Things Leaders Do
Things Leaders Do is the go-to podcast for leaders who want real, actionable strategies—not just theory. Whether you're a new leader stepping into management or a seasoned executive refining your skills, host Colby Morris delivers practical tools and processes you can start using today to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact.
Each episode breaks down key leadership topics with humor, insight, and real-world application, covering:
✅ How to communicate effectively and build trust in your team
✅ The secrets to high-performance leadership and team culture
✅ Handling setbacks and leading under pressure
✅ How to be a people-first leader without losing accountability
✅ Mastering the balance between strategy, execution, and influence
No fluff. No vague concepts. Just tactical advice that helps you grow as a leader and drive real results in your business or organization.
Subscribe now and join thousands of leaders leveling up their skills. Because leadership isn’t about what you say—it’s about what you do.
🔑 Keywords: leadership, leadership development, new managers, executive coaching, team culture, business growth, personal development, management strategies, communication skills, success, accountability, productivity
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 102
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
If AI Can Do Your Job, It’s Time to Lead Differently
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 direc…
Part 2: How to Deliver Employee Reviews That Don’t Suck (And Actually Grow Your People)
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 wo…
Employee Reviews That Don’t Suck (And Actually Grow Your People) Part 1
Employee Reviews That Don’t Suck (And Actually Grow Your People)
Let’s be honest: most employee reviews suck. They’re vague, awkward, once-a-year rituals that everyone dreads—and nobody grows from.
But…
Mentoring and Coaching: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
Mentoring and Coaching: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
Description:
Discover how to empower the next generation of leaders through effective mentoring and coaching in this episode of the TLD…
Leading Through Bad News: How to Lead with Clarity, Compassion, and Trust
Leading Through Bad News: How to Lead with Clarity, Compassion, and Trust
Episode Description:
How do you lead when the news is bad—layoffs, downsizing, even tragedy in the workplace?
In this episode o…
The Leadership Cycle: Building Trust, Relationships, and Influence for Effective Leadership
The Leadership Cycle: Building Trust, Relationships, and Influence for Effective Leadership
Episode Summary
Discover how trust, relationships, and influence form a powerful cycle that drives leadership…
Beat Burnout: Strong Teams in 2025
Episode Title: Beat Burnout: Strong Teams in 2025
Host: Colby Morris
Published: March 10, 2025
Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Platforms
Episode Overview
Burnout’s not just lurking—it’s eat…
Stop Chaos Before It Starts: The Leader’s Playbook
Episode Title: "Stop Chaos Before It Starts: The Leader’s Playbook"
Host: Colby Morris
Episode Overview
Chaos doesn’t have to define your leadership. In this episode, Colby Morris turns Jocko Willink’s …
Gen X Leaders vs. Millennials & Gen Z: The Workplace Showdown No One Talks About
Episode Title: Gen X Leaders vs. Millennials & Gen Z: The Workplace Showdown No One Talks About
Host: Colby Morris
Release Date: [Insert Date, e.g., March 5, 2025]
Episode Overview
Are generational diffe…
Promoting High Performers: The Hidden Risks and Strategies for Success
Show Notes: Promoting High Performers: The Hidden Risks and Strategies for Success
Episode Summary:
Promoting top performers into leadership roles may seem like the natural next step, but what happens …
Building a Resilient Team: Leadership Strategies for Tough Times
Episode Title: Building a Resilient Team: Leadership Strategies for Tough Times
Episode Overview:
Resilience in the workplace is declining—44% of employees report feeling daily stress, and resilience h…
How Leaders Become Leaders: 4 Steps You Can Take Today
Episode Title: How Leaders Become Leaders: 4 Steps You Can Take Today
Episode Overview:
Ever wondered how leaders actually become leaders? It’s not luck, a fancy title, or waiting for the perfect momen…
Communication Under Ambiguity: How Leaders Can Build Trust Without All the Answers
Communication Under Ambiguity: How Leaders Can Build Trust Without All the Answers
Episode Description: As a leader, how do you communicate effectively when you don’t have all the answers? In this epi…
Beyond Listening: Unlocking the Power of Empathy in Leadership
🎙️ Episode Overview:
Empathy is more than just a leadership buzzword—it’s the key to building trust, strengthening relationships, and driving results. In this episode of Things Leaders Do, host Colby …
Why Listening is the Cornerstone of People-First Leadership
Why Listening is the Cornerstone of People-First Leadership
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Things Leaders Do, host Colby Morris dives deep into the transformative power of listening in leadership.…
People-First Leadership: Practical Habits for Daily Impact
People-First Leadership: Practical Habits for Daily Impact
📚 Episode Summary:
Being a people-first leader isn’t about grand gestures—it’s about showing up consistently in the small, meaningful moments …
New Year, New Leader: Building a People-First Leadership System, One Tool at a Time
"New Year, New Leader: Building a People-First Leadership System, One Tool at a Time"
Episode Description:
Start your year as a people-first leader with a step-by-step approach! In this episode of Thin…
Leadership Q&A: Balancing Authority, Leading Under Pressure, and Avoiding Common Leadership Mistakes
"Leadership Q&A: Balancing Authority, Leading Under Pressure, and Avoiding Common Leadership Mistakes"
Podcast Description:
"Struggling to balance being a 'friend' versus being the boss? Finding it har…
One-on-One Meetings That Work: Build Trust, Track Goals, and Transform Your Team
One-on-One Meetings That Work: Build Trust, Track Goals, and Transform Your Team
Show Notes
Episode Summary:
One-on-one meetings: a simple leadership tool with extraordinary potential. Whether you’re a …
Leadership Conversations Simplified: The Power of Wearing the Right Hat
"Leadership Conversations Simplified: The Power of Wearing the Right Hat"
Episode Summary:
As a leader, every conversation requires a different tone, approach, and mindset. That’s why in this week’s ep…