Zach’s Blog

The Science of Mattering: Why Feeling Significant Is So Significant

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Think about the first time you realized you mattered. What happened? How did you feel? Chances are your moment of mattering impacted and moved you. Most likely, you felt important because of what someone else said or did. Feeling significant is a basic human desire and a critical factor for mental, emotional, and physical well-being in life, school, and … Read more

Finding Purpose in a Pandemic

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I was in the parking lot at my kids’ daycare when I got the notification. I looked down at my phone, and nausea returned. The first word of the e-mail subject line read, “Canceled.” It was the latest in a string of messages that obliterated my false sense of stability, security, and purpose. A big … Read more

Why The Best Leaders Aren’t People: The Charisma of Purpose

[bctt tweet=”The best leaders aren’t people.” username=”ZachMercurio”] Instead, innovative and emerging research shows that a compelling and other-centered authentic purpose – “the invisible leader” – may be the most powerful influencer of our behaviors, attitudes, and motivation in organizations, work, school, and life. Here’s how it works. The Power of the Invisible Leader The University … Read more