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The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose

The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose

The most powerful leader is a compelling purpose. Purpose predicts personal and organizational thriving. In “The Invisible Leader,” learn how to discover and enact yours.

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Oct 5, 2023

The Cost of Not Mattering at Work

Anti-mattering destroys energy, undercuts self-worth, reduces self-esteem and can predict unhealthy stress.

The Cost of Not Mattering at Work

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Apr 24, 2023

Why Don’t Leaders Care?

Uncaring leaders drive high turnover and poor mental health. What makes it so hard for leaders to care? Here are 5 common barriers.

Why Don’t Leaders Care?

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Nov 15, 2022

How to Create Mattering at Work

Filling the human need for significance can redeem work and revitalize organizations

How to Create Mattering at Work

Zach Mercurio, PhD

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Sep 7, 2021

Work as Community

On July 4, someone ran a stop sign and hit my car, flipping it. Unbelievably, I walked away — because of people doing their jobs.

Work as Community

Zach Mercurio, PhD

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Mar 17, 2021

To Become a Better Leader, Change the Way You See People

How we see people is how we treat them. How we treat them is who they become.

To Become a Better Leader, Change the Way You See People

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Curious

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Jan 19, 2021

The Art and Science of Noticing Others

How to Become Better at Making People Feel Seen

The Art and Science of Noticing Others

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The Startup

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Aug 25, 2020

Filling the ‘Meaning Deficit:’ Why Meaningful Work Will Be More Vital in a Post-COVID World

As people return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, employers should be ready to address this hidden issue.

Filling the ‘Meaning Deficit:’ Why Meaningful Work Will Be More Vital in a Post-COVID World

Zach Mercurio, PhD

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Jun 17, 2020

The Science of Mattering: Why Feeling Significant Is So Significant

Mattering is a basic human desire. Here’s how to cultivate it for others.

The Science of Mattering: Why Feeling Significant Is So Significant

Zach Mercurio, PhD

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Mar 16, 2020

Finding Purpose in a Pandemic

A lot of the things that give us meaning are vanishing or changing. Here’s what to do to find purpose in the chaos.

Finding Purpose in a Pandemic

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Feb 25, 2020

It’s Time to Stop Dehumanizing Frontline Workers

Respect the people who do the work that makes everything else possible.

It’s Time to Stop Dehumanizing Frontline Workers

Zach Mercurio, PhD

Zach Mercurio, PhD

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I research and write about purpose, meaningfulness, and mattering. Let’s connect: www.zachmercurio.com

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