Mattering is fuel. People thrive when they feel they matter. When they don’t, they withdraw, disengage, and disappear.
“To someone who doesn’t believe they matter, it’s hard for anything to matter.” —Zach Mercurio
Our need to matter is human. We search for significance, from infancy to death. At work, mattering impacts motivation, loyalty, and well-being. It doesn’t come from perks, programs, or paychecks.