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Coming Home After Transformation: Why Growth Needs a Place to Land

Episode 2 of the The Leadership Vision Podcast podcast, hosted by Nathan Freeburg, Linda Schubring, Brian Schubring, titled "Coming Home After Transformation: Why Growth Needs a Place to Land" was published on January 12, 2026 and runs 23 minutes.

January 12, 2026 ·23m · The Leadership Vision Podcast

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Send us Fan Mail What happens after growth? After the dream is realized? After the change takes its toll? In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg is joined by Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to revisit Chapter Five—Home—from Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane. Together, they explore why transformation requires a place to land, how excitement and exhaustion can coexist, and what leaders can learn from creating space for reflection, rest, and reint...

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What happens after growth? After the dream is realized? After the change takes its toll?

In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan Freeburg is joined by Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to revisit Chapter Five—Home—from Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane.

Together, they explore why transformation requires a place to land, how excitement and exhaustion can coexist, and what leaders can learn from creating space for reflection, rest, and reintegration. This conversation offers practical wisdom for leaders, teams, and anyone navigating change.

Key Topics Covered

  • Why transformation doesn’t end with achievement
  • The role of “home” in integrating growth
  • Excitement and exhaustion as signs of meaningful effort
  • The leadership power of open-ended questions
  • How individual growth impacts the community
  • Why the dream continues after the dream is lived

Reflection Question

Where do you—or your team—have permission to return, reflect, and rest after growth?

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