Matthew Sutter's Blog

Ever seen The Blind Side? There's a classic scene where Leigh Anne Tuohy, Michael Oher's adoptive mom, calls the football coach during a game. She's yelling into the phone, "Run the dang ball, Burt!"

Why was she so upset? Well, the team was...

Have you ever heard the saying, "leaders cast long shadows"  and wonder what that actually means? We all know the feeling of standing in someone's shadow – literally, on a sunny day, or figuratively, when someone else dominates the...

We all know that feeling – that sinking dread when you walk into work on a Monday morning and realize you haven't exactly been building bridges with your colleagues. Or maybe it's the frustration of dealing with a client who seems more...

Recently, my better half and I sat down to re-watch “The Aviator,” the 2004 biopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio, which highlights the life and times of Howard Hughes, arguably the most prominent American business figure of the mid-20th...

Possibly my all-time favorite leadership quote comes from John Maxwell, a giant in the leadership development field. He said "You cannot take a duck to eagle school." It hit me hard years ago, finally giving me permission to acknowledge the limits...

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...