You Matter, Authentic Purpose, & A Child's POV with Zach Mercurio, Ep. 143

Welcome to a brand new season of Be The Good with Kate—the show that sparks inspiration, ignites passion, and celebrates the everyday changemakers making a real difference. After 140 episodes, I'm still blown away by the incredible stories our guests have shared. No matter their background, age, location, or resources, each one reminds us that we all have the power to make the world a little better. What a way to begin the season with this week’s guest!  Zach Mercurio is an author and researcher who’s devoted his work to helping people understand a powerful truth: you matter. The way Zach speaks about purpose, meaning, and impact is both grounding and uplifting—you’ll feel seen, inspired, and ready to show up in the world a little differently. Have a notepad nearby—his words stay with you. I’m your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, and I am on a mission to share as many stories of people doing good as I can. We each have the power to make a difference, and I hope you find a way to do so while following what lights you up as well.  “Zach Mercurio is an author, researcher, and leadership  development facilitator 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 performance. Zach holds a Ph.D. 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 new book is The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance. His previous book is The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with The Power of Authentic Purpose. He’s been featured in The Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Psychology Today, The Denver Post, and on ABCNews.” Connect with Zach: zachmercurio.com  ** Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or leave a review on Apple or Spotify.  I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Instagram @positively_kate  - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate  Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **