Author, keynote speaker, consultant, and researcher specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, and positive organizational psychology.
The COVID-19 pandemic left a collective demand for dignity and search for meaning in its wake. Studies repeatedly show that the core of psychological, emotional, and physical well-being is experiencing dignity, purpose, and feeling like we matter to others. Yet while surveys show that 79% of leaders know that purpose and meaning are important to well-being, just 29% of leaders say they regularly enact practices that cultivate meaningfulness in work.
In this interactive and practical workshop, author and purposeful leadership and meaningful work researcher Zach Mercurio, Ph.D. will guide you through research-backed approaches and strategies to develop a purposeful mindset, refine your own leadership purpose, and design a culture that cultivates well-being through meaningfulness, purpose, and dignity.
During this workshop, participants will:
Each participant will receive a workbook with exercises and templates to take back to their organizations.
Meet Zach Mercurio, Ph.D.:
Zach Mercurio, Ph.D. is an author, keynote speaker, consultant, and researcher specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, and positive organizational psychology. He is the author of "The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose," praised by Arianna Huffington as "a compelling book filled with powerful stories, cutting-edge research, and practical tools that show us how to lead with purpose."
In his work with over 100 global companies and conference audiences around the world, Zach helps forge purposeful leaders and provides practical tools to cultivate positive organizational and team cultures that enable more meaning, motivation, well-being, and performance. Some of his clients and partners include American Express Global Business Travel, Michelin, Franklin Templeton, The Government of Canada, Hewlett-Packard, the Food and Drug Administration, The Alzheimer’s Association, the National Park Service, The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Crocs, and Simon Sinek.
Zach earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change from Colorado State University where he serves as an Honorary Fellow in the Department of Psychology's Center for Meaning and Purpose and as an Adjunct Instructor in Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change. His research on meaningful work has been awarded by The Association for Talent Development, The Academy of Management, and The Academy of Human Resource Development.
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WCWI Gratefully Acknowledges the 2022 Pre-Conference Sponsor:
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
12:00-4:00 PM
The Power and Practice of Purposeful Leadership
How to Inspire Wellbeing Through Meaning
Speaker: Zach Mercurio, PhD
4:00-4:15 PM
Break | Refreshments
4:15-6:30 PM
WCWI Social
Join us for an in-person social event following Zach Mercurio's Pre-Conference session on October 11, 2022. This event is open to all attendees of WCWI's Annual Conference on October 11 and 12, 2022. Located in Wilson Theater Vogal Hall inside the Milwaukee Performing Arts Center, we encourage you to join us for a night of appetizers, beverages, games, prizes, and most importantly the opportunity to unite and build connections with wellness strategists and people leaders within your WCWI Community.
7:00-8:00 AM
Registration | Breakfast | Coffee Chat | Exhibits
8:00-8:30 AM
Welcome | Opening Remarks
Morning Keynote: Tim Schurrer The Secret Society of Success: Building What Tomorrow Looks Like for Employee Wellbeing
9:30-10:00 AM
Break | Refreshments | Exhibits
Skill-Building Sessions
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch | Remarks
1:00-1:45 PM
Afternoon Keynote: Tim Schurrer Your Invitation to Join Wisconsin’s Secret Society of Success
1:45-2:15 PM
Break | Exhibits
2:15-4:30 PM
Networking | Refreshments | WCWI's Change the Narrative Talks
4:30 PM
Important Documents
WCWI is an approved provider of continuing education units (CEUs) through NWI, NCHEC, and SHRM.
Connect with members of the WCWI Community during the WCWI Social!
Registration fee: $20
In order to maintain maximum capacity within the theater, all attendees must be registered and paid.
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