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...

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...

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...

"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...