# The Power of Mattering: Why No One Feels Like They Matter Anymore

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Podcast: [Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/geeks-geezers-and-googlization-show-6197)
Published: 2025-04-22T07:09:00+00:00
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## Resource

Forget what you've been told about what's driving division, disengagement, and dysfunction. It's not woke and DEI. It's not remote work. It's not Gen Z or political affiliations. According to Dr. Zach Mercurio, it's something far more primal: the deep, unmet need to matter . In this gut-punch of an episode, Zach and host Ira S Wolfe rip into why belonging programs fall flat, expose the myth about soft skills, and reveal why making someone feel seen isn't a nice-to-have—it's survival. You'll never look at leadership, work, or human connection the same way again. Perks don't create a vibrant culture. They're distractions from the fact no one feels like they belong. Ping-pong tables and catered lunches won't fix your toxic culture. Start with making people feel like they matter. If you give a damn about your people—this is required listening. Order the book: The Power of Mattering ( https://www.zachmercurio.com/the-power-of-mattering/) Download "Mattering" resources: https://www.zachmercurio.com/mattering/ Connect with Zach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachmercurio/

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