Matthew Sutter's Blog

In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, the belief that success hinges on doing more, working longer hours, and personally delivering every outcome can often lead to burnout and organizational stagnation. The core lesson for high-impact leadersh...

There’s a question I’ve started asking myself that completely changed how I hire.

It’s not “If I hire this person, will they be successful?”

It’s “If I don’t hire this person, will they be successful anyway?”

That question shifts everything.

When...

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 clearly ...

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 conversation. But ...

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 interested in ...

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 century.

Whethe...

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...

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 critical ...

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...

 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 choose to utilize it. ...