The Power of Mattering

Everyone has a fundamental need to feel seen, heard, and valued.

Yet, increasingly, people report feeling overlooked, ignored, and underappreciated in work and life. Simply put, they don’t feel as though they matter to their leaders or organizations—and it’s taking a toll. This hidden epidemic of insignificance is fueling a mental health crisis, intensifying loneliness, and, for organizations, driving disengagement, turnover, and low performance.

The good news is that leaders can learn the skills to ensure everyone around them feels valued and knows how they add value. Through a captivating exploration of the emerging science of mattering and drawing from hands-on work with hundreds of diverse teams and organizations, researcher and leadership development facilitator Zach Mercurio reveals how mattering to others is a fundamental—yet often overlooked—requirement for thriving.

He introduces a simple yet effective framework for making daily interactions with your people more meaningful:

1. Noticing: the practice of seeing and hearing others
2. Affirming: the practice of showing people how their unique gifts make a difference
3. Needing: the practice of showing people how they’re relied on and indispensable

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—by showing people how they matter.