about ego—it’s about service, connection, and leaving a lasting legacy.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Tricia’s career as a dancer shaped her philosophy on discipline, intuition, and creating impactful moments.
• The surprising role active listening plays in uncovering the true “big idea” for speakers and leaders.
• Why overcoming fear starts with recognizing it’s not about you but about the people who need your message.
• Practical tips for commanding any room with confidence and authenticity.
• How creating a safe environment for others can unlock their potential and allow them to take meaningful risks.

Key Quotes:

• "Your team wants you to win. They’re championing you, they respect you, and they want to hear your voice."
• "When you allow limiting beliefs to stand in the way of your powerful voice, you're preventing someone from hearing your very important message."
• "Receive the gift of your audience before you give them yours."

Resources Mentioned:

• The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy – Tricia’s book about communication, leadership, and legacy.
• Command Any Room – Free on-demand masterclass by Tricia Brouk.
• The Big Talk Academy – Tricia’s speaker development program.

Connect with Tricia Brouk:

• Website: TriciaBrouk.com
• Book: The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy
• Instagram: @Tricia_Brouk
• Command Any Room – Free masterclass to help you lead with confidence.

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In today’s episode of The Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg and Brian Schubring dive into the topic of decision-making. From personal life to leadership, decision-making is an essential skill but most often uncertain. Drawing insights from the book Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts by Annie Duke, the conversation explores how we can make better decisions by managing uncertainty, separating the process from the outcome, and learning from others’ decisions.

Key Takeaways:

1. Embrace Uncertainty and Make Decisions Based on Probabilities:
   Leaders often make decisions based on incomplete information, like poker players assessing probabilities rather than outcomes. Embrace uncertainty, make decisions with the information available, and don’t get paralyzed by fear of making the wrong choice.
2. Separate the Decision-Making Process from the Outcome:
   The process of decision-making is what we control; outcomes can be unpredictable. Just like the famous NFL play call by Pete Carroll in the Super Bowl, sometimes great decisions don’t lead to great outcomes. It's essential to focus on the quality of the decision-making process, not just the end result.
3. Learn from the Decisions of Others:
   By observing and reflecting on how others make decisions, especially in high-risk situations, you can build a better understanding of your own decision-making process. It’s not just about mimicking others but evaluating decisions within the context they were made.

This episode is packed with leadership insights and practical advice to help leaders at all levels improve their decision-making processes. Whether leading a team or making personal choices, these strategies can help you navigate uncertainty with greater confidence and clarity.

Resources Mentioned:

• Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke
• Leadership Vision Consulting: leadershipvisionconsulting.com

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In this episode, Nathan Freeburg is joined by Brian Schubring for a deep dive into Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life by Steve Martin. What started as a discussion about several books they’ve read quickly became a focused conversation about Steve Martin’s memoir. Nathan reflects on the leadership lessons he found in Martin's journey, discussing the practice of leadership, the importance of embracing your uniqueness, and knowing when it’s time to walk away and reinvent yourself. Brian will share his own book review next week, but in the meantime, this episode invites you to think about your own leadership lessons and the books that influence you.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Leadership Takes Practice
   • Nathan shares how leadership, like stand-up comedy, is a practice that requires hard work, failure, and growth over time. It’s not about perfection but the journey and the continual effort to improve.
2. Embracing Your Uniqueness
   • Steve Martin’s story highlights the importance of being true to yourself. Nathan discusses how Martin found his own comedic style and emphasizes the leadership lesson of embracing what makes you unique rather than trying to emulate others.
3. It’s Okay to Walk Away and Try Something New
   • One of the most striking lessons from Martin’s life is his decision to walk away from the success of his stand-up career to pursue other creative ventures. Nathan reflects on the importance of knowing when to leave behind something that’s no longer fulfilling to make room for something new.
4. The Power of Books in Shaping Leadership
   • The episode also touches on how books serve as tools or guideposts in life, offering opportunities for growth, affirmation, and reflection. Nathan and Brian talk about the role that reading plays in their personal development and leadership journeys.

Takeaways:

• Leadership requires constant practice and perseverance. Embrace the journey, not just the destination.
• Know when to let go of something that no longer serves you to make room for new opportunities.
• Embrace your uniqueness and lead authentically, just as Steve Martin did with his comedy.
• Books can be a powerful tool for growth and reflection. Look beyond the surface and find the leadership lessons in the stories you read.

Resources Mentioned:

• Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life by Steve Martin

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Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2025 with an insightful conversation featuring Christian Muntean, leadership consultant and author of Train to Lead: The Unstoppable Leader's Plan for Peak Performance. In this episode, Christian shares his unique leadership journey, from his early experiences in international disaster relief to his current work coaching executives and teams for sustainable success.

Joined by my colleagues Brian and Linda Schubring, we discuss:

• How self-perception influences leadership effectiveness.
• The concept of “periodization” and how leaders can apply it to focus on sustainable growth.
• The parallels between athletic training and leadership development.
• Practical strategies for rest, recovery, and avoiding burnout in leadership.
• Real-life client success stories that illustrate the power of intentional leadership habits.

As we enter the new year, Christian challenges us to view leadership as an ongoing practice, emphasizing that growth doesn’t require burnout but intentionality. This episode will inspire you to approach 2025 with fresh perspectives on leading yourself and your teams.

Key Takeaways:

1. Leadership Starts with Self-Perception: How you view yourself impacts how you lead others. Recognizing and addressing imposter syndrome or perfectionism is key to growth.
2. Periodization in Leadership: Just as athletes focus on different aspects of training during a season, leaders can focus on specific skills or habits for short, manageable periods, creating sustainable growth.
3. Rest and Recovery are Essential: Effective leadership requires intentional breaks to recharge and reflect—plan for “landing the plane” before a vacation and ramping back up afterward.
4. Practical Tips for Leaders: Start small. Whether setting one priority per day or practicing better delegation, incremental changes compound into significant results.
5. Leadership as a Lifestyle: Great leaders don’t stop learning. Adopting a mindset of continuous, manageable improvement leads to long-term impact.

Questions for Reflection:

• How does your self-perception influence your leadership style?
• What’s one skill or habit you can focus on for the next month to grow as a leader?
• How do you currently approach rest and recovery in your leadership journey?

Resources and Links:

• Christian Muntean’s Book Train to Lead: The Unstoppable Leader's Plan for Peak Performance
• Leadership Vision Consulting – Explore resources to strengthen your team culture.
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As we wrap up 2024, we’re bringing back our second-most-listened-to episode of the year: Change Perspective. Originally released earlier this year, this episode resonated with leaders who wanted to grow their curiosity, problem-solving skills, and adaptability.

Join Nathan Freeburg and Brian Schubring as they dive into why and how changing your perspective can transform your leadership and team dynamics.

What You'll Learn:
This reflective rebroadcast covers how shifting your perspective can help you:

1. Understand Your Own Perspective – Reflect on your lived experiences and thought processes to identify how they shape your leadership.
2. Embrace Curiosity – Ask "why" and seek input from others to uncover new possibilities and solve problems collaboratively.
3. Work the Actual Problem – Use facts, not assumptions, to address challenges effectively and avoid tunnel vision.

Key Takeaway for 2025:
Take the risk to broaden your view—embracing new perspectives leads to better decisions, stronger relationships, and more inclusive leadership.

Why Listen Again?
As you prepare for the year ahead, this episode serves as a powerful reminder to stay open, curious, and willing to learn from those around you. Whether it’s your first time or a revisit, you’ll find actionable insights to implement in 2025.

Additional Resources:

• Explore articles, tools, and courses to help you grow as a leader at Leadership Vision Consulting.
• Have questions or want help improving your team? Reach out at [email protected].

🎧 Don’t miss this inspiring rebroadcast as we close out the year and step into 2025 with fresh insights!

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As we close out the year, we're revisiting our most popular episode from 2024: 3 Things for Teams to Build Positive Team Culture. Originally released at the start of the year, this episode resonated deeply with leaders looking for actionable ways to improve their team dynamics.

What You'll Learn:
In this rebroadcast, Nathan Freeburg, along with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring, explore three foundational strategies to elevate team culture:

1. Foster Inclusive and Diverse Practices – Go beyond surface-level DEI efforts by truly integrating diverse perspectives into team processes.
2. Invest in Growth – Whether personal or team-wide, growth starts with curiosity and intentional effort.
3. Encourage Work-Life Alignment – Shift the focus from "balance" to alignment with personal values and goals.

Key Takeaway for 2025:
Start small. Implement incremental changes to foster a more positive, inclusive, and generative team culture.

Why Listen Again?
This episode provides timeless advice for leaders gearing up for the challenges and opportunities of a new year. Whether listening for the first time or revisiting these strategies, you'll find practical insights you can implement immediately.

Additional Resources:

• Visit Leadership Vision Consulting for articles, tools, and curriculum to help your team thrive.
• Connect with us at [email protected] for personalized support.

🎧 Don’t miss this encore presentation as you prepare for a successful 2025!

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