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In this episode of Things Leaders Do, Colby Morris calls out his own generation—Gen X leaders—for the outdated habits that are quietly holding teams back.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 identity
• How “professional distance” is eroding trust, and the simple shift that builds credibility fast
• Why tenure doesn’t equal trust—and what earns it instead
• How feedback (or the lack of it) is shaping your culture more than you realize
• Why your work ethic might be intimidating your team instead of inspiring them

Drawing from insights by John Maxwell, Patrick Lencioni, Simon Sinek, and research from Harvard Business Review, this episode is packed with actionable “do this instead” strategies.

You’ll walk away with:

• A 7-day habit experiment to keep your leadership fresh
• A quick method to bring appropriate vulnerability into your team conversations
• A simple formula for delivering meaningful feedback every week

Gen X leaders have a lot to be proud of—but thriving today means challenging the habits that no longer serve you or your team.

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