Episode notes
Zach Mercurio, is one of today’s leading voices in meaningful work, purposeful leadership, and positive organizational culture.
He’s the author of The Invisible Leader and The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance. Through decades of research, teaching, and consulting with organizations like Marriott, Delta Airlines, the U.S. Army, and the FDA, Zach empowers leaders to create cultures where people feel seen, valued, and essential.
Zach will help us explore how mattering — feeling noticed, needed, and important — is a fundamental human need often overlooked in modern work cultures.
Specifically, in this episode, we’ll explore:
Why mattering is a basic human need and a competitive advantage
How purposeful leadership transforms performance and well-being
Practical ways leaders can embed mattering into daily organizational life
Why meaning and connection, not perks, are the true retention strategies today