MatterMaking

by | Feb 9, 2026 | Blog, Thought Leaders

We all want to feel like we matter.

The wisest leaders I know are masters of helping us feel like we matter.

How do they do that? They…

  • LISTEN to us, intently.
  • ASK us questions, to probe our perspectives, opinions, assumptions, values.
  • TREAT us as equals and volunteers, not subordinates.
  • INVITE us into conversations and explorations around consequential stuff.
The very best of those leaders do these things, not as an act, but because it’s part of their fabric.
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Nelson Coulter