Zach Mercurio

Zach Mercurio, Ph. D., is a researcher, author, and speaker who specializes in purposeful leadership, mattering, meaningful work, and positive organizational psychology. 

He wrote "The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose" and "The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance" (Harvard Business Review Press, May 2025).

Zach works with hundreds of organizations worldwide to forge purposeful leaders who enable mattering, motivation, well-being, and performance. Some of his clients include the U.S. Army, USA Wrestling, J.P. Morgan Chase, Delta Airlines, Marriott International, The National Park Service. He also serves as one of author Simon Sinek’s “Optimist Instructors.”

Zach earned his Ph.D. in organizational learning, performance, and change from Colorado State University and conducts award-winning research on leadership and meaningful work.