August 11, 2025
1083: How Tiny Actions Inspire Others through Mattering with Zach Mercurio
How to Be Awesome at Your JobAbout this episode
Zach Mercurio reveals the hidden epidemic that’s plaguing the workplace—and what we can do about it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The root of disengagement and quiet quitting 2) How to help others feel valued in just 30 seconds 3) The questions that help people feel seen Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1083 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ZACH — Zach Mercurio is a researcher, leadership development facilitator, and speaker specializing in purposeful leadership, mattering, and meaningful work. He advises leaders in organizations worldwide on practices for building cultures that promote well-being, motivation, and high performance. Mercurio holds a PhD in organizational learning, performance, and change and serves as one of Simon Sinek's Optimist Instructors, teaching a top-rated course on creating mattering at work. His previous book is The Invisible Leader . • Book: The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance • Study: “The Lived Experience of Meaningful Work in a Stigmatized Occupation: A Descriptive Phenomenological Inquiry” • LinkedIn: Zach Mercurio • Website: ZachMercurio.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Human Workplace Index: The Price of Invisibility” from Workhuman • Study: “Age, Perceptions of Mattering, and Allostatic Load” by John Taylor, Michael J. McFarland, and Dawn C. Carr • Study: “Undervaluing Gratitude: Expressers Misunderstand the Consequences of Showing Appreciation” by Amit Kumar and Nicholas Epley • Study: “It's not all about me: motivating hand hygiene among health care professionals by focusing on patients” by Adam Grant and David A. Hofmann • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl • Past episode: 500: Building Unshakeable Self-Esteem and Confidence with Victor Cheng • Past episode: 972: Amy Edmondson on How to Fail Well — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Plaud.ai . Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .