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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 connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.com for personalized support.

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

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Welcome to the Leadership Vision Podcast! In our final episode of 2024, we're highlighting key moments from 10 incredible conversations with thought leaders, authors, and experts. These clips are packed with wisdom to inspire reflection and growth as you prepare for the year ahead. From building resilience to fostering team connection, each guest offers practical advice to help you lead with purpose in 2025. Be sure to explore the full episodes for deeper insights!

Guest Highlights

1. Amy Noelle

• Key Insight: Embrace self-compassion by letting go of judgment and embracing the awkwardness of growth.
• Quote: "If you allow yourself to get through that awkward stage...you’ll find the power after that."
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2. Tom Willis

• Key Insight: Authentic engagement stems from connecting teams to a higher purpose, beyond just mission statements.
• Quote: "If you want engagement, the real engagement is in a higher purpose."
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3. Derek Newberry

• Key Insight: Culture isn’t perks or casual Fridays—it’s foundational to organizational success and requires intentionality.
• Quote: "If you’re not intentional about building the right culture, you’ll get one you don’t want."
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4. Andrea Hollingsworth

• Key Insight: Compassionate leadership creates connection, resilience, and healing through meaningful check-ins.
• Quote: "Connection is the pathway to healing. It opens the door to resilience."
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5. Pete Steinberg

• Key Insight: Leadership transitions require adaptability and a willingness to take risks.
• Quote: "Excellence is a journey, not a destination...you have to take risks."
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6. Stephanie Krievins

• Key Insight: Balancing adaptability and stability leads to better collaboration and organizational growth.
• Quote: "Understanding your relationship to change is an amazing self-awareness point for any leader."

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In this final episode of 2024, Nathan Freeburg reflects on the concept of Ma, a Japanese idea of the "space in between" that fosters creativity, clarity, and connection. Inspired by Albert Read's The Imagination Muscle, Nathan explores how Ma can enrich leadership, parenting, and daily life by valuing pauses, silence, and purposeful disconnect. Through personal stories, cultural insights, and practical takeaways, Nathan invites listeners to create more space in their lives for reflection and innovation.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The meaning of Ma and its role in Japanese culture.
• How to integrate the beauty of pauses into leadership and parenting.
• Practical ways to embrace silence, reflection, and purposeful disconnection.
• Why the spaces in between tasks and moments matter more than we think.

Key Takeaways:

1. Value Pauses for Reflection and Innovation
   • Take intentional breaks to spark creativity and thoughtful decision-making.
   • Schedule time for team brainstorming or personal reflection without an agenda.
2. Embrace Silence to Build Deeper Connections
   • Allow pauses in conversations to foster meaningful dialogue and trust.
   • Practice listening instead of filling every moment with noise.
3. Create Space for Purposeful Disconnect
   • Set aside device-free moments or quiet hours for focused work.
   • To cultivate clarity, incorporate small habits, like avoiding phones first thing in the morning.

Episode Highlights:

• Nathan’s love of reading and how unexpected lessons from books influence leadership and parenting.
• The concept of Ma as “the pause where life deepens its imprint,” and its presence in Japanese traditions.
• Reflections on Jerry Seinfeld’s “garbage time” and how it parallels the idea of Ma.
• Practical steps to honor pauses in leadership, family life, and personal growth.

Additional Resources:

• Book: The Imagination Muscle by Albert Read.
• Related Leadership Vision Blog Posts and Podcast Episodes: Click Here.
• YouTube video on the power of silence in conversations.

Final Thoughts:
Nathan challenges listeners to reflect on how they can embrace Ma in their lives and leadership. By honoring the spaces in between, we can rediscover what truly matters, foster creativity, and cultivate stronger connections with others.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
Share how you’re incorporating Ma into your leadership or personal life:
📧 Ema

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