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Why Every Transformation Needs a Little Courage to Take Flight

Why Every Transformation Needs a Little Courage to Take Flight

Update: 2025-10-20
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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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Why Every Transformation Needs a Little Courage to Take Flight

Why Every Transformation Needs a Little Courage to Take Flight

Nathan Freeburg, Linda Schubring, Brian Schubring