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Stop Chaos Before It Starts: The Leader’s Playbook

Author
Colby Morris
Published
Wed 05 Mar 2025
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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 chaos-detachment mindset into a proactive game plan. Learn three practical tools—clear expectations, extreme ownership, and relentless communication—to build a team culture that stops mayhem in its tracks. Packed with real-world stories and steps you can use today, this is leadership made simple.

Key Topics: Leadership strategies, chaos-resistant culture, team clarity, ownership, communication

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Key Takeaways

  1. Set Clear Expectations: Use Role Clarity Conversations to wipe out confusion and keep chaos away.
  2. Build Ownership: Teach your team to ask, “What can I own?”—it’s the ultimate chaos-stopper.
  3. Communicate Relentlessly: Run a 10-minute Daily Huddle to keep your team synced and surprises at zero.

Listener Challenge: Try one tool this week—like the Daily Huddle—and let me know how it goes on LinkedIn!

Episode Highlights

  • Colby shares how a team turned chaos into calm by asking, “What’s your top three?”—a simple fix with big impact.
  • Inspired by Extreme Ownership, hear about a project manager who saved a deadline by stepping up when it wasn’t “his job.”
  • The Daily Huddle in action: Colby contrasts a CEO’s launch flop with a team that nailed it through daily syncs.
  • A final nudge: Pick one tool and run with it—plus, a hint about next week’s episode!

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Why You’ll Love This Episode

Overwhelmed by team chaos? Colby Morris, COO and leadership expert, breaks down three tools—clarity, ownership, and communication—to stop mayhem before it starts. From a team turnaround to a deadline-saving win, this episode delivers real examples and a clear plan to lead with less stress. Perfect for new managers or seasoned pros.

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  • Share Your Story: Have a chaos tale? Connect or message on LinkedIn—it could feature next time!
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  • Connect: Share your favorite tool with #ThingsLeadersDo and tag @ColbyMorris.


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