Matthew Sutter's Blog

Have you ever felt like you're drowning in tasks? Juggling meetings, training new hires, and trying to keep your head above water – it's a common struggle for leaders. You know delegation is key, but how do you ensure a smooth handover when...

Today, I want to talk about something we've all experienced at some point: the urge to critique someone when we think they've made a mistake. Whether it's a coworker, a friend, a family member, or even a customer service representative, our...

 Feedback is often touted as a “gift”, a precious offering that can propel us forward in our personal and professional lives. And indeed, it is! However, like any gift, its true value lies not just in its receipt, but in how we...

Ever heard the adage, especially in church or self-help forums, that we are to avoid comparing ourselves to others?

As leaders, we can often fall into the dangerous trap of using comparison as a measurement of our worthiness or value, and...

One of the most common questions I get when I’m on the road is: “Matt, I’ve got this person in a role and I’m just not sure about them. Should I keep them or let them go, and how do I know if I’ve got the right...

Today, I wanted to dive into a story that's been on my mind lately, sparked by a recent event in the world of sports.

Now, I understand that not everyone is a sports enthusiast, but bear with me because there's a valuable lesson here about...

Have you ever found yourself navigating the delicate terrain of assessing a teammate's performance, only to realize that your perspective and theirs seem to exist in different dimensions? It's a challenge that many leaders encounter, where...

While I work with entrepreneurial leaders in several different fields, much of my leadership background is within the real estate industry, in which I’ve played an active role for over 20 years.  If you haven’t heard, that...

"I tried hiring someone and it didn’t work?!"
"Why can’t I just find an employee who is actually good?!"
"Why won’t my people just do what they’re supposed to do?!"

Do these sound familiar?

After two decades immersed in the...

There’s a well-known old adage that says, “It’s lonely at the top.” And the truth is, for a large percentage of leaders, that statement couldn’t be more accurate. Studies over the past several decades have widely...