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 talk—covering how to communicate effectively and build trust, create high-performance team cultures, handle pressure and setbacks, balance accountability with empathy, and master the intersection of strategy, execution, and influence.
Perfect for new leaders stepping into management, seasoned executives leveling up their skills, and anyone tired of leadership advice that doesn't translate to the real world.
Weekly episodes tackle succession planning, conflict resolution, one-on-ones that actually work, performance reviews that don't suck, employee development, and how to create workplaces where people want to stay—not just show up.
No fluff. No vague concepts.
Just tactical frameworks and processes you can implement Monday morning.
New episodes drop every Monday. Subscribe now and join thousands of leaders building stronger teams and better workplace cultures.
Host Colby Morris is the founder of NXT Step Advisors, providing executive coaching, team training, and keynote speaking focused on people-first leadership that drives real business results.
Connect at nxtstepadvisors.com or linkedin.com/in/colbymorris
Episodes
How Leaders Should Use AI: Practical Guide to People-First Leadership
Building Leaders From Within: How to Make Succession Planning Work Every Day, Not Once a Year
Leadership in the Age of Mental Health Awareness
The Hybrid Leadership Playbook: 3 Systems That Actually Work
The Hybrid Leadership Dilemma: Why Your Old Management Style Isn't Working
Leading Through National Tragedy – When Silence Isn't an Option
Conflict IQ Part 3: The Courage Conversation – How to Invite Conflict Instead of Avoiding It
Conflict IQ Part 2: Reading the Room Before Hidden Conflict Explodes Episode 100
Conflict IQ Part I: Why You Need It Yesterday
Your Gen X Boss Decoder Ring: A Field Guide for Millennials and Gen Z
What Gen X Gets Wrong About Leadership
The Gen X Leader's Guide to Managing Millennials and Gen Z
The AI Bridge: Why Gen X Leaders Are Perfectly Positioned for the Next Big Shift
What Gen X Gets Right About Leadership
Respond Like a Leader, Don't React Like a Boss
You Don’t Have a Succession Plan. So What Happens When Your Top Performer Leaves?
Delegating Isn’t Leading—Until You Let Go of Control
Drowning in Decisions? You’re Leading the Wrong Way
Being People-First Doesn’t Mean Being Passive—It Means Being Proactive
The One-on-One Series Part 2: The Four Quadrants Every Leader Needs to Cover
The One-on-One Series: Why Your One-on-Ones Aren't Working
The Conflict Series, Episode 3: Managing Up — How to Disagree with Your Boss Without Killing Your Career
The Conflict Series, Episode 2: How to Say Hard Things Without Burning Bridges
The Conflict Series: Your Team is Not a Family
How to Build Backup Systems That Scale — Without Creating Bottlenecks or Burnout