Scaling Up Business Podcast

What does it really mean for people to feel like they matter in the workplace?In this episode, Zach Mercurio unpacks why mattering is the missing piece in most workplace cultures and how leaders can foster it. He also explores how a sense of value and contribution drives engagement, innovation, and retention. Zach is on a mission to make work and life more meaningful. As an author, researcher, and speaker, he helps leaders create environments where people feel valued. Topics explored in this episode: (02:15) The Science of Mattering* How mattering influences employee performance and well-being.* Why recognition alone isn’t enough to make people feel valued.(10:40) Workplace Disconnection* The hidden costs of employees feeling like they don’t matter.(18:55) The Role of Leaders in Creating Mattering* Mattering shouldn’t be just an HR initiative—it’s a leadership responsibility.(28:30) Purpose vs. Mattering* Why having a sense of mattering is more foundational than purpose.* Case studies of compan