Why Every Transformation Needs a Little Courage to Take Flight
Episode 35 of the The Leadership Vision Podcast podcast, hosted by Nathan Freeburg, Linda Schubring, Brian Schubring, titled "Why Every Transformation Needs a Little Courage to Take Flight" was published on October 20, 2025 and runs 35 minutes.
October 20, 2025 ·35m · The Leadership Vision Podcast
Summary
Send us Fan Mail We explore how leaders move from try to fly: building self-belief through repeated practice, welcoming help (even when it’s uncomfortable), and trusting people, process, and place. We discuss the “pre-flight checklist,” the role of mentors at altitude (the “Eagle”), and how to hold your core identity—your map—through transformation. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Fly is the climax of the Unfolded arc (Dream → Play → Try → Fly)How self-trust is built (not bought) through r...
Episode Description
We explore how leaders move from try to fly: building self-belief through repeated practice, welcoming help (even when it’s uncomfortable), and trusting people, process, and place. We discuss the “pre-flight checklist,” the role of mentors at altitude (the “Eagle”), and how to hold your core identity—your map—through transformation.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why Fly is the climax of the Unfolded arc (Dream → Play → Try → Fly)
- How self-trust is built (not bought) through reps and reflection
- Ways to receive help without judging its shape (encouragers, planners, critics)
- The triple trust: people, process, place
- Mentoring at altitude: finding (and being) the Eagle
- Why your creases and crumples are reminders, not flaws
Mentioned/Related:
- Leadership Vision Consulting: leadershipvisionconsulting.com
- Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane (book)
- Subscribe to our newsletter & follow on social (links on our website)
Try This:
Ask: What does flying mean to me right now? Name one small step—even if it scares you—and tell a trusted friend.
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