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The Matt Ware Show

The Matt Ware Show

by Matt Ware

Entrepreneurship Self-Improvement

The Bottomless Language of Manipulation in Leadership | Ep 49

Every leader eventually runs into someone who tries to manipulate them, and it usually shows up in the words they use. In this episode, Matt breaks down the two most common words manipulators use, why those words are impossible to satisfy, and the one move that shuts manipulation down every time. If this episode hits home, subscribe for more straight talk on leadership every week. Want to go deeper? Connect with Matt and learn more about coaching at themattware.com.

How Bad Do You Want It? What Your Actions Really Say | Ep 48

Matt asks the question he can't stop thinking about: how bad do you actually want it? He breaks down the gap between what we say we want and what our actions prove, then challenges you to get aggressive, stay consistent, stop delaying, and stop excusing. If you're ready to stop wishing and start working, connect with Matt and learn more about coaching at themattware.com. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

The 7 Core Motivations Behind Every Person You Lead | Ep 47

Every person on your team is motivated by something, they just aren't all motivated by the same thing. Matt breaks down John Maxwell's seven core motivations, purpose, autonomy, relationships, progress, mastery, recognition, and money, and shows you how to spot what's really driving your people. He also pushes back on a well-known Dave Ramsey quote that gets this topic wrong. If you're a business owner or nonprofit leader who has plateaued and wants to lead with more clarity, visit themattware.com to learn more or connect with Matt directly. Subscribe for a new episode every week.

Why Motivating Your Team Might Be Hurting Them | Ep 46

Most leaders think they need to motivate their team with rewards or threats. Matt breaks down why external motivation backfires, hurting performance, crushing creativity, and creating unhealthy dependency. This episode sets up next week's conversation on what actually drives lasting motivation. If you want to grow as a leader, subscribe and never miss an episode. Visit themattware.com to connect with Matt and learn more about working together.

Why Leaders Need to Leave: The Case for Travel | Ep 45

One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is working too long in the same environment without a change of pace. Matt makes the case for why leaders should leave, and why travel specifically builds problem-solving, adaptability, teachability, appreciation, and inspiration. If you can't leave your business for more than a few days, this episode explains why. Connect with Matt, or learn more about working with him, at themattware.com.

Why Every Successful Leader Still Needs a Coach | Ep 44

You've already built something real. So why do you still need help? In this episode, Matt breaks down why the most successful leaders, athletes, and executives never outgrow their need for a coach, and the five specific situations that mean it's time to find one. If you're ready to talk about what coaching could look like for you, connect with Matt at themattware.com.

The Hardest Person You'll Ever Have to Lead Is You | Ep 43

Leading people is hard, but the hardest person you'll ever lead is yourself. Matt Ware breaks down five areas you have to lead in your own life before you can lead anyone else: your mind, your mouth, your heart, your body, and your growth. If this episode challenged you, subscribe so you don't miss what's next. And if you're ready to work on your own leadership, head to themattware.com to connect and learn more.

Good Leaders Solve Problems. Great Ones Do This Instead. | Ep 42

Most people tense up the moment a problem lands on their desk. Matt breaks down four stages of how leaders respond to problems, from the ones who shirk them to the ones who actively seek them out. The sooner you find the problem, the sooner you find the answer. If you're a faith-driven leader ready to close the gap between where your business is and where you know it should be, head to themattware.com to learn more about working with Matt. If this episode helped you, subscribe and share it with a leader who needs it.

Your Past Is Running Your Leadership (And You Don't Know It) | Ep 41

Your past — failures, successes, hurts, habits, decisions — isn't just behind you. For too many leaders, it's still running the show. In this episode, Matt breaks down the five ways leaders stay trapped in yesterday and why escaping them is the only path to building something better. Subscribe for weekly leadership insights. Connect with Matt or explore coaching at themattware.com.

Most Leaders Are Addicted To Speed (Here's The Fix) | Ep 40

Most leaders are addicted to speed, and it's quietly wrecking their results. In this episode, Matt unpacks why slowing down is the real key to going faster, and walks you through a five-question tool called the after action review. Learn how to build the discipline that helps you execute at a higher level. If you want to grow as a leader, check out themattware.com to connect with Matt and learn more about working together. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

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