Purpose Keynote Speaker — Matthew Emerzian

"Make It Matter is not about motivation.

It's about mattering — a deeper, more durable idea."

Guy Kawasaki

Chief Evangelist of Canva. Host of Remarkable People podcast

Coming May 5, 2026

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A BOOK 20 YEARS IN THE MAKING

For 20 years, Matt and the team at his non-profit organization, Every Monday Matters, have been creating experiences and curriculum to bring mattering to individual lives and organizations. They have developed and delivered thousands of hours of transformational programming based on their battle-tested framework, The Mattering Mindset.

Make It Matter takes the reader through The Mattering Mindset framework one step at a time. Whether you’re navigating your own search for meaning, leading a team through constant change, or trying to make a greater impact in the world around you… This book meets you where you are and helps you move forward.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE BOOK

Reconnect with your own sense of worth — independent of performance, productivity, or approval
Build stronger relationships where people feel genuinely seen, valued, and understood
Bring deeper meaning to your work — and help others feel that their contribution truly matters
Create environments rooted in trust, connection, and shared purpose — at home, at work, and in your community
Turn mattering into action — so it’s not just something you believe, but something you practice every day

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Make It Matter is a powerful reminder that significance isn’t found in success, but in how we show up for others. My friend, Matt Emerzian, brilliantly invites us to live with intention, dignity, and purpose. This book will change how you see your life, your work, and the people around you.

John O’Leary,

Inspiration of the film, Soul On Fire and #1 national bestselling author of the books On Fire and In Awe

Make It Matter goes beyond inspiration, offering a proven framework filled with practical wisdom for individuals, leaders, and brands to create a lifestyle and culture where everyone feels valued. Matt has delivered a timely message to lead us into a better future together.

Charles Lee,

CEO of Ideation and Author of Design Your Good Life and Good Idea. Now What?

Matt’s message is relatable to people as well as the companies in which they work. We need to make sure our people know they are valued, have purpose, and matter to our companies. And this book inspires just that. Employees who are cared for/about by their employers are able to bring their whole outstanding self to work.

Lynne Oldham,

Chief People Officer, Zoom Video Communications

Make It Matter is a powerful reminder that life isn’t asking us to be louder or more successful. It’s asking us to be more human. This book challenges you to live and lead in a way that matters.

Jesse Israel,

Founder of The Big Quiet

I’ve interviewed hundreds of extraordinary leaders, and few articulate the connection between purpose and practice as powerfully as Matt does in Make It Matter. This book speaks with rare clarity to both personal transformation and organizational culture, challenging how we lead, serve, and show up in the world.

Scott MacGregor,

Founder & CEO of The Outlier Project, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Outlier Magazine

Make It Matter isn’t just a leadership book you read; it’s a conversation you find yourself a part of, guiding you toward a more meaningful direction in both your work and your life. Matt’s wisdom, honesty, and focus on mattering resonate deeply, leaving individuals and teams feeling truly seen, inspired, and better equipped to make an impact that actually matters.