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Things Leaders Do
Colby Morris
111 episodes
9 hours ago
You delegated the project. Now you're wondering: Should I check in without micromanaging? How do I hold people accountable without hovering? Here's the tension every middle manager feels: You want accountability, but you don't want to be the micromanager everyone complains about. In this episode, leadership consultant Colby Morris breaks down the critical difference between holding someone accountable and micromanaging—and shows you exactly how to check in on your team without making them fee...
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You delegated the project. Now you're wondering: Should I check in without micromanaging? How do I hold people accountable without hovering? Here's the tension every middle manager feels: You want accountability, but you don't want to be the micromanager everyone complains about. In this episode, leadership consultant Colby Morris breaks down the critical difference between holding someone accountable and micromanaging—and shows you exactly how to check in on your team without making them fee...
Show more...
Management
Education,
Business,
Entrepreneurship,
Self-Improvement
Episodes (20/111)
Things Leaders Do
How to Hold Someone Accountable Without Micromanaging
You delegated the project. Now you're wondering: Should I check in without micromanaging? How do I hold people accountable without hovering? Here's the tension every middle manager feels: You want accountability, but you don't want to be the micromanager everyone complains about. In this episode, leadership consultant Colby Morris breaks down the critical difference between holding someone accountable and micromanaging—and shows you exactly how to check in on your team without making them fee...
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10 hours ago
13 minutes

Things Leaders Do
Tough Conversations Part 2: When the First Conversation Didn't Work
You had the tough conversation. You thought you were clear. But nothing changed. Now what? Most leadership advice stops at "have the conversation" and never tells you what to do when the issue repeats. In this episode, leadership consultant Colby Morris walks you through exactly how to handle the second conversation—and why it's often more important than the first. What You'll Learn: Why the first conversation probably didn't work (and how to avoid the same mistake)The two bad paths leaders ...
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1 week ago
23 minutes

Things Leaders Do
How to Be a People-First Leader When Your Company Isn't
You believe in people-first leadership, but you work in a results-only culture. Your peers manage by spreadsheet. Your boss treats people like resources. You're wondering: Can I actually lead differently without getting crushed? Here's the truth: You can't change the entire company culture right now. But you CAN change your team culture. And that's more powerful than you think. In this episode, leadership consultant Colby Morris shares how middle managers can pioneer people-first leadership i...
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2 weeks ago
18 minutes

Things Leaders Do
How Leaders Should Use AI: Practical Guide to People-First Leadership
Your inbox is full of articles about AI replacing jobs. You're wondering: Am I next? Here's the truth: Great people-first leaders won't be replaced by AI—but 88% of heavy AI users are burning out because they're doing it wrong. In this episode, you'll learn how to use AI strategically to become MORE people-first, not less. Get the exact methods leaders are using to save 100+ hours per year while spending more time with their teams, not less. What You'll Learn: Why 88% of AI users burn out (a...
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3 weeks ago
23 minutes

Things Leaders Do
Building Leaders From Within: How to Make Succession Planning Work Every Day, Not Once a Year
Look around your executive team. How many of you were external hires? Every hand goes up. Now show me how many managers you have promoted from front-line positions. Zero. Not one. Crickets. Host Colby Morris shares the devastating boardroom moment that exposed why one organization could not stop the turnover bleeding. When every leadership opening goes external, you are sending your team a clear message - there is no path forward for you here. This episode transforms succession planning from ...
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1 month ago
23 minutes

Things Leaders Do
Leadership in the Age of Mental Health Awareness
Your top performer just quit without a backup plan. They're driving Uber while they figure out their next move. Why? Because the pain of staying became greater than the pain of change. In 2025, 35% of Gen Z workers will quit without another job lined up, and 1 in 4 employees have considered quitting due to mental health concerns. The gig economy changed everything—your people have options now, and being a "nice boss" isn't enough. Host Colby Morris reveals the critical difference between boss...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

Things Leaders Do
The Hybrid Leadership Playbook: 3 Systems That Actually Work
This deep-dive follow-up delivers exactly what you asked for: three specific, actionable systems that successful hybrid leaders use to build trust, measure performance, and manage remote teams without losing their minds. Host Colby Morris shares a real transformation story about Lisa, a marketing director whose team was crushing goals but sending deliverables at 2:00 AM - creating massive anxiety about "when" her people were working. Discover how implementing SMART goal-aligned KPIs eliminate...
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1 month ago
17 minutes

Things Leaders Do
The Hybrid Leadership Dilemma: Why Your Old Management Style Isn't Working
BREAKING: New 2025 research reveals 51% of workers would quit rather than return to traditional management styles. Is your hybrid leadership approach driving away top talent? If your best performer just quit with an exit interview citing "micromanagement" and "lack of trust," you're experiencing the hybrid leadership dilemma that's costing organizations their most valuable people. The hybrid workplace has exposed a critical flaw in how most leaders manage remote teams, virtual employees, and ...
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1 month ago
17 minutes

Things Leaders Do
Leading Through National Tragedy – When Silence Isn't an Option
When national tragedy strikes, leaders don’t have the luxury of silence. In this episode of Things Leaders Do, Colby Morris reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University and what it reveals about the role of leaders during moments of crisis. This conversation isn’t about politics. It’s about leadership. It’s about how you show up when your team is already processing fear, anger, confusion—and yes, sometimes celebration. In this episode, we cover: Why silence in the f...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Things Leaders Do
Conflict IQ Part 3: The Courage Conversation – How to Invite Conflict Instead of Avoiding It
How do leaders invite productive conflict? Most leaders avoid workplace conflict, then wonder why teams never bring them the truth until it's too late. In this final Conflict IQ episode, discover the advanced skill that separates good leaders from great ones: actively inviting disagreement to strengthen team performance. Learn specific language patterns that encourage honest pushback and practical tools for creating environments where the best ideas emerge from anywhere on your team. What Yo...
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2 months ago
17 minutes

Things Leaders Do
Conflict IQ Part 2: Reading the Room Before Hidden Conflict Explodes Episode 100
Welcome to Episode 100 of Things Leaders Do! I can’t believe we’ve hit this milestone together. Thank you to every listener who’s been here along the way—your feedback and stories keep pushing me to bring leadership conversations that actually matter. For this milestone episode, we’re continuing the Conflict IQ series with Part 2: Reading the Room—How to Spot Hidden Conflict Before It Explodes. Here’s the truth: by the time conflict becomes visible, it’s already too late. The real leadership ...
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2 months ago
19 minutes

Things Leaders Do
Conflict IQ Part I: Why You Need It Yesterday
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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2 months ago
18 minutes

Things Leaders Do
Your Gen X Boss Decoder Ring: A Field Guide for Millennials and Gen Z
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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2 months ago
24 minutes

Things Leaders Do
What Gen X Gets Wrong About Leadership
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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3 months ago
20 minutes

Things Leaders Do
The Gen X Leader's Guide to Managing Millennials and Gen Z
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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3 months ago
17 minutes

Things Leaders Do
The AI Bridge: Why Gen X Leaders Are Perfectly Positioned for the Next Big Shift
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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3 months ago
16 minutes

Things Leaders Do
What Gen X Gets Right About Leadership
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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3 months ago
22 minutes

Things Leaders Do
Respond Like a Leader, Don't React Like a Boss
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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4 months ago
18 minutes

Things Leaders Do
You Don’t Have a Succession Plan. So What Happens When Your Top Performer Leaves?
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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4 months ago
18 minutes

Things Leaders Do
Delegating Isn’t Leading—Until You Let Go of Control
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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4 months ago
12 minutes

Things Leaders Do
You delegated the project. Now you're wondering: Should I check in without micromanaging? How do I hold people accountable without hovering? Here's the tension every middle manager feels: You want accountability, but you don't want to be the micromanager everyone complains about. In this episode, leadership consultant Colby Morris breaks down the critical difference between holding someone accountable and micromanaging—and shows you exactly how to check in on your team without making them fee...