Zach Mercurio, Ph.D.

Zach Mercurio, Ph.D. is a researcher and consultant specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, and positive organizations and is the author of "The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose." In his work with over 100 global companies, conference audiences, non-profits, K-12 schools, and universities 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. 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 teaches courses on positive leadership and organization development. 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.