Work with your feelings of self-doubt, fear, shame, guilt, and judgment when taking the next step forward
See play as practice in disguise, and trying as intentional practice
Track stories, maps, creases, folds, and dreams to look at your life and learn something important
An allegory about an origami crane's dream of becoming a paper plane, Unfolded imparts a philosophy and strategy to help leaders meet their full potential, cultivate better relationships, and grow their leadership capacity.
Through purposeful storytelling, the book encourages readers to join a journey of transformation, self-acceptance, and expression, helping them unpack their identity and build confidence in themselves.
Unfolded is an essential book empowering individuals and leaders to begin a discussion on personal wellbeing and professional influence, and help their people understand how meaningful relationships and lived experiences are shaping how they show up on their teams, their families, and in the world.
“Unfolded is an allegory that symbolizes the process of realization, actualization, and transformation of one’s life. It speaks into our giftedness, our potential, our self-talk, and describes how we may navigate the obstacles before us, leaving the reader with a sense of empowerment and hope. While it is indeed an allegory, it is more than that. Unfolded is representative of Linda and Brian’s life’s work, and their belief in the capability of every person they interact with. They are a vessel of hope in the beauty and humanity in each of us.”
—Dr. Chip Kimball, Head of School for the International School of Prague and Former Superintendent of Singapore American School and Lake Washington School District
Linda and Brian create transformative experiences where individuals feel seen, known, and understood. Their company, Leadership Vision Consulting, is a global firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, renowned for driving change across organizations of all sizes and industries. From Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, and non-profits to entrepreneurial startups, universities, and international schools, their work integrates the principles of positive psychology, neuroscience, and adaptive leadership to empower individuals and inspire meaningful organizational transformation.
Unfolded
is their first book.
Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring bring unparalleled expertise to their work, having engaged with over 250,000 individuals across 35 countries. With a decade of dedicated research, they focused on uncovering the critical elements that develop a positive team culture, respect individual identities, and strengthen relational connections between teammates. Their hands-on experience includes working with more than 3000 teams and conducting over 30,000 one-to-one conversations, each grounded in psychometric and assessment insights. Linda and Brian blend market-shaping expertise with profound emotional intelligence to deliver transformative client experiences.
As keynote speakers and facilitators, Linda and Brian captivate audiences with their engaging, thought-provoking, and authentic style. As podcasters, The Leadership Vision Podcast started in 2017 and is a weekly show that connects with a global audience, blending insight and inspiration. Whether on stage, on camera, behind a microphone, in the boardroom, or through one-on-one executive coaching, Linda and Brian are dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve emotional well-being and professional engagement to fully embrace their life stories.