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The Matt Ware Show
Hosted by Matt Ware · EN
The Matt Ware Show is for leaders who want more — and won’t settle for less.
Straight talk to help you lead better, live bolder, and not lose yourself in the process.
If you're serious about going to the next level in life and leadership — you're in the right place.
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Why Leaders Need to Leave: The Case for Travel | Ep 45
6d ago00:18:43Tap to summarizeOne 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.
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Why Every Successful Leader Still Needs a Coach | Ep 44
2w ago00:17:13Tap to summarizeYou'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.
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The Hardest Person You'll Ever Have to Lead Is You | Ep 43
3w ago00:14:43Tap to summarizeLeading 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.
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Good Leaders Solve Problems. Great Ones Do This Instead. | Ep 42
4w ago00:15:30Tap to summarizeMost 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.
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Your Past Is Running Your Leadership (And You Don't Know It) | Ep 41
Jun 2400:20:14Tap to summarizeYour 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.
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Most Leaders Are Addicted To Speed (Here's The Fix) | Ep 40
Jun 1700:21:05Tap to summarizeMost 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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Nobody Tells You the Real Price of Leadership | Ep 39
Jun 1000:19:28Tap to summarizeLeadership will cost you more than time and money — it will cost you your reputation with the very people you're trying to help. Strong leaders get mocked, misunderstood, misrepresented, and maligned, not because they're doing something wrong, but because they're doing something right. This episode is permission to keep going.Subscribe for straight talk on leadership, character, and what it actually costs to build something that matters. Connect with Matt and learn about working together at themattware.com.
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Listen Less, Lead More | Ep 38
Jun 300:14:09Tap to summarizeLeaders are told to listen more. But what if all that listening is keeping you from actually leading? In this episode, Matt breaks down who deserves your ear, who doesn't, and how to filter input so you can lead with clarity instead of getting buried in everyone else's opinions.Subscribe for straight talk on leadership that helps you lead better, live bolder, and not lose yourself in the process. Connect with Matt at themattware.com.
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Stop Complaining, Start Changing | The Leadership Shift | Ep 37
May 2700:16:14Tap to summarizeComplaining is easy. Changing is hard. But if you're serious about your leadership, complaining is the one thing you absolutely cannot afford to keep doing. In this episode, Matt breaks down exactly why leaders default to complaining — and the four things real change requires.If you're ready to stop complaining and start leading at the next level, connect with Matt at themattware.com. Subscribe for new episodes every week.
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I Read Every Comment About Loyalty. Here's What You Got Wrong | Ep 36
May 2000:20:48Tap to summarizeLoyalty isn't just something leaders demand — it's something they must model, extend, and earn.In this episode, Matt responds to the most challenging feedback from the loyalty series and goes deeper into what loyalty really means for leaders. If your organization is moving slowly, fractured, or suspicious, this episode will show you why trust and loyalty are the foundation you can't afford to skip.Subscribe for new episodes every week, and visit themattware.com to connect with Matt, work with him, or learn more about his executive leadership coaching.
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