The Morning Dig Hosted by Chris Williams
What if five minutes could shift the way you show up for the entire week?
I launched The Morning Dig in 2023 as my first podcast. I wanted to create a space where I could share quick, meaningful thoughts to help you reset, refocus, and keep digging in, especially when life feels heavy or unclear.
Every Monday, I release a short episode centered on leadership, mindset, and personal growth. Some are less than five minutes, some are a little longer, but each one is rooted in real experience and built to help you move into your week with clarity and intention.
This podcast was born out of my own journey through burnout, realignment, and learning how to lead without losing myself. I’m not here to give you all the answers. I’m here to share what I’ve lived, what I’ve learned, and what I’m still working through.
If you’re building something meaningful and trying to stay aligned with what matters, you’re in the right place.
Start your week with purpose, not pressure.
Episodes
84 episodes
Leadership, Fear, and the Mountain I Chose to Climb | Episode 17 (S5)
Two days before the 29,029 challenge, I hit record.This episode is raw. I talk about fear, leadership, and why I chose to do something that scares me. You can’t lead people out of their comfort zone if you’re not willing to step out of y...
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Episode 17
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The Real Reason Most People Quit Before Success | Episode 16 (S5)
I was 10 minutes deep into a fire episode and forgot to hit record. But instead of quitting, I hit record again and kept going.This episode is about the one thing that separates top performers from everyone else. They don’t stop. They st...
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Episode 16
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Silence Kills the Fire: How Real Leaders Handle Noise | Episode 15 (S5)
When people try to pull you into noise, give them silence.I’ve seen it play out over and over. Someone leaves badly. They twist the story. The world leans in, waiting for your response. And all you have to do is say nothing.This e...
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How Tattoos Impact Leadership, Branding, and Respect | Episode 14 (S5)
This one’s personal. I’m talking about my tattoos, not to explain them, but to unpack what they’ve taught me about timing, leadership, business, and owning your brand.If you’re worried about how ink might affect your image, respect, or c...
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Episode 14
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The Truth About Empathy vs Sympathy in Leadership | Episode 13 (S5)
Empathy helps you lead.Sympathy keeps your team stuck.In this episode of The Morning Dig, I’m breaking down how real leaders hold space for people without letting things slide. I share how empathy has helped me grow as a leader, and ...
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Episode 13
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You Can’t Delegate Growth: Why Founders Need To Do The Work | Episode 12 (S5)
If you’re great at delegation but haven’t taken real action in a while, this episode is for you. Season 5 Episode 12 is a wake-up call for visionary leaders who’ve stepped back too far. Growth doesn’t happen from the sidelines — your team needs...
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Delegation 101: How Great Leaders Train & Trust Their Teams | Episode 11 (S5)
Most people fail at delegation for one reason—they never actually train their team. In this episode, I talk about the key mindset shift and the exact steps you need to take to build trust and get your time back.
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Episode 11
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Why Your Team Isn’t Growing: You’re Missing This One Leadership Skill | Episode 10 (S5)
For years, I led with passion, but no clear targets. And it cost me. In this episode, I talk about how learning to use hard data and emotional connection changed the game for my team and my business. This is for the lea...
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Episode 10
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The Real Threat Isn’t Your Competitor; It’s Inside Your Business | Episode 9 (S5)
In this episode of The Morning Dig, I dive into one of the hardest leadership truths: your biggest challenge may not be your competition—it might be the people closest to you.Jealousy. Resentment. Gossip.Here’s how to...
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Episode 9
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Vision vs. Mission: The Key to Building a Team That Cares | Episode 8 (S5)
If you're a leader, coach, or business owner, you’ve probably felt the frustration of casting a big vision—only to realize your team isn't following. In this episode, I explain why most people don’t buy into vision alone and how a s...
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The Real Cost of Saying Nothing as a Leader | Episode 7 (S5)
I’ve been guilty of it too — seeing something off, thinking “It’s not a big deal,” and letting it slide. But here’s the truth: silence sends a message. And sometimes, it says the wrong thing.In this episode, I share a conversation I had...
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Episode 7
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How to Build a Scalable Team with Systems, Not Superstars | Episode 6 (S5)
Too many business owners waste time trying to find people who “care like they do.” Truth is: they won’t—and they don’t need to. That’s not how you scale.In this episode, I get real about what it actually takes to build a team that suppor...
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Why Your Job Title Doesn’t Define Your Success | Episode 5 (S5)
Here’s the truth. Your title doesn’t matter if it doesn’t mean something to you. You don’t need to call yourself CEO or Founder to lead with purpose. In this episode, I’m sharing how I stopped chasing labels and started owning the role that act...
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Episode 5
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The One Leadership Skill That’s Hard but Necessary | Episode 4 (S5)
This one’s about letting go.Not out of bitterness, but out of clarity.When we stay too long in the wrong dynamics, we lose energy, leadership, and self-respect. Whether it’s in business, family, or friendships, leaders have to fac...
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Episode 4
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The Pressure of Public Notoriety in Leadership | Episode 3 (S5)
When you step into leadership, you step into the public eye.Not everyone will support you.Not everyone will stay your friend.In this episode of The Morning Dig, Chris talks about how to handle public notoriety, protect your leade...
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Episode 3
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The Leader’s Path: Finish Strong, No Excuses | Episode 2 (S5)
This week on The Morning Dig, we explore the mindset of high-performing leaders who refuse to give up. It’s not about how you start; it’s about how you finish. In this short but powerful episode, Chris challenges us to stop making excuses and t...
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Episode 2
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Are Leaders Born Naturally? Here’s the Reality | Episode 1 (S5)
Is leadership natural?That’s the question we’re leaning into today on The Morning Dig.Take a few minutes to pause, reflect, and reset before the week takes over.Start your week with clarity, not chaos.Start it here.
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Episode 1
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Pushing Limits & Embracing Leadership | Season 4 Finale.
Welcome to The Morning Dig Podcast, where we kickstart the week with thoughts, ideas, and experiences to keep you digging in.What does it take to push past challenges and come out stronger? As this season wraps up, I’m reflecting on a j...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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Appreciating the Little Things: Lessons from a Child’s Perspective.
Have you ever noticed how kids find magic in the simplest things? My six-year-old son’s fascination with frozen grass reminded me how often we overlook life’s small wonders.Welcome to the Morning Dig Podcast, your go-to source for kicki...
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Episode 14
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Turning Excuses into Action: How a Priority List Drives Long-Term Success.
Are your goals truly aligned with what matters most? It’s time to look beyond surface-level goals like financial success or weight loss.Welcome to the Morning Dig Podcast. Start your week with insights that will help you keep diggin...
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Episode 13
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The Mindset Shift That Makes Hard Tasks Easier.
How often have you thought, ‘That was easier than I expected’? Let’s explain why that happens and how to make it work in your favor.Welcome to the Morning Dig Podcast—your Monday morning boost to start the week with clarity and ...
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Episode 12
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The Secret to Making Space for What Matters.
Can a glass hold more water? This thought-provoking question challenges how we approach growth and balance in our lives.Welcome to another episode of The Morning Dig Podcast! In this 11th episode of Season 4, we explore...
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Episode 11
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Fear Vs Growth: The Key To Moving Beyond Self-Doubt.
Overcoming the Fear of Taking ActionWelcome to the 10th episode of Season 4 of The Morning Dig Podcast! In this episode, we discuss something many can relate to: the fear that holds us back. Have you ever hesitated to t...
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Episode 10
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Does Speed Really Kill, or Can It Drive Growth?
Does Speed Kill, or Does It Scale?Welcome to another episode of The Morning Dig Podcast! In this ninth episode of Season 4, we’re unpacking the idea of “speed kills”—not in a destructive sense, but in how it can either ...
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Episode 9
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Why Your Words Matter: Transforming Negative Self-Talk.
Have you ever felt trapped by the labels others put on you—or worse, the ones you put on yourself?Labels can feel like a heavy box, keeping you stuck unable to move forward.Welcome to the 8th episode of The Morning Dig Podca...
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Episode 8
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