Ep. 65: Mayor Mat Siscoe — Criticism, Control & Tough Decisions

What does it actually take to lead a city?In this episode, we sit down with St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe for a real conversation on leadership, criticism, and making tough decisions when everyone has an opinion.From getting cut in football and choosing a new path, to navigating public pressure, town halls, and city-wide challenges—Mat breaks down what leadership actually looks like behind the scenes.We get into:Why not all criticism deserves your attentionThe difference between loud voices and real solutionsHow great leaders think long-term (not just election to election)Building trust, leading teams, and making decisions you won’t always get credit forThe reality of social media vs. real lifeWhy controlling what you can is the ultimate advantageThis isn’t politics as usual—it’s a raw look at leadership, accountability, and doing the work when it matters most.If you care about performance, decision-making, and building something bigger than yourself… this one hits.🎧 Listen now and rethink what leadership really means.This episode is brought to you by Iron Performance Center, Niagara's best personal and performance training facility.www.IronPerformance.ca