We all crave to be seen, valued, and needed. And yet, so many people in today’s workplaces feel invisible.
In this deeply human conversation, Janet talks with Dr. Zach Mercurio, author of The Power of Mattering, about why the greatest crisis in leadership isn’t disengagement or burnout, it’s a mattering deficit.
Zach shares research-backed insights on how leaders can help others feel significant through small, intentional interactions that affirm their unique value.
You’ll learn how to transform your daily leadership moments into acts that regenerate human energy, deepen connection, and create cultures where people truly thrive.
In this episode of The Inner Edge:
Why disengagement isn’t the real problem—it’s the lack of mattering
How leaders can help others feel seen, heard, and valued
The key difference between appreciation, recognition, and affirmation
Why human energy is the leading indicator of all results
How “leaders go first” in creating cultures of connection
Practical ways to make people feel noticed, affirmed, and needed
The dangers of social skill decay in an age of digital communication
Why trust—not technology—is the most valuable leadership currency
How to close the gap between good intentions and meaningful action
Resouces:
The Power of Mattering by Zach Mercurio
About Janet Ioli:
Janet Ioli is a globally recognized executive advisor, coach, and leadership expert with over 25 years of experience developing leaders in Fortune 100 companies and global organizations.
She created The Inner Edge—a framework, a movement, and a message that flips leadership from mere success performance to presence; from ego to soul. Through her keynotes, podcast, and programs, Janet helps high-achievers find the one thing that changes everything: the mastery within.
Her approach redefines leadership presence—not as polish or tactics, but as the inner steadiness people feel from you and the positive imprint you leave on individuals and organizations.
The Inner Edge | Leadership, Self-Mastery, and Reinvention for a New Era is your invitation to step beyond conventional wisdom into conversations that matter.
Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership expert, executive coach, and trusted advisor to global leaders, with executive experience across four Fortune 200 companies. In this podcast, she explores the interconnected nature of leadership and life—tackling real challenges like reinvention at midlife, navigating transitions, leading with intuition, and integrating your authentic self in both personal and professional spheres. This isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level tips; it’s about the deeper inner work that creates lasting transformation for leaders ready to stop following and start creating a future aligned with their values and soul.
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Connect with Janet:
- Website: janetioli.com
- Linkedin: Janet Ioli
- Instagram: @leadershipcoachjanet
- YouTube: Janet Ioli – The Leadership Sage
If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.
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