“The Power of Mattering” by Zach Mercurio speaks to the viral importance of acknowledging Team Members’ presence and contributions, how their unique skills and efforts make a difference, that they are essential and relied upon. I have always been extremely task-oriented, and it is only with the slowly accumulating wisdom of the years that I have learned the incredible power of the soft side when linked in and allied with hard skills.
Zach uses the acronym NAN to convey his message:
- Noticing
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- Actively see and hear Team Members, acknowledging their presence and contributions.
- Affirming
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- Show Team Members how their unique skills and efforts make a difference in the organization.
- Needing
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- Communicate to Team Members that they are essential, valued, and relied upon.
Closing Quotes:
“People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.” – John C. Maxwell, b. 1942
“The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” – William James, 1842-1910
“The need to matter, to be valued and significant, is a fundamental human drive.” – Abraham Maslow, 1908-1970
“When we make others feel like they matter, we contribute to their sense of purpose and belonging.” – Simon Sinek, b. 1972, ‘Start with Why’
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.” – Steve Jobs, 1955-2011
As always, I share what I most want and need to learn. – Nathan S. Collier
Note: Every effort has been made to properly source any 3rd person material. I am, however, a voracious reader. If anyone finds any unattributed material, pls let me know asap and I will be delighted to give credit where credit is due.
“All intelligent thoughts have already been thought; what is necessary is only to try to think them again.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749-1832
