Listen "Achieve higher self-worth, meaning and fulfillment through purpose | Zach Mercurio, PhD"
Episode Synopsis
About this Episode:
Zach Mercurio, Ph.D. believes everyone is built for purpose, desires meaningfulness, and deserves dignity in work and life. He is an author, speaker, consultant, and researcher specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, mattering, and positive organizational development. According to Zach, purpose is the reason why we’re here. It is something that’s directed, gives reason for our existence, and affirms why we’re needed. Noticing our unique strengths and how they make an impact on others and the world will lead us to higher self-worth, and a meaningful and fulfilled life.
About the Guest:
Zach wrote "The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose" to provide individuals, leaders, and organizations with the tools to activate their purpose and create cultures where everyone matters. It was praised by Arianna Huffington as "a compelling book filled with powerful stories, cutting-edge research, and practical tools that show us how to lead with purpose." In his work with over 100 global companies, non-profits, schools, and universities around the world, Zach helps forge purposeful leaders and provides practical tools to cultivate positive organizational and team cultures that enable more meaning, motivation, and well-being. Some of his clients and partners have included Hewlett-Packard, The National Park Service, Simon Sinek Inc., The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Crocs, Broadcom, Telstra, and The Alzheimer's Association. Zach earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado USA where he serves as an Honorary Fellow in the Department of Psychology's Center for Meaning and Purpose and as an Instructor in the School of Education. His research on meaningful work has been awarded by The Association for Talent Development, The Academy of Management, and The Academy of Human Resource Development. Zach writes regularly on his blog and newsletter, and his thoughts on purposeful leadership, mattering, and meaningful work have been featured internationally in media outlets such as Forbes, Psychology Today, Inc. Magazine, The Huffington Post, and Thrive Global. He is a regular guest on a wide range of leadership and organization development podcasts. Zach lives with his wife, two young sons, and adopted dog in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Website: www.zachmercurio.com
Twitter: @ZachMercurio
Instagram: ZachMercurio
Facebook: @ZMercurio LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/zachmercurio
Zach Mercurio, Ph.D. believes everyone is built for purpose, desires meaningfulness, and deserves dignity in work and life. He is an author, speaker, consultant, and researcher specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, mattering, and positive organizational development. According to Zach, purpose is the reason why we’re here. It is something that’s directed, gives reason for our existence, and affirms why we’re needed. Noticing our unique strengths and how they make an impact on others and the world will lead us to higher self-worth, and a meaningful and fulfilled life.
About the Guest:
Zach wrote "The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose" to provide individuals, leaders, and organizations with the tools to activate their purpose and create cultures where everyone matters. It was praised by Arianna Huffington as "a compelling book filled with powerful stories, cutting-edge research, and practical tools that show us how to lead with purpose." In his work with over 100 global companies, non-profits, schools, and universities around the world, Zach helps forge purposeful leaders and provides practical tools to cultivate positive organizational and team cultures that enable more meaning, motivation, and well-being. Some of his clients and partners have included Hewlett-Packard, The National Park Service, Simon Sinek Inc., The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Crocs, Broadcom, Telstra, and The Alzheimer's Association. Zach earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado USA where he serves as an Honorary Fellow in the Department of Psychology's Center for Meaning and Purpose and as an Instructor in the School of Education. His research on meaningful work has been awarded by The Association for Talent Development, The Academy of Management, and The Academy of Human Resource Development. Zach writes regularly on his blog and newsletter, and his thoughts on purposeful leadership, mattering, and meaningful work have been featured internationally in media outlets such as Forbes, Psychology Today, Inc. Magazine, The Huffington Post, and Thrive Global. He is a regular guest on a wide range of leadership and organization development podcasts. Zach lives with his wife, two young sons, and adopted dog in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Website: www.zachmercurio.com
Twitter: @ZachMercurio
Instagram: ZachMercurio
Facebook: @ZMercurio LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/zachmercurio
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