Matthew Sutter's Blog

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 of...

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 instincti...

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 certainly,...

"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 world of business and lead...