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by Brian Schubring (Author), Linda Schubring (Author)
A provocative allegory to help individuals and leaders develop a sense of their true identity, permission to dream, and courage to transform
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.
Readers will learn how to look within to navigate their lives and about the importance of understanding the internal map of their life story, lived experiences, lessons learned, and shaping relationships. This book gives readers permission to dream and shows readers how to:
- 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
Unfolded is a critical business 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.
Front Jacket
In Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane, Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring deliver an inspiring and practical discussion of how to realize your full potential, cultivate better relationships, and grow your capacity for leadership. The authors encourage you to join an exciting journey of transformation, self-acceptance, and expression that will help you unpack your identity and build confidence in yourself.
The story is told as an allegory about an origami crane's dream of becoming a paper plane. You'll learn how to look within yourself to navigate your life and understand the internal map of your life story, lived experiences, lessons learned, and the shape of your relationships. You'll also discover how to work with your feelings of self-doubt, fear, shame, guilt, and judgment as you move forward in your life.
Unfolded shows you how to reconceptualize play as "practice in disguise," and reimagine your first attempts at anything new as "intentional practice." In this book, you'll find permission to dream again as you engage in a discussion of personal well-being and professional influence. Unfolded helps you understand how your most meaningful relationships and lived experiences shape how you represent yourself on your teams, your family, and in the world.
Back Jacket
Praise for Unfolded
"Unfolded is representative of Linda and Brian's life's work, and their belief in the capability of every person. This book is a vessel of hope in the beauty and humanity in each of us."
--DR. CHIP KIMBALL, Former Head of School for the International School of Prague and Superintendent of Singapore American School and Lake Washington School District
"A practice in compassion and guidance, the story of Unfolded makes the important distinction that rather than suggesting who someone should or should not be, it is an invitation to become who we believe ourselves to be."
--JULIE ALLEMAN, CEO, Children and Adult Disability & Educational Services
"A thought-provoking allegory about transformation, growth, and spirituality. For those seeking congruence, integrity, creativity, and joy in both their professional and personal lives, Unfolded is a transformative guide."
--DR. KEITH ANDERSON, President Emeritus, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
"Unfolded urges us to pursue our purpose by embracing our dreams, understanding our life's stories, and seeking support from the community around us. We can inspire and help others as they pursue their own transformation--and this is the heart of what great leaders do."
--DUCHESNE DREW, Senior Vice President, American Public Media Group and President of Minnesota Public Radio
"Unfolded is a captivating and creatively written book that will engage you, develop you, and challenge you at a deeper level. We all need to fly to greater heights while positively impacting more people and this fascinating new book provides us with the flight plan."
--RICH HORWATH, New York Times Bestselling Author of Strategic
"The Schubrings' ability to weave such powerful lessons in leadership and humanity into a story resonates in a deeply personal way. Unfolded reminds us all that we must bring our best selves to every interaction and that words and deeds can and do have a profound impact on others."
--ELIZABETH HOEMEKE, CIO, One Inc.
Author Biography
BRIAN SCHUBRING is an entrepreneur, elite athlete, and leadership consultant. With interests in the identity of the individual, behavioral psychology, and applied neuroscience, he is a pioneering voice who empowers individuals and teams to achieve their fullest potential.
DR. LINDA SCHUBRING is the President of Leadership Vision Consulting and brings decades of experience in leadership and organizational culture. With doctoral research centered on how multinational leaders navigate change, her ability to connect on an emotional level creates spaces that are both safe and transformative.
