The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast

<p>Details Most of us begin a new position with energy and a desire to impress. Our effort is high. Our passion is infectious. Our enthusiasm helps us to excel quickly. But for some, work becomes mundane and repetitive. They lose some of their passion, and their work can begin to feel like a chore. Eventually, … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-110-watch-out-for-your-5-year-workiversary/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-110-watch-out-for-your-5-year-workiversary/">Episode 110: Watch Out For Your 5-Year Workiversary</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Have you ever been on the phone for an hour with customer service, and once you finally get to talk to a human to resolve your issue, they only say: “I’m sorry, I can’t help you.” And it’s true; they can’t. They don’t have the power or authority to resolve the problem. It’s frustrating … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-108-how-leaders-focus-externally-to-improve-the-customer-experience/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-108-how-leaders-focus-externally-to-improve-the-customer-experience/">Episode 108: How Leaders Focus Externally to Improve the Customer Experience</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Occasionally, people read articles about the best approaches to giving and receiving feedback and may think, “That all sounds great, but what do the most effective leaders actually do?” To answer that question, we combined a self-assessment measuring feedback preference with 360-degree evaluations of leaders to discover the common attitudes of the best leaders … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-107-10-attitudes-about-feedback-from-the-most-effective-leaders/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-107-10-attitudes-about-feedback-from-the-most-effective-leaders/">Episode 107: 10 Attitudes About Feedback From The Most Effective Leaders</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Some of the most challenging relationships we have to learn to manage in this life are the ones we have with our co-workers. Because we spend a lot of time with them, probably even more time than friends, and we don’t always get to choose who we work with. Amy Gallo is a workplace … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-106-getting-along-with-difficult-people-at-work/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-106-getting-along-with-difficult-people-at-work/">Episode 106: Getting Along With Difficult People at Work</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Is it possible to be a high-standards, results-driven leader while at the same time building an engaged, fun-to-work-with team? Many people would contend that doing either of these things well makes it almost impossible to succeed at the other. And yet our examination of 360-degree assessment data from more than 60,000 leaders showed us … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-105-behavioral-bridges-increasing-employee-engagement-while-driving-for-results/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-105-behavioral-bridges-increasing-employee-engagement-while-driving-for-results/">Episode 105: Behavioral Bridges—Increasing Employee Engagement While Driving For Results</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Chances are you think you’re a great listener. People’s appraisal of their listening ability is much like their assessment of their driving skills, in that the great bulk of adults think they’re above average. What really makes a manager a great listener? Many assume that it involves three components: not interrupting the speaker, following along … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-5-what-great-listeners-actually-do-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-5-what-great-listeners-actually-do-2/">Episode 5: What Great Listeners Actually Do</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Regardless of who you are in an organization — a great question can help you learn more about your task, unlock hidden opportunities, deliver better results, and mitigate unforeseen risks. In general, most of us don’t ask enough questions because we fail to recognize the enormous benefits in terms of interpersonal bonding and how … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-104-the-lost-art-of-asking-good-questions/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-104-the-lost-art-of-asking-good-questions/">Episode 104: The Lost Art of Asking Good Questions</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details What skills do you really need from your workforce? What skills are most valuable What are the critical issues? If the answers were clear, every organization would likely change. There are literally thousands of variables that leave leaders baffled as they sift through the clutter of needs and options to decide what is really crucial. … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-103-skills-skills-and-more-skills-finding-what-the-organization-values-most/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-103-skills-skills-and-more-skills-finding-what-the-organization-values-most/">Episode 103: Skills, Skills, and More Skills— Finding What the Organization Values Most</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Leaders are experiencing more demands for compassion at a time when there’s not a lot of room for compromise on what they have to deliver. Do they have to choose between kindness/compassion and the expectations for performance? We wanted to understand how we maximize support and, at the same time, drive performance. In this … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-102-leading-with-kindness-and-accountability/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-102-leading-with-kindness-and-accountability/">Episode 102: Leading with Kindness and Accountability</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Most managers want their employees to be curious and experimental, to take the initiative and develop new products and solutions. But, as it turns out, managers also like to micromanage and control outcomes through safe, predictable processes. As a result, managers end up stifling the very experimentation they want to foster. In this episode, … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-101-how-to-push-your-team-to-take-risks/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-101-how-to-push-your-team-to-take-risks/">Episode 101: How to Push Your Team to Take Risks</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details We’ve all heard the claims, the theories, and the speculation about the ways leadership styles vary between women and men. There are, of course, many factors that contribute to this absence of a greater abundance of women leaders in senior-level positions. For centuries, there have been broad cultural biases against women, and stereotypes die slowly. In an … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-23-are-women-better-leaders-than-men-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-23-are-women-better-leaders-than-men-2/">Episode 23: Are Women Better Leaders Than Men?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details No one expects ever to be described as an arrogant or complacent boss. Most leaders we know have the assumption that their career will be akin to a musical crescendo. It may start quietly and slowly, but they believe that as they age, more responsibility will come. And because of their years of experience, … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-100-the-unexpected-bad-habits-of-leaders/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-100-the-unexpected-bad-habits-of-leaders/">Episode 100: The Unexpected Bad Habits of Leaders</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Habits are things you automatically do every day. It’s your morning routine, how you make your favorite drink, or the fact that you always leave every cabinet door open when you leave a room. It is the actions you perform without thinking because they are ingrained into who you are. Researchers at Duke University … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-99-ordinary-habits-of-highly-effective-coaches/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-99-ordinary-habits-of-highly-effective-coaches/">Episode 99: Ordinary Habits of Highly Effective Coaches</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Executives in every company we work with express concerns about their ability to attract and retain managerial talent. The solutions for most organizations are to either recruit young workers directly from school and invest in their development, pirate leadership talent from competitors, or find it internally. Of these alternatives, we strongly advocate that organizations … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-98-discover-and-develop-hidden-talent-pools/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-98-discover-and-develop-hidden-talent-pools/">Episode 98: Discover and Develop Hidden Talent Pools</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details The audiobook version of The Trifecta of Trust: The Proven Formula for Building and Restoring Trust is on sale at AUTHORS DIRECT. The audiobook can also be purchased on AUDIBLE, NOOK, GOOGLE PLAY, KOBO, CHIRP, AUDIOBOOKS.COM, and SCRIBD. If you devote a third of your life to your job, then it is worth focusing … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/audiobook-chapter-8-trust-and-speed/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/audiobook-chapter-8-trust-and-speed/">Audiobook Chapter 8: Trust and Speed</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Due to the pandemic, the past few years have ushered in the past century’s most significant shifts in working environments. According to data scientist at Ladders projections, 25% of all professional jobs in North America will be remote by the end of 2022, and remote opportunities will continue to increase through 2023. We have had … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-97-remote-work-leadership-report-card/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-97-remote-work-leadership-report-card/">Episode 97: Remote Work Leadership Report Card</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Download the new eBook, Inspiring in the New Era. A lot has been written about what inspiring leaders DO. From their moving speeches to their magnetic ability to connect. How could you dismiss their powers of persuasion? We often picture inspiring leaders as fearless and attractive because we see them in the movies defeating all … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-96-the-unseen-effects-of-inspiring-leadership/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-96-the-unseen-effects-of-inspiring-leadership/">Episode 96: The Unseen Effects of Inspiring Leadership</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Have you ever tried to change anyone’s behavior at work? It can be extremely frustrating. So often the effort produces an opposite result: rupturing the relationship, diminishing job performance, or causing the person to dig in their heels. Still, some approaches clearly work better than others. We reviewed a dataset of 2,852 direct reports of 559 … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-57-7-things-leaders-do-to-help-people-change-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-57-7-things-leaders-do-to-help-people-change-2/">Episode 57: 7 Things Leaders Do To Help People Change</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Why do managers avoid giving praise? When talking with managers about giving feedback, we often hear comments such as, “I did not sleep the night before,” “I just wanted to get it over quickly,” “My hands were sweating, and I was nervous,” and “They don’t pay me enough to do this job.” Because of … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-95-why-do-so-many-managers-avoid-giving-praise/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-95-why-do-so-many-managers-avoid-giving-praise/">Episode 95: Why Do So Many Managers Avoid Giving Praise?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details In a society that showers attention on those in power, it is valuable to remember that those in the C suite are not the only ones doing the remarkable everyday work that causes organizations to excel. Much of the excellence comes from the host of people who conscientiously get work done and constantly look … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-56-extraordinary-performers-why-you-need-them-how-to-keep-them/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-56-extraordinary-performers-why-you-need-them-how-to-keep-them/">Episode 56: Extraordinary Performers- Why You Need Them & How to Keep Them</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Conjure up the term “bad boss,” and what comes to mind? Scenes of red-faced people berating subordinates in public. Smarmy souls taking credit for other people’s work or saying one thing and doing another and cutting remarks. Yelling. Feel free to continue — we’re sure you can. In this podcast episode, we’re digging into … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-94-are-you-sure-youre-not-a-bad-boss/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-94-are-you-sure-youre-not-a-bad-boss/">Episode 94: Are You Sure You’re Not a Bad Boss?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details The variety of shortages causing major disruptions has rippling effects that seem to grow more consequential daily. But the one shortage that is the most concerning to us is HUMAN ENERGY. Every employee is under constant pressure to perform as we are being asked to do more with less–to be more productive and effective and … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-93-how-leaders-generate-energy/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-93-how-leaders-generate-energy/">Episode 93: How Leaders Generate Energy</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Increasingly, science and technology are occupying a much more significant role within companies and consumers. But leaders in STEMM organizations are finding a lack of gender diversity, difficulties in retaining female talent, and in the agility of leadership. Researchers from Zenger Folkman and Arcadia compared 360 feedback from 16,419 STEMM leaders with 57,706 non-STEMM … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-92-the-problems-and-opportunities-with-leaders-in-stemm/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-92-the-problems-and-opportunities-with-leaders-in-stemm/">Episode 92: The Problems and Opportunities With Leaders in STEMM</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Each individual has their decision-making tools in their back pocket, ready to utilize for every choice regardless of how different they are. However, if we truly want to become better at the art of making decisions, then we need to break out of these patterns and see things differently, even if that pushes us … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-91-challenging-your-decision-making-strengths-and-biases/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-91-challenging-your-decision-making-strengths-and-biases/">Episode 91: Challenging Your Decision-Making Strengths and Biases</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Over the last few years, we have gathered data from over 18,000 leaders on their preference for speaking versus deep listening. While very few completely doubt the efficacy of deep listening, many leaders fail to see the remarkable value of being an excellent listener. Rather than taking the time to carefully understand the other … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-90-the-benefits-of-deep-listening/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-90-the-benefits-of-deep-listening/">Episode 90: The Benefits of Deep Listening</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details The tides are shifting, and the economic downturn is causing some big corporate layoffs. After doing some research with one firm that had a major layoff, Zenger Folkman found some common traits among those who were let go. In this leadership podcast episode, we’re sharing some helpful tips for keeping your name off that … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-88-keeping-your-name-off-the-layoff-list/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-88-keeping-your-name-off-the-layoff-list/">Episode 88: Keeping Your Name Off the Layoff List</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details That feeling of not being an insider, but more of an observer, has a profound impact on your engagement, effort, and commitment. Perhaps you’re relishing the freedoms given through your work-from-home schedule or limited office time, but you recognize there may be a disconnect happening. On the other hand, you could be sitting in … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-87-7-leadership-behaviors-that-improve-involvement/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-87-7-leadership-behaviors-that-improve-involvement/">Episode 87: 7 Leadership Behaviors That Improve Involvement</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Quiet quitting is a new name for behavior that has long existed. Today the term is mainly applied to individuals who reject the idea that work should be a central focus of their life. They resist the expectation of giving their all or putting in extra hours. They say “No” to requests to go … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-86-quiet-quitting-is-about-managers-not-employees/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-86-quiet-quitting-is-about-managers-not-employees/">Episode 86: Quiet Quitting is About Managers, Not Employees</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Are we growing leadership in organizations the wrong way? Developing high-potentials isn’t a bad strategy for success—unless you do it at the expense of your other employees. It’s time to focus on leaders at all levels. Organizations die just like trees: They can fail from forces at the top, in the middle, or at … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-85-why-were-growing-organizations-all-wrong/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-85-why-were-growing-organizations-all-wrong/">Episode 85: Why We’re Growing Organizations All Wrong</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Many underestimate how important execution is to their careers, it is true that bosses place a premium on execution, which we define as the ability to achieve individual goals and objectives. There are many parts of your job that are important, but if you want to move ahead in your career, it might be time … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-84-4-ways-to-be-more-effective-at-execution/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-84-4-ways-to-be-more-effective-at-execution/">Episode 84: 4 Ways to Be More Effective at Execution</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details The audiobook version of The Trifecta of Trust: The Proven Formula for Building and Restoring Trust is now available Take advantage of the promotional launch price until August 31st! The audiobook can be purchased on AUDIBLE, NOOK, GOOGLE PLAY, KOBO, CHIRP, AUDIOBOOKS.COM, and SCRIBD. This chapter discusses the three elements of the trifecta of … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/trifecta-of-trust-audiobook-chapter-3/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/trifecta-of-trust-audiobook-chapter-3/">Trifecta of Trust Audiobook–Chapter 3</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Many qualified candidates that are ready to be promoted never see it happen. But what if this common problem that leaders experience could be solved with one overlooked leadership quality. If you want to move up, then research shows you need to start working on your strategic thinking skills. In this episode, we will … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-21-strategic-thinking-the-skill-required-for-advancement-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-21-strategic-thinking-the-skill-required-for-advancement-2/">Episode 21: Strategic Thinking–The Skill Required for Advancement</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details With summertime’s flexible and ever-changing schedule, it’s a struggle to stay fully engaged with many distractions and temptations. At the office, you didn’t know what you were missing, but at home, you are very aware. In this episode, we are exploring the research behind how to keep your team engaged during summer slumps, and … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-83-6-ways-to-boost-engagement-during-summer-slumps/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-83-6-ways-to-boost-engagement-during-summer-slumps/">Episode 83: 6 Ways to Boost Engagement During Summer Slumps</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details: Coaching conversations are worth planning. They take up valuable time for both parties, so that time should be put to its most efficient use. A good coaching conversation can improve relationships, performance, motivation, and results. In this episode, we discuss a proven framework for coaching conversations to guide leaders effectively through the process. Guest … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-30-fuel-a-proven-framework-for-coaching-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-30-fuel-a-proven-framework-for-coaching-2/">Episode 30: FUEL– A Proven Framework For Coaching</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details: There is high-interest today in how managers can be better coaches and how companies can use external and internal coaches more effectively to enhance and sustain any development activity. The Zenger Folkman company has published a good deal about the positive impact of coaching on helping leaders be more effective, including how that impacts … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-82-how-to-improve-your-coachability/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-82-how-to-improve-your-coachability/">Episode 82: How to Improve Your Coachability</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Over the past year, there has been a call for leaders to be less demanding and more empathetic toward individual employees. They need to inspire and motivate them to work, not demand results! However, our analysis of 360-degree assessments showed that the most effective leaders already know how to push people but are not … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-81-to-get-results-push-and-pull-your-team/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-81-to-get-results-push-and-pull-your-team/">Episode 81: To Get Results, Push and Pull Your Team</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details: Of the organizations using 360-degree feedback, 95% of them use it solely for individual development. But are they gaining the full value that a 360-degree assessment could provide? From the organization and individual perspectives, the future could be much better. In this episode, we explore a dramatically improved future for all leadership development and specifically for … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-80-can-personal-development-and-talent-management-live-together/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-80-can-personal-development-and-talent-management-live-together/">Episode 80: Can Personal Development and Talent Management Live Together?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details If I trust you, are you more likely to trust another person? And, if I distrust another person are they more likely to distrust me? Trust is unfortunately a contagious emotion that can spread for good or bad. In this episode, we are discussing the effects of trust within the teams in your organization … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-79-team-trust-establishment-and-maintenance/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-79-team-trust-establishment-and-maintenance/">Episode 79: Team Trust—Establishment and Maintenance</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Order your copy of The Trifecta of Trust: The Proven Formula for Building and Restoring Trust. In 2019, Joe Folkman wrote an article for Harvard Business Review based on research he conducted on trust in organizations. He found that trust is a leading indicator of whether others evaluate you positively or negatively. But how … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-78-the-proven-formula-for-building-trust-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-78-the-proven-formula-for-building-trust-2/">Episode 78: The Proven Formula for Building Trust</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Order your copy of The Trifecta of Trust: The Proven Formula for Building and Restoring Trust. In Trifecta of Trust, psychometrics and leadership expert Joseph R. Folkman has collected a mountain of compelling data to make the irrefutable case for the value of trust in leadership. His research shows that there are three core behaviors … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/the-trifecta-of-trust-introduction-by-joe-folkman/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/the-trifecta-of-trust-introduction-by-joe-folkman/">The Trifecta of Trust– Introduction by Joe Folkman</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details As you think about your peers at work, are they some of your best friends, always helpful and supportive, or are they your harshest critics, pointing out your mistakes and flaws? While everyone’s situation is different, the answer to this question often is, “It depends.” Context is critical here, and overtime in an organization, … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-77-the-shifting-alliances-of-peers/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-77-the-shifting-alliances-of-peers/">Episode 77: The Shifting Alliances of Peers</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details: Bold is a positive word. Bold leaders are champions of change and are willing to challenge themselves and their thinking patterns with things like inclusion, diversity, and unconscious bias. Is the world afraid of BOLD leaders or is that exactly the type of leadership trait we should try to possess? In this episode, we’re … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-75-as-a-leader-how-bold-should-you-be/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-75-as-a-leader-how-bold-should-you-be/">Episode 75: As a Leader, How Bold Should You Be?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Inertia is ever-present and always powerful. That’s why people who are skilled at taking initiative stand out. There are energizer bunnies that keep going and going and leave the rest of us wondering how do they do it without burning out? In this episode, we share the secrets of taking initiative and keeping yourself … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-74-igniting-your-initiative/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-74-igniting-your-initiative/">Episode 74: Igniting Your Initiative</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details The decision a leader makes regarding their leadership behavior has a profound impact on their career, and the performance of those reporting to them. But the great majority of leaders began their careers with the target of being a good accountant, engineer, marketer, or analyst. Few had set their sights on being an extraordinary leader. … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-73-remastering-the-extraordinary-leader/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-73-remastering-the-extraordinary-leader/">Episode 73: Remastering The Extraordinary Leader</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details: There are many things competing for your attention every minute of the day. Human attention is the ultimate scarce resource. One of the characteristics that organizations value most in a leader is the ability to consistently produce good results—in short, leaders are valued in large part for how productive they are. What gets in … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-28-controlling-the-disease-of-distractions-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-28-controlling-the-disease-of-distractions-2/">Episode 28: Controlling the Disease of Distractions</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details This episode features guest Roy Banks, CEO of Weave talking about their organization’s dedication to building a people-first culture that benefits both employees and customers. Roy Banks has served as our Chief Executive Officer since December 2020 and as a member of our board of directors since August 2021. He has significant experience in … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-72-building-a-people-first-culture-with-roy-banks/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-72-building-a-people-first-culture-with-roy-banks/">Episode 72: Building a People First Culture with Roy Banks</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details We all love a chance to think through how to do something different and express originality. But most days, most work feels fundamental. Why do organizations have so much trouble facilitating employee creativity? In this episode, we discuss how you can become a creative superstar. To read his latest research, subscribe to Joe Folkman’s LinkedIn … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-71-6-ways-creative-superstars-lead-differently-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-71-6-ways-creative-superstars-lead-differently-2/">Episode 71: 6 Ways Creative Superstars Lead Differently</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details How would you describe the culture of your organization? Some might say, “It’s the smell of the place,” or, “It’s how things are done around here.” However, the ultimate summary statement on the topic may have been Peter Drucker’s familiar saying, “Culture eats strategy for lunch.” In this episode, we discuss how changing your … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-70-change-your-leaders-to-change-your-culture/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-70-change-your-leaders-to-change-your-culture/">Episode 70: Change Your Leaders to Change Your Culture</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details How much can you learn about someone from a silly question? We’ve been collecting data from the business and professional leaders who read our articles. The question we asked was this, “If you were given a choice of two special powers, which would you prefer? A. Ability to fly or B. Power to be … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-69-would-you-choose-to-fly-or-be-invisible/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-69-would-you-choose-to-fly-or-be-invisible/">Episode 69: Would You Choose to Fly or Be Invisible?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Helping and serving others reinforces the connection people have with their colleagues, but it also increases our sense of well-being and can lower depression. So what does the world need right now? In this episode, we are exploring the behaviors of those who are deemed, helpful leaders. To read his latest research, subscribe to … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-68-why-we-need-more-helpful-leaders/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-68-why-we-need-more-helpful-leaders/">Episode 68: Why We Need More Helpful Leaders</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>