
THOUGHT LEADER
SETH MATTISON
I help unlock human potential to fuel high performance in the age of machines.
Connect with me, dig into my writing, and join me on the journey to creating a more human world.
Remembering Our Roots: How Early Values Shape Today’s Leadership (Copy)
In today's fast-paced business world, staying true to your core values is more essential than ever. Remembering Our Roots: How Early Values Shape Today’s Leadership explores the enduring lessons learned from formative experiences—like growing up on a farm—that instill resilience, hard work, and a deep sense of purpose. Discover how these early influences continue to ground us, drive authentic leadership, and empower us to navigate change with confidence. Join us as we reflect on the roots that fuel our success and remind us why we do what we do.
Employee Engagement Checklist for Modern Leaders
Explore essential strategies to boost employee engagement, enhance trust, and foster collaboration for a thriving workplace.
Finding Sacred Purpose: How to Love Your Work Without Loving Your Job
A simple question - "When was the last time you made something with love?" - sparked a deeper reflection on what it means to bring love to our work. While not every task ignites passion, this post challenges the notion that you must love your job to do it with love.
How to Build a Human-Centered Leadership Culture
Explore how human-centered leadership fosters trust, innovation, and employee engagement, transforming workplace cultures for better results.
Future of Work: 5 Key Trends shaping 2025
The way we work is changing fast in 2025. Companies are balancing AI with human skills, adopting flexible remote work models, focusing on upskilling, prioritizing mental health, and strengthening digital security. Here’s a quick breakdown of the key trends:
AI VS Human Creativity: Finding the right Balance
Explore how AI and human creativity can synergize, balancing efficiency and emotional intelligence for optimal results in various sectors.
Turning Fear into Fuel: Navigating the Dip on Your Path to Success
After the high of your first summit comes a dip—a space where doubt and anxiety begin to whisper that your success might have been nothing more than luck. But when you replay the journey—the hard work, the tangible results, and the lives you've transformed—you see the undeniable proof: it wasn’t luck at all, it was love, dedication, and relentless perseverance.
LOVE ISN'T SOFT. LOVE IS THE STRATEGY.
Last week a leader asked me - How do I build a culture that feels inspired and called to make things with love?
Beyond the Clock: How Declaring Your Work Sacred Can Ignite True Engagement
I had to realize that meaning and purpose weren’t going to be found in the work. Meaning and purpose had to be brought to the work. If we want our work to matter, we have to make it matter.
Unlock Your True Power: Why Your Magic Is YOU
During the pandemic, a simple question about my "magic" revealed how I'd placed my value in technology rather than authentic human connection. In a powerful moment of clarity, a friend reminded me that our true magic isn't in our tools—it's in who we are.
The Day I Wanted to Quit: A Lesson in Grit and Resilience
In this raw account of my first college football camp, I share a pivotal moment of wanting to quit that changed everything. After being dominated by a future NFL cornerback and feeling completely out of my depth, I faced a choice: walk away or push through. Through my father's steady wisdom and sheer determination, I discovered that success isn't about immediate victory—it's about showing up day after day. From contemplating quitting to becoming team captain, this story reveals how our toughest moments often become our greatest teachers.

Elevate your influence. Navigate disruption. Bring out their best.
In this book, find:
An unprecedented look at the future of leadership
Specific strategies to future-ready your organization
Insights to elevate your personal influence and impact
Lessons on creating more agile, fluid, people-centered, heart-led organizations