Mattering-centered leadership
Learn how to use the power of mattering to create cultures of significance where everyone feels truly seen, heard, valued, and needed.
Good leaders tell people “that” they matter. Truly great leaders have the skills to show people
exactly how they matter.
How to Cultivate Mattering
Read
Explore the emerging science of mattering and learn the transformative skills to revitalize your team, organization, or community by showing people how they’re significant.
Experience
Inspire and empower your organization with the evidence-based skills to truly see, hear, and
value others.
Learn
Take Zach’s class with bestselling author Simon Sinek to learn and apply the essential skills to become a leader everyone wants to follow. Individual and team options are available.
Resources
Assess
Use the Mattering Self-Assessment for Leaders to measure and track your skills to ensure everyone around you feels Noticed, Affirmed, and Needed™.
Your Moment of Mattering
Reflect on the moment in your life or work when you most felt like you mattered to someone
else. What did they do? What did they say? How can you be that person for someone else?
Give Meaningful Gratitude
Want to learn to say a better “thank you” or “good job”? Use this exercise to show someone the difference they make and how they make it.
“If It Wasn’t for You”
If it wasn’t for you are five of the most powerful words we can say to one another. Download and use the template to send someone an “If it wasn’t for you…” statement and see the power of mattering.
Inspiration
Learn about the science of mattering, how to create mattering at work, and
the costs of not mattering through Zach’s writing.
Certification
Bring the power of mattering to your organization by becoming a Certified Create
Mattering™ Facilitator and learn how to teach and embed the Noticed, Affirmed, and Needed model of mattering.
Read the Book
The Power of Mattering
Filled with practical advice and helpful exercises, The Power of Mattering gives leaders at all levels the skills they need to revitalize their teams—and entire organizations and communities—by showing people how they matter.
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Inspire and empower your organization
Help your people experience the power of mattering and equip them with the skills to cultivate a culture of significance.
“Zach’s session was enlightening and influential, especially in shaping my
perspective as a leader. The idea of making every individual feel important struck a chord with
me. I firmly believe Zach made us more empathetic leaders.”
– Leader, Marriott International
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Moments of Mattering
Mattering happens in moments. Moments when we feel seen by someone else. Moments when our voice is heard. Moments when someone shows us the difference we make.
When have you most felt like you mattered?
Share your moment with us for a chance to have Zach share that moment with the world and get a signed copy of “The Power of Mattering.”