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Mentioned in 12 episodes

The Mattering Effect

Reclaiming Human Worth

Book • 2026

In 'The Mattering Effect,' John R. Miles explores the concept that humans flourish when they feel seen, valued, and that their lives matter, synthesizing research and practical strategies.

Drawing from his experience as a Fortune 50 executive and work in leadership and wellbeing, Miles offers frameworks for individuals and leaders to cultivate environments that enhance belonging and purpose.

The book blends storytelling, scientific findings, and actionable advice to help readers reconnect with meaning in work and life.

It examines the costs of invisible scoreboards and prescribes ways to reallocate attention toward what truly matters.

Ultimately, 'The Mattering Effect' is a guide to designing lives and organizations that prioritize human flourishing.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

Eric Zimmer

when introducing

John Miles

's book about creating a life of meaning and worth.

The Mattering Effect: Finding Your Way Back to Meaning and Connection | John R. Miles

Mentioned by

John R. Miles

as his upcoming book and connected to social environment shaping who we become.

How to Change Your Brain's Destiny Before It's Too Late | Dr. David Perlmutter – EP 809

Mentioned by

John R. Miles

as a framework for understanding why people can be useful yet feel unseen, insignificant, and disconnected.

You’re More Than What You Do for Other People

Mentioned by

John Miles

as his upcoming book examining how environments can erode people’s sense of significance and belonging.

Why Nothing You Achieve Will Ever Make You Feel Worthy | Marisa G. Franco – EP 821

Mentioned by

John R. Miles

as his upcoming book and linked to a 90-second diagnostic in the episode notes.

Why Don’t Facts Change People’s Minds? | Dr. Jay Van Bavel - EP 805

Mentioned by

John R. Miles

as his upcoming book relating to how people change when they begin seeing themselves differently.

Healing Your Body Image From the Inside Out | Whitney Otto - EP 787

Mentioned by

John R. Miles

to promote his upcoming book about how signaling belonging and mattering shapes lives.

Nobel Laureate Alvin Roth: How Incentives Shape Your Life | EP 757

Mentioned by

John R. Miles

while referencing his upcoming book and connecting its themes to the episode's topic of mattering and burnout.

What to Do When Work Hijacks Your Life | Dr. Guy Winch - EP 767

Recommended by

John Fugelsang

during an interview with

John R. Miles

about finding meaning and worth beyond productivity and achievement.

Freedom, Fascism, and the Farce of Foreign Policy

Mentioned by

John R. Miles

as the forthcoming book underpinning the episode's themes and series on mattering and connection.

Why You Feel Invisible in a Connected World | John R. Miles - EP 777

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