Podcasts about mattering

Fraudish welcomes guest Kathy Chambers, connected through LinkedIn, to discuss storytelling as a driver of change and effective marketing in cyber and fraud. Kathy shares her path from radio/TV degrees and 10+ years as a TV news producer to University of Florida media director, then pivoting during COVID to ITProTV, where she hosted 250+ audit episodes and later the Certified Ethical Hacker series, falling in love with cybersecurity's “drama” and later its protective mission. She describes producing a cybersecurity show, quickly booking major industry names, and networking through conferences like Wireless Hacking Fest. They discuss how stories—not statistics—stick in presentations, fraud, and cyber marketing, criticizing generic “AI-powered” messaging and advocating people-centered narratives, even via scenarios when privacy blocks details. Kathy explains building client trust, her focus on helping small-to-medium businesses. Shout out to  her podcast Authentically Cyber.Connect with Kathy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathychambersmedia/https://kathychambersmedia.com/Authentically Cyber Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyVUHRwg9INfOUJVlYLpm-zzKvtcD9NP7Show times!00:00 Meet Kathy Chambers00:53 Fraudster Dinner Question02:01 From News to Cyber05:32 Hosting Ethical Hacker07:12 Launching Cyber Show09:28 Networking at Conferences11:03 AI Deepfake Fears13:45 Why Audit Matters16:01 Storytelling Beats Stats17:39 Cyber Marketing Stories19:26 Remembering Tom Cronkite20:37 Why Stories Stick21:15 Rebranding a New Business22:30 Pink Collar Crime Series Idea24:08 Making Victims Relatable26:13 Getting Companies to Share30:25 Tractors Not Ferraris32:12 Leaders as the Story35:12 Marketing Cuts Pet Peeve36:32 Ideal Client Avatar39:44 TikTok and LinkedIn Magic40:28 Closing Thanks and Mattering

Mattering at work is more than being included or appreciated. It's knowing your presence and contributions make a difference. In this episode, Michelle and Chase talk about the everyday moments that help people feel seen, valued, and needed, and why those moments matter more than we may realize.   Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!  Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!    

Do you ever find yourself wondering, deep down, "Do I really matter—to anyone?" In our fast-paced, achievement-driven world, the quiet ache of wanting to be truly seen and valued can ripple beneath even our closest relationships. So often, beneath arguments or emotional distance, lies an even deeper longing: the human need to know that we are significant to those who matter most to us. In this episode, listeners will dive into the heart of what it means to matter in intimate relationships. Through stories, philosophical insight, and practical examples, the conversation uncovers why our drive to feel significant shapes the way we connect and sometimes divides us. Listeners will discover ways to recognize their own "mattering map," address imbalances, and create daily rituals that affirm each partner's worth—moving beyond surface tension to cultivate true belonging and meaning with the people they love. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is a professor of philosophy and a novelist, and the author of eleven books, the most recent of which is The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us. She has received numerous awards for both her fiction and scholarly work, including a MacArthur Fellowship ("Genius Grant") and the National Humanities Medal, which was presented to her by President Barack Obama.   Episode Highlights 03:11 What is the mattering instinct and how does it shape our lives? 06:44 Different paths to mattering: Individual strategies and social dynamics. 12:03 The role of mattering in attachment and intimate relationships. 15:26 Self-mattering and internal validation: The foundation for flourishing. 17:14 Childhood roots: How early experiences influence our sense of mattering. 20:54 Societal reflections: The impact of community and acts of kindness. 25:49 Mattering in the intimate space: Attention, presence, and relational dynamics. 27:10 Balancing mattering: Navigating imbalances within couples. 31:17 Honest conversations and rituals to restore relationship equality. 34:43 Valuing the invisible: Acknowledging domestic roles and everyday struggles. 40:47 Diversifying mattering: The need for meaning beyond partnership. 45:25 Negotiating differences: Working through mattering expectations in relationships. 47:57 Moving forward: Communication, understanding, and resources for deeper mattering.   Your Checklist of Actions to Take Acknowledge the Mattering Instinct: Have an open, honest conversation with your partner about how both of you experience the desire to matter in your relationship. Map Your Mattering Profiles: Reflect together on the ways each of you seeks meaning and validation, recognizing how your "mattering maps" might differ. Be Explicit About Needs: Communicate directly if you're feeling unseen, underappreciated, or if there's an imbalance in attention or validation within the relationship. Ritualize Daily Check-ins: Set aside time each day to ask each other about meaningful events, feelings of accomplishment, or struggles—aim for sharing three significant moments per day. Appreciation Exercises: Practice exchanging specific appreciations with your partner about each other's actions and character, as well as sharing appreciations about yourselves. Attend to the 'Hidden' Work: Explicitly recognize and affirm the effort and value in less visible roles or tasks your partner undertakes, such as parenting or domestic duties. Diversify Sources of Mattering: Encourage each other to cultivate interests, friendships, or projects outside the relationship to avoid making your partner your sole source of significance. Address Imbalances with Compassion: If you sense an ongoing disparity in felt importance, approach your partner with empathy and explore together ways to rebalance and affirm each other's worth.   Mentioned The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) The Mind-Body Problem (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) US Suicide Hotline 12 Relationship Principles to Strengthen Your Love (free relationship guide)   Connect with Rebecca Newberger Goldstein Website: rebeccagoldstein.com  Substack: rebeccanewbergergoldstein.substack.com Instagram: instagram.com/rebeccanewbergergoldstein  X: x.com/platobooktour  

This season starts off with a wonderful conversation with Dr. Gordon Flett, Professor Emeritus in Psychology at York University in Canada and the author of the 2018 book, The Psychology of Mattering:  Understanding the Human Need to be Significant.   Dr. Flett's research into “mattering” – which he started in the 1980's --  seems to be finding a contemporary relevance in the 21st century as our society trends toward social isolation and loneliness.  His work resonates with Heart Forward because of our belief that the human posture of coming alongside people, and practicing radical hospitality in our relationships, can be transformative for all involved.    Flett, who is considered one of the global experts on this topic, believes that the experience of mattering is critical for human well-being and a sense of flourishing.  As you will hear, this is not the same as a sense of belonging or self-esteem.  People need to feel seen and heard and they yearn to know that they are making a difference or add value in some way. Dr. Flett has been busy in his so-called retirement from academic life and has appeared on several podcasts and interviews in the past year.  Here are some helpful links:Hidden Brain podcast:  Do you Feel Invisible (Feb 2026)Hidden Brain podcast:  A Secret Source of Connection (June 2026)  Dr. Flett responds to listener questions and comments sparked by the February podcast)The Oprah Podcast:  How Mattering to Yourself & Others Can Change Your Life with Oprah, Jennifer Wallace & Ina Garten (January 2026) Books and publicationsThe Psychology of Mattering:  Understanding the Human Need to be Significant.  Dr. Gordon Flett.  Published 2018. The Healing Power and Potential of Mattering.    APA PsycNet.  Other resourcesMattering in Action | Making Schools More HumanWhy ‘Mattering' Is a Key Part of Mental Health - The New York TimesTed Talk Des Moines Nov 2021 Angela Maiers – You Matter   Gordon L. Flett.  2026With special recognition to our key sponsors:Presenting Sponsor, Tony HaleCommunity Impact Sponsor, Peter LizotteAnd a special thank you to those who have helped to make this season possible:Sarah Dusseault, Brian Folb, Dave Pilon, Nick Halaris, Jae Lee and David Israelian.

What does it actually mean to keep growing as an adult? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Travis Macy for a conversation that is less of an interview and more of a real, honest exploration of adulthood, grief, parenting, identity, intimacy, and mattering.Travis and I have had many podcast conversations over the years. I've been on his podcast, he's been on mine, and we became good friends through this work. In a lot of ways, we've lived these almost parallel lives as professional athletes, parents, podcasters, keynote speakers, authors, and people trying to figure out who we are beyond performance.In this conversation, Travis shares about his father's eight-year journey with Alzheimer's and his recent passing, and how that experience became a major developmental milestone in his own life. We talk about grief, appreciation, gratitude, and the strange way hard things can deepen us when we are willing to stay present with them.We also explore adult development: how our beliefs, identities, relationships, and sense of self change over time. We talk about moving from approval-seeking to mattering, from performance-based identity to something more flexible, and from people-pleasing to more honest communication and deeper intimacy.This episode is for anyone navigating transition, grief, parenting, identity shifts, or the question: who am I becoming now?Top 5 TakeawaysAdult growth is not just personal development: It changes how we understand ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us.Grief can become a developmental milestone: Travis shares how his father's Alzheimer's journey and passing reshaped his sense of adulthood, gratitude, and appreciation.Identity has to become more flexible: Many of us are learning who we are beyond performance, achievement, sponsorships, or old versions of success.Mattering is different from approval: Feeling valued and knowing we add value can move us beyond people-pleasing and the need to prove ourselves.Relationships help us grow: Parenting, partnership, friendship, community, and emotional honesty can all become places where adult development happens.LINKSLearn about Travis's workFollow Travis on Instagram A Mile at a Time with Endurance Athletes Travis and Mark “Mace” MacyThe Ultra Mindset with Endurance Athlete and Coach Travis MacyPerformance, Imperfect Preparation, and Flexibility with Travis Macy (Live Podcast)--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

Bill Crouch is the founder and CEO of BrightDot, a nationally recognized fundraising strategist, speaker, author, and former college president. For more than 40 years, Bill has worked in higher education leadership, philanthropy, and nonprofit advancement. He began his fundraising career at Gardner-Webb University, Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina, and Carson-Newman University before serving for 22 years as president of Georgetown College, retiring from the presidency in 2013. He then joined Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners as Senior Managing Partner. In 2015, he left the firm to found BrightDot, where he helps organizations strengthen donor relationships and build cultures of generosity. Bill earned his bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University and master's and doctoral degrees from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. A former trustee and Honorary Fellow of Regent's Park College, Oxford, he is also the author of Start with Heart and the new book Mattership. In this episode, we trace Bill's journey from childhood to what he calls “the fourth quarter” of his life — from ministry to the college presidency to national leadership in philanthropy and fundraising. Our conversation begins with the story of his tight-knit family, a neighborhood tragedy, and the conversation with his father that shaped the course of his life.

Áine heard from bestselling author Jennifer Breheny Wallace on why we need to find ways to matter in today's world of burnout and loneliness.

Support Humanism Now and Join Our Community! — https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod"We are creatures of matter who long to matter — and one of the strongest manifestations of this is people who deny that we are matter."Professor Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is a philosopher, novelist, and MacArthur Fellow whose books include The Mind-Body Problem, Incompleteness, Betraying Spinoza, and 36 Arguments for the Existence of God (a work of fiction). In 2015 she was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama and has been named Humanist of the Year by the American Humanist Association. She joins us to discuss her latest book, The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us, and will be the keynote speaker at the World Humanist Congress in Ottawa this August.Topics we cover✔︎ What the mattering instinct is, where it comes from, and why it may be the defining feature of our species ✔︎ The four locations on the mattering map — transcenders, communal materers, heroic strivers, and competitors — and what they reveal about human motivation ✔︎ Why public debates about religion so often fail — and what understanding mattering tells us about how to talk across belief dividesConnect with Rebecca and find out moreThe Mattering Instinct: https://www.rebeccagoldstein.com/books/the-mattering-instinctRebecca's website: https://www.rebeccagoldstein.comWorld Humanist Congress, Ottawa, August 2026: https://humanists.international/world-humanist-congressSend us Fan MailSupport the showSupport Humanism Now & Join Our Community!Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSkyHumanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe.Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light PrismPodcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation.

What if the key to transforming workplace culture isn't perks or programs, but one powerful, overlooked human need? Rosie sits down with Zach Mercurio, author of "The Power of Mattering" and one of Inc.'s top 50 leadership experts, to explore why mattering might just be the most important leadership skill of our time. Together, they unpack how feeling seen, valued, and essential isn't just a "nice-to-have," it's a basic human need that directly impacts engagement, trust, and performance. Zach gives insights on why intuition doesn't scale, how "soft" skills are now business-critical, and why the future of leadership depends on how we treat each other in the next interaction. From practical tools like the "Noticing Notebook" to powerful mindset shifts that rehumanize the workplace, this episode is packed with soul and strategy.   Additional Resources: Get your copy of "Future-Proofing Leadership" Dr. Rosie Ward! Get Zach's book: "The Power of Mattering" Connect with Zach on LinkedIn Learn more about Zach's work Connect with Rosie on LinkedIn Learn more about Salveo Partners Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Mattering is distinct from belonging or recognition. Mattering happens in micro, everyday interactions. You can't program your way to engagement. Soft skills are essential leadership capabilities. Intention and presence matter more than perfection.

Only 39% of employees strongly agree that someone at work cares about them as a person, and that number has fallen faster than any other engagement measure since 2020.Zach Mercurio, organizational psychologist and author of The Power of Mattering, joins Ashish Kothari to explain why billions spent on recognition platforms and perks can't fix what only an interaction can, and shares the three research-backed practices leaders use to show people they're noticed, affirmed, and needed.You'll discover why people need to feel valued before they can add value, the "noticing notebook" that transformed a factory team, and the five words that instantly show someone they're relied on. If you lead people and want performance without burning them out, this conversation is for you.What You Will Learn:Value people before they perform, not after. Zach's research shows feeling seen and valued is what fuels performance, not a reward for it. Start with who someone is, not what they produce.Mattering is built through interactions, not programs. Belonging and inclusion respond to initiatives. Mattering, the sense that the group wouldn't be complete without you, is built one conversation at a time. Spend less on programs and more on your managers' daily interactions.Upgrade your thank-you with four parts. Name when and where it happened, the specific behavior, the person's unique gift, and the impact it made. "Good job" is appreciation. This is affirmation: it shows people exactly how they made a difference.Say the five words: "if it wasn't for you." Needing is the practice leaders score lowest on. Tell someone what wouldn't have happened without them. Tell people what you missed when they were gone. Being relied on, and knowing it, is one of our deepest needs at work.Episode Chapters: – 4-5 key stamps (Key moments YouTube)(00:29) Janitor study: a moment of mattering, a 30-year career(08:04) What mattering is(10:40) Why feeling valued comes before adding value(15:38) The three practices: noticing, affirming, and needing(17:47) The biggest gap: showing people they're relied on(36:45) Affirming: proof of impact and the four-part thank you(44:56) $50b in recognition can't replace one caring interaction(51:23) Three anti-mattering forces: distraction, busyness, and AIResources:Connect with the GuestLinkedIn: Zach MercurioRecommended Reading: The Power of Mattering How Leaders Can Create a Culture of SignificanceConnect with the HostLinkedIn: Ashish KothariWebsite: Happiness SquadBook: Hardwired For HappinessYouTube: Happiness Squad ChannelTEDx: How to make flourishing your competitive edgeIf this conversation sparked something for you, please subscribe and leave a review, it takes 30 seconds and helps more people discover the show.

Send us Fan MailBoxing doesn't change because fans argue online, it changes when the business forces fighters to pick a direction. We start with Devin Haney facing a real crossroads: negotiate the WBO mandatory with Keyshawn Davis, risk a purse bid, or vacate and chase a bigger moment. We talk through what each option signals, why timing matters, and why a “dangerous fight” isn't always the same as a “sellable fight.” Then we get into the matchup boxing fans keep demanding: Haney vs Shakur Stevenson at 144. We break down the style clash, the weight talk, and the core question of how rounds get won when both guys are elite technicians. We also address what Shakur has shown lately on the front foot, why his accuracy changes the scoring optics, and what the Ryan Garcia fight did to the public conversation around Haney's defense and durability. From there, it's the big headline: Shakur Stevenson signing with Zuffa Boxing. We dig into what “what's next” really means, how Saudi funding and platform alignment can make cross-promotional fights easier, and why belts might become optional when the bag is massive. We close with the wild side of the sport: Teofimo Lopez vs Rolly Romero, Tank Davis' next move and star power, Floyd Mayweather headlines, and the Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn twist that puts Zuffa right back in the title picture. If you're into boxing news, fight breakdowns, and the behind-the-scenes politics that decide the schedule, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review. What fight do you want made next?Support the show The Boxing Breakdown with Mark RoxeyInside the ring and behind the scenes.

Plus: combatting loneliness, turning down the volume on social comparison, and why mattering to a few people beats outperforming everyone. Gordon Flett is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at York University where he has served as the Director of the LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research. Dr. Flett is most known for his influential research on perfectionism in health and mental health and his more recent work on the psychology of mattering.  In this episode we talk about: The difference between perfectionism and healthy striving How perfectionism functions as a coping mechanism for unmet needs for love, belonging, and significance What "mattering" actually means Antimattering (and our fear of not mattering) Why feeling like you matter to others can loosen the grip of perfectionism Why people consistently underestimate how much they matter to others Practical ways to help others feel like they matter Why helping others feel like they matter boomerangs back and boosts your own sense of significance The fear of not mattering in the age of AI Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  Gordon's books: The Psychology of Mattering, Mattering as a Core Need in Children and Adolescents, and Perfectionism: Theory, Research, and Treatment Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! This episode is sponsored by: Quo – Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first six months when you go to quo.com/happier.  BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Warby Parker — Prescription glasses with virtual try-on. Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional prescription pairs at https://www.warbyparker.com/happier IQBAR:   To get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, including the ultimate sampler pack, plus free shipping, text DAN to 64000. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

In this episode, I sit down with workplace well-being expert and author Jen Fisher to talk about her book, Hope Is the Strategy, and why hope matters so much in a world where so many people are burned out, languishing, and struggling to feel like they matter.Jen shares her own story of severe burnout and how achievement-based identity, constant performance pressure, and external definitions of success can slowly disconnect us from our well-being. This conversation felt especially meaningful to me because so many of us, athletes, high achievers, leaders, parents, professionals, know what it feels like to keep pushing, even when something inside us is saying, “This is not sustainable.”We talk about the difference between hope and optimism, and Jen breaks down hope as an evidence-based framework: having a goal, seeing pathways forward, and believing we have agency. We also explore how hope is connected to mattering, why feeling valued is essential for well-being, and what individuals, teams, and organizations can do to create environments where people can actually thrive.We also get into rest, recovery, human connection, and the role of AI in the future of work. If AI is going to change how we work, how can we use it to make work more human instead of less?This conversation is for anyone who has ever tied their worth to achievement, felt stuck in a system that was eroding their well-being, or wondered how to keep moving forward with more hope, courage, and connection.Top 5 TakeawaysHope is active, not passive: Hope includes a clear goal, pathways to move forward, and the agency to take action.Achievement-based identity can fuel burnout: When our worth depends on performance, success can become unsustainable.Languishing gives language to the in-between: You may not be in crisis, but you may not be flourishing either.Mattering and hope are deeply connected: Feeling valued and knowing your contributions matter can help create the conditions for hope.Work needs to become more human, not less: Rest, recovery, connection, and thoughtful AI use all matter in the future of well-being.LINKSLearn more about Jen FisherRead Jen Fisher's new book Hope is the StrategyFinding Meaning and Mattering at Work with Andrew SorenFinding Meaningful Work with Wes Adams and Tamara Myles--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

What if one of the greatest threats to employee well-being isn’t workload, stress or even burnout— but the growing feeling that people simply do not matter where they work? That is the premise behind The Power of Mattering by Zach Mercurio, and the foundation of this compelling conversation about leadership, human significance, and the emotional realities of modern work. At a time when nearly 60% of employees say their job is negatively affecting their mental health, Zach argues that organizations are overlooking one of the most fundamental human needs: feeling valued by others and knowing we add value to others. In other words, people need to know they matter. The discussion explores why loneliness at work is less about physical isolation and more about feeling unseen, unheard, and ultimately insignificant — and why treating people as interchangeable or disposable quietly undermines emotional well-being, trust, commitment, and performance. Throughout the conversation, Mercurio argues that cultures where people feel noticed, affirmed, and needed are the very cultures where people thrive and organizations perform at their best. The interview also examines how many workplaces unintentionally create what could be called a “crisis of disposability,” where employees increasingly feel replaceable rather than essential. Many of the solutions Mercurio discusses will feel familiar to longtime listeners of the podcast because themes like belonging, emotional connection, recognition, empathy, and genuinely caring for people have been central to these conversations from the very beginning — and are core ideas presented in Lead From The Heart and The Power of Employee Well-Being. But this episode goes deeper into the specific concept of mattering itself — what it means, why it affects mental health so profoundly, and how leaders can intentionally create environments where people feel significant. Grounded in research yet deeply human, this conversation ultimately asks leaders to reconsider what their role truly is. Perhaps leadership is not primarily about managing performance at all. Perhaps it is about making people feel they're essential — because when human beings feel that they matter, healthier cultures and better results naturally follow. The post Zach Mercurio: Why People Need to Feel They Matter at Work appeared first on Mark C. Crowley.

There is a question most of us skip past entirely in our daily lives: do I actually matter? Not "am I useful?" or "am I successful?" but do I matter, as a person, independent of what I produce or achieve? It sounds simple. But the research suggests we are terrible at actually living like the answer is yes. In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Breheny Wallace, journalist and bestselling author of Mattering, a book that unpacks why so many of us have tied our sense of worth to our output, and what it costs us. Jennifer has been researching this topic for nearly a decade, and her work is one of those rare combinations: rigorously grounded and deeply personal. Jennifer and I discuss: The two sides of the mattering equation: feeling significant versus being useful, and why both are essential The crumpled $20 bill story and what it teaches children (and adults) about unconditional worth The "impact file" and why what goes in it might surprise you Three different paths you can take when envy hits, including one called mudita that reframes another person's success as your own What managers get wrong about mattering, and the small everyday moments that actually move the needle The 30-second nightly practice that can override your brain's negativity bias Key Quotes "Mattering is found in the small everyday moments of life. It was never the big moments, it was the small moments." "We all crave to feel needed and relied on. Letting young people know that you are valued for so much more than your achievements, you are needed here, you have a role in this world." Connect with Jennifer Breheny Wallace on Instagram, LinkedIn and her website, and check out her books Mattering and Never Enough If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'd love a chat I had with bestselling author Daniel Coyle on how to avoid small talk and the questions that create real connection. Listen here. My latest book The Energy Game is out on July 7, 2026. You can order a copy here: https://amzn.to/48ID29M Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha.substack.com/ Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chasing the “dream school” can quietly turn college admissions into a stress contest, and it doesn't have to. We're sharing our annual summer reading list for college parents, with books that help you step back, ask better questions, and support your student without getting pulled into rankings anxiety. If you've been wondering how to talk about fit, finances, and what your child actually needs to thrive, these reads give you a calmer, clearer way in.We start with Jeffrey Selingo's Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You, plus the bigger perspective his work brings to the college search. We talk about why the most famous schools aren't automatically the best schools, how rankings can distort decisions, and how to reframe “What's your dream school?” into questions about learning environment, outcomes, and support. We also touch on Selingo's “buyers and sellers” idea, a practical way to understand recruiting, merit aid, and why some colleges compete hard for students.From there, we widen the lens to what's happening emotionally for both students and parents. Brad Stolberg's Master of Change introduces “rugged flexibility,” a useful mindset for major life transitions. Jennifer Breheny Wallace's Mattering explores belonging and purpose as real needs, not buzzwords, and we connect that to the college transition. We also recommend a striking poem that captures what neurodiversity can feel like from the inside, a hands-on guide to rekindling motivation when a bright kid seems checked out, and a fascinating look at how the arts can support mental health and brain function, even for students who swear they're “not artistic.”If you want a summer reading list that's practical, humane, and full of conversation starters, come listen, then share this with a fellow college parent and leave us a review so more families can find the support. Which book are you adding to your list first? Thank you for listening!Much more information for college parents can be found on our website, College Parent CentralFind us on Twitter at @CollParCentralFind us on Bluesky at @CollParCentral.bsky.socialSign up for our newsletter for ongoing information

Why are so many women misunderstood, misdiagnosed or unsupported during key life transitions - and what is the cost to employers? This episode explores why menopause and other midlife health challenges are becoming critical issues for countries and business leader as older workforces become more predominant. Grace Oh, founder of SOL (Spring of Life) and former top-ranked equity analyst, discusses why organisations that invest in women's health gain a competitive advantage in attracting, retaining and developing talent in this conversation with Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it actually mean to matter?In this solo episode, I'm diving into a topic that has been occupying my mind for years and has become a central part of my research, workshops, and the book I'm writing: mattering.Mattering is more than belonging. It's more than self-esteem. It's the lived experience of both adding value and feeling valued — to yourself, in your relationships, at work, and in your broader community. And when one of those pieces is missing, achievement can start to feel hollow.This episode is an invitation to look at your own goals, your own striving, and your own relationships with more curiosity. Where do you genuinely feel like you matter? Where does your mattering feel conditional? And where might you be trying to earn recognition from people or places that may never be able to give it?I'm with you on this journey of personal growth, adventure, and our mission to be better every day.Learn more and follow my work:Substack: sonyalooney.substack.comNewsletter: sonyalooney.com/newsletter--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

We are the kind of creature that cares whether or not we matter and how. What follows from this? Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, author of Mattering, discuses this with David Edmonds.

Geld macht zwar nicht automatisch glücklich, aber es besteht ein elementarer Zusammenhang zwischen dem Ersparten und Glücksgefühlen. Daraus sollte man in der modernen Bankberatung unbedingt die richtigen Schlüsse ziehen. Deswegen tauchen wir in unserer aktuellen Podcast-Folge an dieser Stelle tiefer ein, speziell mit Blick auf den Ruhestand.  Karl Matthäus Schmidt, Vorstandsvorsitzender der Quirin Privatbank und quirion-Gründer, stellt dieses Mal die Fragen. Für die spannenden Einsichten ist Julia Blaschke zuständig. Sie ist Vermögensberaterin und gleichzeitig Glückscoach, also eine ausgewiesene Expertin. Julia beantwortet folgende Fragen von Karl: Wie genau sieht die glückliche Doppelrolle von Julia Blaschke aus? (01:45) Warum wird Geldanlage und Glück so oft getrennt betrachtet? (02:54) Was steckt in diesem Zusammenhang hinter dem sogenannten PERMA-Modell? (04:17) Warum ist der Ruhestand ein besonders kritischer psychologischer Moment? (06:17) Gibt es Beispiele für Kunden, die finanziell alles richtig gemacht haben, aber dennoch unglücklich sind zu Beginn des Ruhestands? (07:38) Was genau ist mit „positive Emotionen“ gemeint, wenn man das in der Ruhestandsphase psychologisch etwas tiefer betrachtet? (08:49) Ist der Gedanke vom „kleinen Glück“ nicht etwas zu einfach? (11:05) Wie hängen Emotionen und Geld zusammen? (12:43) Warum gibt es große Unterschiede beim Thema Engagement im Ruhestand? (14:25) Wie findet man echtes Engagement im Ruhestand? (16:24) Ist Beziehungspflege im Ruhestand nicht eine Selbstverständlichkeit? (17:24) Was kann man im Bereich der Beziehungen finanziell klug planen? (19:15) Sind Sinn- und Zweckfragen wirklich relevant für jemanden, der einfach nur in Rente gehen möchte? (20:25) Wie hilft man Menschen das „Gebrauchtwerden“ im Ruhestand zu finden? (23:13) Was ist und Thema Ziele und Erfolge im Ruhestand zu beachten? (24:42) Was sind die häufigsten Fehler auf dem Weg in den Ruhestand? (26:12) Was hält Julia Blaschke für den wichtigsten Aspekt im Kontext von Geld und Glück im Ruhestand? (28:21) Gut zu wissen Ab einem bestimmten Einkommensniveau macht mehr Geld allein nicht mehr glücklicher. Was wirklich zählt, sind Autonomie, tiefe Beziehungen, Sinn. Die meisten Menschen planen jahrelang finanziell für den Ruhestand – aber die psychologische Seite wird häufig übersehen. Positive Emotionen sind insbesondere auch im Ruhestand wichtig und man kann sie kultivieren. Kleine Glücksmomente lassen sich im Ruhestand besser bemerken als zu Arbeitszeiten. Echtes Engagement versüßt den Ruhestand – Leidenschaften sollten also gepflegt werden. Mit dem Beruf verlieren die meisten Menschen schlagartig 60 bis 70 % ihrer sozialen Kontakte – Geld sollte also auch für Beziehungspflege eingeplant werden. Ein erfüllter Ruhestand ist oft eng verknüpft mit dem „Gebrauchtwerden“ und der Erreichung selbstgesteckter Ziele. Glück im Ruhestand passiert nicht einfach so – es ist das Ergebnis bewusster Entscheidungen – am besten frühzeitiger. Menschen sollten ihr Geld im Dienst ihres Glücks einsetzen – nicht umgekehrt. Folgenempfehlung: Folge 251 unseres Podcast mit dem Titel: „Was haben Wünsche und Träume mit Finanzen zu tun?“    (01:45) Wie genau sieht die glückliche Doppelrolle von Julia Blaschke aus? (01:45) (02:54) Warum wird Geldanlage und Glück so oft getrennt betrachtet? (02:54) (04:17) Was steckt in diesem Zusammenhang hinter dem sogenannten PERMA-Modell? (04:17) (06:17) Warum ist der Ruhestand ein besonders kritischer psychologischer Moment? (06:17) (07:38) Gibt es Beispiele für Kunden, die finanziell alles richtig gemacht haben, aber dennoch unglücklich sind zu Beginn des Ruhestands? (07:38) (08:49) Was genau ist mit „positive Emotionen“ gemeint, wenn man das in der Ruhestandsphase psychologisch etwas tiefer betrachtet? (08:49) (11:05) Ist der Gedanke vom „kleinen Glück“ nicht etwas zu einfach? (11:05) (12:43) Wie hängen Emotionen und Geld zusammen? (12:43) (14:25) Warum gibt es große Unterschiede beim Thema Engagement im Ruhestand? (14:25) (16:24) Wie findet man echtes Engagement im Ruhestand? (16:24) (17:24) Ist Beziehungspflege im Ruhestand nicht eine Selbstverständlichkeit? (17:24) (20:25) Sind Sinn- und Zweckfragen wirklich relevant für jemanden, der einfach nur in Rente gehen möchte? (20:25) (23:13) Wie hilft man Menschen das „Gebrauchtwerden“ im Ruhestand zu finden? (23:13) (24:42) Was ist und Thema Ziele und Erfolge im Ruhestand zu beachten? (24:42) (26:12) Was sind die häufigsten Fehler auf dem Weg in den Ruhestand? (26:12) (28:21) Was hält Julia Blaschke für den wichtigsten Aspekt im Kontext von Geld und Glück im Ruhestand? (28:21)

What if the real value of achievement isn't what it proves about us, but how it contributes to others? In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author, researcher, and publisher Tom Rath. Tom is known for books like How Full Is Your Bucket?, StrengthsFinder 2.0, Strengths-Based Leadership, and Eat, Move, Sleep. His work has shaped how millions of people think about strengths, well-being, purpose, and the way we spend our days.We talk about the difference between purpose and passion, why strengths only matter when they are used in service of others, how to think about career fit, and why retirement may not be the goal we've been taught it is. We also explore the role of AI in the future of work, and how it might free us to spend more time on the creative, relational, and meaningful parts of our lives.This episode is for anyone who wants to keep striving, but in a way that feels more grounded, sustainable, and connected to what really matters.Top 5 TakeawaysAchievement feels different when it is connected to contributionPurpose is not the same as passionStrengths need directionWell-being and performance are connectedAI may change how we work, but it can also create opportunityLINKS- Learn more about Tom- Read Tom's new book Life's Great Question: Discover How You Contribute To The World- Finding Meaningful Work with Tamara Myles and Wes Adams- Meaning and Mattering at Work with Andrew Soren--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

Você vale pelo que produz ou pelo impacto que causa na vida dos outros?Nesta edição do Economia & Negócios, Patricia Chaccur e José Inácio Pilar discutem o "Mattering" e Saúde Social.Entenda como o desejo profundo de importar para alguém, seja na família, nos negócios ou com clientes, impacta nosso bem-estar, saúde social e conheça o caso real que inspirou Nicole Kidman.Em O Antagonista, você encontra um jornalismo de investigação, com análises precisas e opiniões sem concessões.   Acompanhamos de perto os bastidores da política, da economia e as principais notícias   do Brasil e do Mundo.      Aqui, você confere na íntegra nossos programas: Papo Antagonista, com Madeleine Lacsko; Meio Dia em Brasília, com José Inácio Pilar e Wilson Lima; Narrativas, Café Antagonista, LadOA! e o Podcast OA!, com convidados influentes em diversas áreas.      Se você busca informação com credibilidade, inscreva-se agora para não perder   nenhuma atualização!   

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Amanda Laramie sits down with leadership researcher and author Zach Mercurio, PhD, to explore how leaders can create workplaces where people truly feel seen, valued, and connected.Zach shares practical, everyday ways leaders can apply the principles of mattering — not through grand gestures, but through intentional interactions that build trust, belonging, and purpose within teams.Together, they discuss how meaningful leadership impacts engagement, retention, resilience, and organizational culture.Whether you lead a team, support patients, manage operations, or influence workplace culture, this episode offers actionable insights you can immediately apply to strengthen relationships and help people thrive personally and professionally.Zach Mercurio is an author, researcher, and speaker specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, and mattering. His work focuses on helping organizations create cultures where people feel valued and connected so they can thrive personally and professionally.In This Episode:What “mattering” really means in leadershipWhy small moments of acknowledgment have a lasting impactPractical ways leaders can help employees feel valuedHow connection influences performance and well-beingBuilding cultures where people thriveGuest: Zach MercurioHost: Amanda LaramieThanks for listening!  Check us out on: FacebookInstagramLinkedInOur WebsiteTikTokTwitterYouTube 

Are we underestimating our capacity for social change?...Today, Abbie and Karen discuss quanta, entanglement, and collapsing potential as they explore mattering and social change....Karen O'Brien is a Professor of Human Geography at the University of Oslo, Norway. She is also co-founder of cCHANGE, an organisation that supports deep and strategic engagement with transformations to sustainability. Her research on the human and social dimensions of environmental change emphasises integrative approaches, including how beliefs, values, worldviews, and paradigms influence systems change and social change. She is particularly interested in the relationship between adaptation and transformations to sustainability and in exploring how quantum social science can inform how we understand, engage with, and scale transformative change. In 2021, she was co-recipient of the BBVA Foundation's Frontiers of Knowledge Award for Climate Change. Karen's recent books include You Matter More Than You Think: Quantum Social Change for a Thriving World and Climate and Society: Transforming the Future (with Robin Leichenko). She has participated in four IPCC reports and is currently co-chair of the International Science-Policy Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) transformative change assessment. She also writes a weekly newsletter on quantum social change....Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann....CMM Institute SubstackCMM Institute Events Page…⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Explore all things CMM Institute here.

Jennifer Wallace joins the podcast to explore a powerful but often overlooked foundation of mental health and resilience: the human need to feel like we matter. While so much of parenting focuses on what we do for our kids, this conversation invites us to look inward, because a child's sense of mattering is deeply shaped by how much their parents feel valued, seen, and significant in their own lives. Drawing from research and real-life stories, we unpack why so many adults today feel invisible, overwhelmed, or defined by achievement, and how that shapes the way we show up in our relationships with our children.   Together we explore:   - What it actually means to "matter" and why it's different from self-esteem or a sense of purpose. - Why parents today are at risk of feeling like they don't matter, and how that impacts their kids. - The connection between mattering, anxiety, burnout, and loneliness. - A simple framework for building deeper, more meaningful relationships. - Why "delight" is a critical ingredient in helping children feel secure and valued. - How to model a healthy sense of self so your child doesn't feel pressure to be your "everything." - Practical ways to help kids both feel valued and add value in their families and communities. - How showing others they matter can actually be the fastest way to feel like you matter too.   This conversation is a reminder that parenting doesn't happen in a vacuum. When we feel grounded in our own worth, supported by meaningful relationships and a sense of connection, we create the conditions for our children to internalize that same belief: you matter, just as you are.     LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GUEST:

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20 years ago, Bo Burlingham gave a name to a feeling a lot of business owners had struggled to articulate. In his book Small Giants, Bo profiled companies that had chosen not to chase growth at all costs. Most were bootstrapped, owner-operated businesses that cared less about getting big than about building something enduring, meaningful, and excellent. They weren't anti-growth. They just wanted growth to be intentional. And for many owners who read the book, the reaction was immediate: “I thought I was the only one who felt this way.” Out of that recognition grew a community—and eventually an organization—led in large part by Paul Spiegelman, whose own company embodied the Small Giants philosophy. With Bo's encouragement, Paul launched the Small Giants organization 15 years ago to connect owners trying to build great companies without sacrificing culture, independence, or quality of life.At our recent 21 Hats Live gathering in Cincinnati, we explored where that movement goes next in a Brainstorm session with Jean Moncrieff, who took over leadership of the Small Giants organization last year. Jean—who's from South Africa, lives in Zurich, but is moving to the U.S.—brings both momentum and candor to the role. He recently led his first Small Giants Summit in Detroit, which attendees—including me—praised for its renewed energy and sense of purpose. He's also the author of a terrific new book, Finding Freedom: The Business Owner's Guide to Building a Valuable Company and a Meaningful Life. But as you'll hear, Jean recognizes there are challenges ahead.What exactly is Small Giants today? Who is it for? What makes it different from the many other organizations competing for the attention of business owners? Does it need a more formal set of principles—or even an operating system—to help companies put its philosophy into practice? Can it stay true to its founding mission while also attracting businesses large enough to support its events and programs? Ultimately, the conversation arrives at a tension at the heart of the enterprise: Can the Small Giants organization itself become a sustainable, profitable business without losing the values it was created to protect? In other words, can Small Giants become a true small giant?Show Notes:The organizations discussed in this episode include: The Great Game of Business, the Tugboat Institute, and EOS Worldwide.The books discussed in this episode include: Finding Freedom by Jean Moncrieff, Small Giants by Bo Burlingham, Another Way by Dave Whorton with Bo Burlingham, The Great Game of Business by Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham, The Power of Mattering by Zach Mercurio, and Profit First by Mike Michalowicz.The businesses discussed in this episode include: Smiley Technologies, ITR Economics, Zingerman's Community of Businesses, Text-Em-All, Tasty Catering, Venturity, ImageOne, and Atomic Object. 

Sometimes we convince ourselves a relationship is over when really we've just stopped reaching toward it. Then something fragile happens, and suddenly the need to be right gives way to something much more important: deep care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Wallace shares about her book, Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose on episode 622 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Mattering says you belong at the table, but it goes even further, and it says you would be missed if you weren’t here. You are adding value, and we would notice if you weren’t here. -Jennifer Wallace We have so much input and so much output being demanded of us today that often we go through life on autopilot. -Jennifer Wallace Mattering is not another thing to add to your to-do list. Mattering is a way of looking at your to-do list. -Jennifer Wallace When you look at the data on what drives performance, it is engagement. And what drives engagement is mattering. -Jennifer Wallace Resources Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose, by Jennifer Wallace Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It, by Jennifer Wallace Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, by Robert D. Putnam Jennifer Wallace’s Website Mattering Movement Gallup-Purdue Index Report Nancy Schlossberg's Transition Theory World Spins Madly On WeRateDogs – This is Sadie. Sign up to be a Mattering Ambassador

What makes people feel valued at work? Why do some teams thrive even under pressure, while others struggle with burnout, disengagement, and turnover?In Part 1 of this episode of the Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast, Amanda sits down with author, researcher, and speaker Zach Mercurio to explore one of the most important — and often overlooked — drivers of workplace performance and wellbeing: mattering.Zach Mercurio, author of The Power of Mattering, shares the research behind why people need to feel seen, valued, and essential to do their best work. Together, Amanda and Zach unpack how leaders shape culture through everyday interactions — especially in fast-paced healthcare environments where stress, overwhelm, and constant demands can easily crowd out meaningful connection.This conversation dives into:What “mattering” actually means in the workplaceWhy feeling valued impacts engagement, retention, and performanceHow leaders unintentionally create disconnectionThe difference between recognition and truly helping people feel seenHow healthcare leaders can lead with greater intention during difficult seasonsWhether you're leading a clinic, managing a frontline team, or simply trying to create a healthier work culture, this episode offers practical insights and powerful reminders about the human side of leadership.Zach Mercurio, PhD, is an author, researcher, and speaker specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, and mattering. His work focuses on helping organizations create cultures where people feel valued and connected so they can thrive personally and professionally.And don't miss Part 2 of this conversation up next, where Zach shares practical ways leaders can apply the principles of mattering in everyday interactions with their teams.Guest: Amanda LaramieHost: Zach Mecurio Thanks for listening! If you or someone you know should be interviewed for this show, send us an email. Check us out on: FacebookInstagramLinkedInOur WebsiteTikTokTwitterYouTube 

Modern life has become a gauntlet of "dangerous weather" that frequently strips away our most basic human needs.In this episode, Emily speaks with author and strategist Stephanie Malia Kraus about her book, How We Thrive, and the essential practice of "rehumaning." Stephanie breaks down the four systemic forces, from hustle culture to addictive tech, that undermine our well-being and offers a roadmap for reclaiming play, wonder, and rest. The discussion bridges the gap between ancient Hawaiian wayfinding and modern neuroscience, highlighting the critical importance of restorative "downstates" and simple regulation tools for navigating an increasingly overstimulated world.Listen and Learn:How the Hawaiian tradition of Wayfinding teaches us to navigate a world that has "shifted on its axis" by anchoring into timeless human essentials, and influenced Stephanie's bookWhy the friction you feel in parenting isn't a personal failure, but a biological mismatch between our human nature and modern society Recognizing the four universal forces: Overtapped, Overworked, Overstimulated, and Overwrought, and understanding why feeling depleted isn't a personal failure, but a natural response to the "stormy" conditions of modern living Why our modern "social jet lag", the mismatch between our hectic schedules and our biological needs, is fueling a youth mental health crisis, and how reclaiming "human essentials" like sleep, play, and internal attunement can act as a biological superpower for both parents and teens How the practices of celebrating small wins, contributing to others, and nurturing an inborn sense of belief act as biological shields that restore our dignity and spark a protective sense of hope even in the most difficult seasons of life How "lemon squeezes", a simple technique of tensing and releasing your muscles for 20 seconds, uses the science of progressive muscle relaxation to signal safety to your nervous system and bring your body back into balance in less than a minute Resources:How We Thrive: Caring for Kids and Ourselves in a Changing World https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781071957561 https://rehumaningourlives.substack.com/https://www.rehumaning.com/Connect with Stephanie on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@StephanieMaliaKrausshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemaliakrauss/https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemaliakrauss/ About Stephanie Malia KraussStephanie Malia Krauss is an author, speaker, and strategist focused on rehumaning childhood and our lives. Her newest book, How We Thrive, explores the urgent need to protect human essentials—like sleep, play, and connection—that modern life diminishes or denies. An educator and social worker who has worked from the classroom to Congress, Stephanie now advises states, districts, and national organizations on holistic approaches to preparing and caring for kids. Stephanie is the bestselling author of Whole Child, Whole Life: 10 Ways to Help Kids Live, Learn, and Thrive and Making It: What Today's Kids Need for Tomorrow's World. Her work has been featured by Newsweek, PBS NewsHour, Parents, and more.Related Episodes:455. The New Blueprint for Success with Ana Homayoun444. Mattering with Jennifer Wallace433. Rethinking Screens and Video Games with Ash Brandin424. Modern Anxiety with Noelle McWard Aquino414. The Disengaged Teen with Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop409. Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times with Melinda Wenner Moyer324. Toxic Achievement Culture with Jennifer WallaceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MacArthur Fellow and National Humanities Medalist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, author of Plato at the Googleplex and The Mind-Body Problem, returns with a revelatory book about the primal drive that in our species alone has been transformed into one of our most persistent and universal motivations: the longing to matter. Drawing on biology, psychology, and philosophy, in The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us (Liveright Publishing, 2026) Goldstein argues that this need to matter―and the various “mattering projects” it inspires―is the source of our greatest progress and our deepest conflicts: the very crux of the human experience.Goldstein brings this profound idea to life through unforgettable stories of famous and not-so-famous people pursuing their unique mattering projects: the ragtime genius Scott Joplin, whose dedication to his ignored masterpiece, Treemonisha, ended in tragedy; the pioneering psychologist William James, who rose above the depression of his young adulthood to become perhaps the first great theorist of mattering; an impoverished Chinese woman who rescued abandoned newborns from the trash; and a neo-Nazi skinhead who as a young man dealt racial violence to feel he mattered but ultimately renounced that hateful past after realizing that mattering isn't a zero-sum game. These portraits illuminate how our instinct for significance shapes identity, relationships, culture, and conflict―and they point the way to a future where we all might see that there is, fundamentally, enough mattering to go around.Deeply revealing and insightful, and decades in the making, The Mattering Instinct is a must read for those curious about why we seek to matter to ourselves and others―and how this insatiable longing that drives us apart may be the key to finally understanding each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

MacArthur Fellow and National Humanities Medalist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, author of Plato at the Googleplex and The Mind-Body Problem, returns with a revelatory book about the primal drive that in our species alone has been transformed into one of our most persistent and universal motivations: the longing to matter. Drawing on biology, psychology, and philosophy, in The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us (Liveright Publishing, 2026) Goldstein argues that this need to matter―and the various “mattering projects” it inspires―is the source of our greatest progress and our deepest conflicts: the very crux of the human experience.Goldstein brings this profound idea to life through unforgettable stories of famous and not-so-famous people pursuing their unique mattering projects: the ragtime genius Scott Joplin, whose dedication to his ignored masterpiece, Treemonisha, ended in tragedy; the pioneering psychologist William James, who rose above the depression of his young adulthood to become perhaps the first great theorist of mattering; an impoverished Chinese woman who rescued abandoned newborns from the trash; and a neo-Nazi skinhead who as a young man dealt racial violence to feel he mattered but ultimately renounced that hateful past after realizing that mattering isn't a zero-sum game. These portraits illuminate how our instinct for significance shapes identity, relationships, culture, and conflict―and they point the way to a future where we all might see that there is, fundamentally, enough mattering to go around.Deeply revealing and insightful, and decades in the making, The Mattering Instinct is a must read for those curious about why we seek to matter to ourselves and others―and how this insatiable longing that drives us apart may be the key to finally understanding each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

In this episode, we tackle one of the most common questions in the firearms community: when does gear stop mattering? Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned competitor, it is easy to fall into the trap of believing that a high-end holster, optic, or custom pistol will instantly transform you into a professional shooter. We break down the reality behind the gear hype and explain why your fundamentals and skills matter far more than the price tag on your equipment. Through relatable analogies—from woodworking tools to scuba diving—Roy and Brent reveal the psychology behind manufacturers' "good, better, best" pricing models and why the middle-tier option is usually the sweet spot for the average, everyday shooter. We also share our personal rules for upgrading gear, including the vital piece of advice: always spend more than you want to, but never less than you should. Tune in to learn how to make smarter purchasing decisions and avoid a closet full of expensive, unused shooting accessories. If you are ready to stop buying gear you don't need and start focusing on becoming a better marksman, this episode is a must-watch. Be sure to hit that subscribe button, leave a comment with your own gear-buying experiences, and check out the links below for more expert firearm tips and reviews! Key Takeaways ·         Buying expensive, high-end gear will not automatically make a beginner a better shooter; fundamental skills are the true foundation. ·         Entry-level equipment is essential for learning the basics before upgrading to precision tools. ·         When deciding to upgrade your gear, implement a 'cooling off' period—do not buy it on the first day you see it. ·         Avoid purchasing the absolute cheapest options on the market, as they usually lack reliability and lead to buyer's remorse. ·         The 'sweet spot' for most normal shooters lies in mid-range gear, which provides the best balance of performance and value. ·         Manufacturers purposefully structure their products in a 'good, better, best' pricing tier to encourage upsells and comprehensive kits. ·         Having more gear does not equate to being a better shooter; focus on training with what you already own to gain real proficiency. --- Have a topic idea or a guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email editor@gunspodcast.us Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign up for our newsletter to get the Guns Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week. Buy our Merch! Visit Gunspodcast.us

In this episode, I'm joined by the fantastic Jennifer Breheny Wallace - award-winning journalist, researcher, and author of Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose. We explore what it truly means to matter  and how so many of us have been taught to seek validation instead of creating real connection. Jennifer shares powerful insights into why loneliness is rising, how hyper-independence is quietly disconnecting us, and what we can do to rebuild a sense of belonging and purpose in our lives. If you've been craving deeper connection, more meaning, or a stronger sense of your place in the world, this conversation will feel grounding, reassuring, and incredibly relevant. We talk about: The difference between seeking validation and genuinely adding value to others Why hyper-independence is leaving us lonely and what we actually need How to apply "mattering" to add connection and purpose to your life Where your real power lies when the world around you keeps changing Where to find Jennifer: Website: https://www.jenniferbwallace.com/ Instagram: @jenniferbrehenywallace Book: Mattering: https://amzn.to/3JAjpXV

A talk from the 2026 Mockingbird Conference in NYC, Wow to the Deadness: Wonder for the Weary. April 25, 2026. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).

Rebecca's past work on mind and matter(ing) ... Rebecca's new book, The Mattering Instinct ... Varieties of mattering experience ... Mattering type 1: Heroic Strivers ... Mattering type 2: Socializers ... Mattering type 3: Transcenders ... Mattering type 4: Competitors ... “The” meaning of life problem ... Does what drives us divide us? ... Heading to Overtime ...

At the World Happiness Summit meeting at the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas, we talk to author Jennifer Wallace about her new book, “Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose.” Resources & links related to this episode: Mattering by Jennifer Wallace  World Happiness Summit  Take the Four Tendencies Quiz here  Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. 

Anyone looking to be seen and understood or to add value in their community will really appreciate this episode: Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz Waterstraat unpacks Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose, a new book by journalist Jennifer Breheny Wallace.The hosting duo talks about the importance of seeing the difference one makes in their world, plus what constitutes success. And Coach Liz reveals details about her “impact file.”Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/ Feisty Fest: Join us from September 18-20, 2026 - https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/ Wahoo Kickr Run: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr The 27th Mile Free Events: Head to https://www.manyhappymiles.com/books for more details and to RSVP.

What does it take to build a truly flourishing team? NYT bestselling author Daniel Coyle (The Culture Code, The Talent Code) returns to share insights from his powerful new book Flourish — and this conversation will change how you think about leadership, team culture, and what it means to matter.We explore the difference between belonging and mattering, why psychological safety isn't enough, and how the most transformational leaders don't motivate — they architect meaningful moments. From a small Vermont town that produced 11 Olympians, to the New England Patriots' Four H's exercise, to a $90 million deli in Michigan, Coyle unpacks the hidden machinery behind teams that truly thrive.Whether you're a sports coach, executive leader, or team builder, this episode delivers simple, actionable strategies you can use today.

In This Episode Have we reached the point where AI is beginning to matter in a commercial sense or are we still in the ‘figuring it out’ stage and it’s not driving outcomes yet? In this episode host Jason Henrichs is joined by Prashant Mehrotra, Chief AI Officer at U.S. Bank, and John Sun, Co-Founder and CEO of Spring Labs, for a deep dive into the frontier that is AI. Listen as these executives share insights on AI as a transformational force, not just one part of the organization. Everyone needs to be brought along on the journey which requires evangelization, education, building, and execution as one. Best techs just exist, it should not feel like you are doing AI, you should just be doing your work — a state where intelligence is embedded and is everywhere. The trio also explore the importance of balancing innovation with responsibility, and using AI thoughtfully. AI is complex, and organizations need to know where best to use it. There’s no need to overengineer every single solution. Generative AI costs every time you use it and human oversight remains essential, particularly in highly regulated environments. As we search for efficiency and transformation for good, is AI the next set of prosperity, similar to the invention of the automobile? This episode is part of the Hot Takes series, powered by U.S. Bank, and was recorded live at the University of Utah's FintechXchange Conference.

In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke Freeman, Hannah Bratterud, and Chris Province dive into the concept of "mattering," inspired by Zach Mercurio's work, and explore why it is a foundational driver of engagement, performance, and culture in organizations. They challenge leaders to move beyond assuming people matter to actively ensuring individuals feel that they matter by being valued and by contributing value to a shared purpose. The conversation highlights how mattering differs from belonging, why it cannot be replaced by perks or efficiency, and how leadership behaviors like attention, recognition, and presence directly shape whether people feel seen, heard, and understood. Through examples ranging from workplace dynamics to broader societal trends like social disconnection, they argue that disengagement, conflict, and even poor performance are symptoms of a mattering deficit. Ultimately, they position mattering not as a soft concept, but as a measurable, actionable leadership responsibility that underpins trust, resilience, and long-term success. Credits This episode of Magic in the Room was recorded on-site at the Magic in the Room Studio in Bixby, Oklahoma Music by Evan Grim. Find his music on Apple Music.

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We are living in a moment where the language of self-care is everywhere. Protect your peace. Take a break. Treat yourself. But beneath the bubble baths and wellness rituals, something deeper is breaking down. People are absorbing quiet but powerful lies that they are useless, replaceable, or fundamentally unimportant. This week on Win Today, journalist and bestselling author Jennifer Breheny Wallace joins us to examine what she calls the modern crisis of "mattering." Drawing from extensive research and deeply human stories, Jennifer explains why the need to feel valued and to know that we add value is not optional—it is a core human need. When that need goes unmet, the consequences show up everywhere: fragile self-esteem, burnout, toxic achievement culture, and a constant search for validation that never quite satisfies. We explore why self-esteem alone cannot sustain a healthy identity, how success-driven cultures quietly erode a sense of worth, and why the hyper-visible world of social media often produces the opposite of real connection. Jennifer also introduces the concept of a "mattering core"—the conditions that help people know they are valued and capable of contributing value to others. When those elements are present, resilience grows. When they disappear, people begin to doubt their place in the world. If you've ever felt the pressure to prove your worth, if success has started to feel strangely empty, or if you've wondered why validation never seems to last, this conversation will help reframe what human flourishing actually requires. Guest Bio Jennifer Breheny Wallace is an acclaimed journalist and bestselling author whose work focuses on the intersection of mental health, achievement culture, and human flourishing. She is the author of Mattering: How to Create a Life of Meaning, Empathy, and Impact, a groundbreaking exploration of why the human need to feel valued and to add value is essential to well-being. Jennifer's writing has appeared in outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, where she examines how modern pressures around success and validation shape the mental health of both adults and young people. Through her reporting and research, she helps readers understand how restoring a sense of mattering can strengthen resilience, deepen relationships, and restore purpose in an achievement-driven world. Show Partners SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

What drives the most successful people to their greatest achievements—and sometimes their darkest moments?Alongside writer and philosopher Rebecca Goldstein, we explore the mattering instinct - the fundamental human need to justify why we deserve attention in our own eyes - and discover how identifying your mattering project transforms this universal longing into a meaningful life path.We unpack why this one psychological force is responsible for both our greatest accomplishments and our most destructive ideologies.We uncover the mattering map's four core strategies—heroic strivers who pursue excellence, socializers who find meaning through connection, competitors driven by zero-sum thinking, and transcendents grounded in spiritual purpose—and learn how recognizing which strategy aligns with your temperament reveals where you've been chasing unfulfilling projects.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 17:44)President Trump Said the Silent Thing Out Loud: The Strange World of International LawTrump Lays Out a Vision of Power Restrained Only by ‘My Own Morality' by The New York Times (David E. Sanger, Tyler Pager, Katie Rogers, and Zolan Kanno-Youngs)Part II (17:44 – 20:24)Do You Remember When the Obama Administration Walked Back on the Monroe Doctrine? Even Liberal Administrations are Fuzzy on International LawPart III (20:24 – 21:33)Every Nation Will Give An Account Before the Lord: The Bible Makes Clear That Both Individuals and Nations Will Face God's JudgementPart IV (21:33 – 23:26)We are Bound by God's Law, Not By Our Own Morality: It's Our Task to Remember That TruthPart V (23:26 – 26:23)The Psychologizing of ‘Mattering' – You Won't Believe It Until You See It in WritingThe Retirement Crisis No One Warns You About: Mattering by The Wall Street Journal (Jennifer Breheny Wallace)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.