The Architecture of Mattering with Zach Mercurio

"It is very hard for anything to matter to someone who doesn't first believe that they matter. And on the flip side, when people feel that they matter, they act like they matter." Senior Fellow at the Center for Meaning and Purpose at Colorado State University, Zach Mercurio talks about why traditional employee engagement strategies fall short and how the psychological concept of mattering serves as the foundation for true psychological safety. ------- Helen's new book Practices for Psychological Safety is available to pre-order (published October 2026)- https://www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/psychological-safety-in-practice-9781398629400 If you are interested in our Tensions Cards to create Team or Meeting Agreements https://www.hsalearningcards.org/ Connect with Helen: Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensandersonhsa/ One-Page Profile https://www.helensandersonassociates.com/meet-the-team/helen-sanderson/ Website https://www.helensandersonassociates.com/