1083: How Tiny Actions Inspire Others through Mattering with Zach Mercurio

1083: How Tiny Actions Inspire Others through Mattering with Zach Mercurio

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job August 11, 2025 Duration: 46:33
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.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

How to Be Awesome at Your Job
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1062: How to Build a Personal Brand that Resonates with Lola Linarte [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:22
Lola Linarte reveals her three-part framework for building a strong personal brand. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why every professional should care about their brand 2) The critical first step to building your brand 3) The minor…
1060: How to Use Sponsorship to Open Doors with Dr. Rosalind Chow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:01
Dr. Rosalind Chow discusses how to become a better sponsor to open new opportunities for others—and yourself. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why mentorship isn’t enough to advance 2) How sponsoring others elevates your status 3) Fo…
1057: How to Improve Your Next Conversation with Jefferson Fisher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:31
Jefferson Fisher shares his three-part communication system for handling difficult conversations with ease. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The best first word to use 2) How to set boundaries people will respect 3) Two tricks for ha…
1056: Winning the Mental Game of Leadership with Sébastien Page [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:18
Sébastien Page explores how great leaders navigate failure, conflict, pressure, and purpose. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How agreeableness holds you back 2) How to know whether a goal is still worth pursuing 3) How to make stres…

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