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Things Leaders Do

Whether you"re a new manager figuring out how to lead your first team or a seasoned executive refining your approach, host Colby Morris delivers actionable tools and real-world frameworks you can use today to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact.Things Leaders Do is the straight-talk podcast for leaders who want practical strategies that actually work—not just leadership theory that sounds good in a boardroom.Each week, Colby breaks down people-first leadership with humor, insight, and straight

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18:23

Conflict IQ 101 – Why You Need It Yesterday

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2025/08/25

Ever walked out of a meeting thinking everyone was aligned—only to realize the real conversation started in the hallway? That’s not alignment. That’s avoidance. And it’s killing your team’s potential. In this kickoff episode of the Conflict IQ series, Colby Morris unpacks why most leaders get conflict wrong—and how you can build the intelligence to turn tension into trust. Drawing from research at Melbourne Business School, insights from Harvard Business Review, and Patrick Lencioni’s work on...

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24:13

Your Gen X Boss Decoder Ring: A Field Guide for...

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2025/08/18

Ever wondered why your Gen X boss seems to speak in code? Why they get weird when you ask "why" or seem obsessed with how many hours you work? This episode flips the script—giving Millennials and Gen Z the backstage pass to understanding what makes their Gen X bosses tick. It's not about excusing poor leadership; it's about cracking the code so you can work together more effectively. What You'll Learn The real reason Gen X leaders act the way they do (hint: it's not personal)Why common Gen X...

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20:37

What Gen X Gets Wrong About Leadership

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2025/08/11

If you’ve ever said, “Because I said so” in a meeting, you might be leading like it’s still 1989. In this episode of Things Leaders Do, Colby Morris calls out his own generation—Gen X leaders—for the outdated habits that are quietly holding teams back. With a mix of self-awareness, humor, and hard truth, you’ll discover: Why clinging to old leadership habits kills engagement—and how to evolve without losing your identityHow “professional distance” is eroding trust, and the simple shift that b...

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17:40

The Gen X Leader's Guide to Managing Millennials and...

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2025/08/05

Ever get frustrated trying to lead someone who sends emails in lowercase with no punctuation... but somehow they're your top performer? If you're a Gen X leader, you're sandwiched between generations with completely different values and expectations. In this episode, Colby breaks down why leading younger generations feels so challenging—and gives you practical strategies to bridge the gap without losing your edge. What You'll Learn Why your frustration with younger employees isn't really abo...

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16:57

The AI Bridge: Why Gen X Leaders Are Perfectly...

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2025/07/29

Gen X leaders have seen it all—floppy disks, dial-up, the rise of email, and the shift to remote work. So why does AI feel like such a curveball? In this episode of Things Leaders Do, Colby Morris explores how Gen X is uniquely positioned to lead through digital transformation—not by mastering every tool, but by mastering what really matters: people-first leadership. From past transitions to today’s AI moment, Colby walks through five key steps Gen X leaders can use to bring clarity, confiden...

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22:08

What Gen X Gets Right About Leadership

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2025/07/22

What Gen X Gets Right About Leadership Episode Summary Gen X leaders don’t always get the spotlight—but they’ve been holding organizations together with grit, practicality, and quiet confidence for decades. In this episode of Things Leaders Do, Colby Morris breaks down the six distinct leadership strengths Gen X brings to the table—and why today’s teams need them more than ever. From solving real problems under pressure to earning respect through action (not just title), Gen X has been teste...

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18:47

How People-First Leaders Handle What Bosses Just...

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2025/07/15

How People-First Leaders Handle What Bosses Just React To Episode Description: It’s easy to lead when everything’s running smoothly. But real leadership shows up in the messy moments—the missed deadlines, the underperforming team member, the big mistake that lands in your inbox first thing Monday morning. In this episode of Things Leaders Do, Colby walks through five real-world scenarios leaders face every week—and shows how a people-first leader responds differently than a reactive boss. Fr...

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18:26

You Don’t Have a Succession Plan. So What Happens...

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2025/07/08

You Don’t Have a Succession Plan. So What Happens When Your Top Performer Leaves? Episode Description: If your top performer walked out tomorrow… would you have someone truly ready to step in? Most organizations wouldn’t—and that’s the problem. In this episode of Things Leaders Do, Colby Morris pulls back the curtain on why the absence of a real succession plan is one of the most dangerous blind spots in leadership today. And it’s not about building spreadsheets—it’s about building people. C...

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12:06

Delegating Isn’t Leading—Until You Let Go of Control

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2025/07/01

Delegating Isn’t Leading—Until You Let Go of Control Episode Description Are you delegating… or just redistributing your to-do list? In this episode of Things Leaders Do, Colby Morris breaks down the difference between delegating tasks and developing leaders. Drawing from Craig Groeschel’s principle that “you don’t delegate tasks to create leaders, you delegate authority,” this episode helps you make the shift from micromanagement to real leadership development. Colby shares a simple 3-...

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12:41

Drowning in Decisions? You’re Leading the Wrong Way

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2025/06/23

Drowning in Decisions? You’re Leading the Wrong Way Podcast Description If your team can’t move without your input, you’re not leading—you’re bottlenecking. In this episode of Things Leaders Do, Colby Morris shares the leadership shift that changed everything when he was managing a 350-person team. If you're overwhelmed by decision fatigue or constantly solving problems your team could handle, this episode will show you how to stop being the answer—and start building a team that knows how to...

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8:50

Being People-First Doesn’t Mean Being Passive—It...

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2025/06/16

Title: Being People-First Doesn’t Mean Being Passive—It Means Being Proactive Episode Description: Too many leaders confuse being people-first with being conflict-avoidant. In this episode, Colby Morris reframes that idea completely. Great leaders don’t just react well to conflict—they prevent it. And they do that through consistent, structured one-on-ones that uncover tension before it escalates. Drawing on insights from the One-on-One Meeting Series and the Conflict Series, Colby shares a...

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12:01

The One-on-One Series Part 2: The Four Quadrants...

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2025/06/09

The Secret to Great One-on-Ones: The Four Quadrants Every Leader Needs to Cover If your one-on-ones are starting to feel routine—or worse, like a waste of time—this episode is for you. In Part 2 of the One-on-One Series, Colby Morris breaks down the four essential quadrants every leader must cover in their one-on-ones to actually drive engagement, performance, and trust. You’ll learn how to structure your meetings with purpose, even if you’re only meeting monthly—and how to adjust your approa...

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12:02

The One-on-One Series: Why Your One-on-Ones Aren't...

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2025/06/04

Why Your One-on-Ones Aren’t Working—And How to Fix Them Episode 1 of the One-on-One Meeting Series | The Things Leaders Do Podcast with Colby Morris Most one-on-one meetings aren’t working—and deep down, you probably know it. They’re rushed. Disorganized. Too focused on tasks. Or worse—nonexistent. And when that’s the case, you’re not leading… you’re reacting. In this episode, Colby Morris breaks down why one-on-ones fail, why they matter more than you think, and a simple, proven 4-step stru...

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12:51

The Conflict Series, Episode 3: Managing Up — How to...

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2025/05/28

Managing Up — How to Disagree with Your Boss Without Killing Your Career Disagreeing with your boss doesn’t have to be career suicide. In fact, it might be your most powerful leadership move—if you do it the right way. In the final episode of The Conflict Series, Colby Morris tackles one of the toughest challenges for leaders in the middle: how to manage up. Whether you’re a middle manager, a team lead, or a high-performing individual contributor, you’ve likely faced the tension of wanting to...

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The Conflict Series, Episode 2: How to Say Hard...

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2025/05/20

Struggling to have tough conversations without damaging relationships? You’re not alone—and this episode shows you how to lead with clarity and care. In Part 2 of The Conflict Series, Colby Morris breaks down a practical 3-step framework for saying hard things as a leader—without losing trust, morale, or momentum. Drawing from years of leadership experience and a real-life story with a former supervisor, Colby reveals how consistent one-on-ones, clear expectations, and people-first leadership...

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10:25

The Conflict Series: Your Team is Not a Family

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2025/05/13

The Conflict Series: Your Team is Not a Family Is your workplace really a family—or are you avoiding the tough conversations your team actually needs? In this episode of Things Leaders Do, Colby Morris kicks off The Conflict Series by taking aim at one of the most popular myths in leadership today: the idea that your team should function like a family. While “we’re like a family here” sounds heartwarming, it often creates confusion, stifles innovation, and sabotages accountability. Colby shar...

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10:54

How to Build Backup Systems That Scale — Without...

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2025/05/06

How to Build Backup Systems That Scale — Without Creating Bottlenecks or Burnout Show Description: If your business relies on one person to keep a process running, you don’t have a system — you have a single point of failure. In this follow-up to last week’s episode, Colby shares real stories and practical tools to help you build backup systems that scale without piling on red tape or burning out your team. You’ll hear: A true story from Colby’s hospital leadership days that changed the way h...

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11:14

Eliminating Single Points of Failure

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2025/04/29

Episode Title: Eliminating Single Points of Failure | Things Leaders Do Podcast Episode Description (Show Notes): What happens if the one thing holding your organization together suddenly falls apart? In today's episode of Things Leaders Do, Colby Morris breaks down the critical leadership concept of eliminating single points of failure—before they cripple your business. You will hear a real-world story from Colby’s time leading hospital operations, where an entire system was unknowingly depe...

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9:05

If AI Can Do Your Job, It’s Time to Lead Differently

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2025/04/22

If AI Can Do Your Job, It’s Time to Lead Differently Episode Description: If AI can do your job, what exactly are you bringing to the table? This week on Things Leaders Do, Colby Morris delivers a direct challenge to every leader navigating the rise of artificial intelligence: You can’t automate emotional intelligence. You can’t delegate trust. And you sure can’t replace real leadership with a chatbot. In this short, high-impact episode, you’ll learn: Why your team is silent...

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14:26

Part 2: How to Deliver Employee Reviews That Don’t...

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2025/04/15

How to Deliver Employee Reviews That Don’t Suck (And Actually Grow Your People) Part 2 Too many employee reviews feel like an ambush. But when leaders approach reviews as the culmination of a year’s worth of growth—not a once-a-year evaluation—everything changes. In this episode of Things Leaders Do, Colby Morris walks you through how to conduct employee reviews that build trust, reinforce clarity, and inspire performance. This is Part 2 of our series on Employee Development and Annual Review...

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