The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast

<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>

<p>Details If a basketball, football, or baseball team wins nine games out of 10, most people assume that this is an outstanding team. Sports teams do not win every game. It would not be that entertaining to watch the games if they did. But what if a person delivers on their commitments nine times out … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-66-cultivating-consistency/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-66-cultivating-consistency/">Episode 66: Cultivating Consistency</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Many people assume that it’s possible for a person to be an effective leader without being really likable. After all, work isn’t a popularity contest. That is technically true, but you may not like the odds. In this episode, we’re revealing why even if you’re a senior leader or project manager you still should … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-65-im-the-boss-why-should-i-care-if-you-like-me/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-65-im-the-boss-why-should-i-care-if-you-like-me/">Episode 65: I’m the Boss! Why Should I Care if You Like Me?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details An essential skill we need in practically every life scenario is the ability to analyze and solve problems. While we would all love to have someone to do the work for us, most of the time, we need to figure it out ourselves. So what kind of skills do practically perfect problem solvers possess? … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-64-8-traits-of-practically-perfect-problem-solvers/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-64-8-traits-of-practically-perfect-problem-solvers/">Episode 64: 8 Traits of Practically Perfect Problem Solvers</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Too many managers avoid giving any kind of feedback, regardless of whether it’s positive or negative. If you work for a boss who doesn’t provide feedback, it’s easy to feel rudderless. In this episode, we will discuss how to improve at work when you’re not getting feedback. New Self-Directed Course Learn more about our short … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-63-how-to-improve-when-youre-not-getting-feedback/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-63-how-to-improve-when-youre-not-getting-feedback/">Episode 63: How to Improve When You’re Not Getting Feedback</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Perhaps you have seen the Where’s Waldo? books. When placed in a crowd or a complex surrounding, Waldo is an odd individual who becomes difficult to find. Often, when a leader fails to be a good role model or sets a bad example, they believe that their actions will be hidden, much like Waldo. In … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-62-how-to-eliminate-poor-role-models/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-62-how-to-eliminate-poor-role-models/">Episode 62: How to Eliminate Poor Role Models</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details It’s that time of year to make plans and whether you’ve been at your job for many years or are just beginning it always helps to keep in mind some ways that you can impress your boss and progress in your career path. In this episode, we’re sharing our research on five different ways … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-61-5-ways-to-impress-your-boss-in-2022/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-61-5-ways-to-impress-your-boss-in-2022/">Episode 61: 5 Ways to Impress Your Boss in 2022</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Ask 100 people if they have good common sense, and more than 95% will tell you they do. Ask them if they are good coaches, and almost as many will say yes. Executives we talk to assume that if they’re good managers, then being a good coach is like your shadow on a sunny … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-60-the-balance-between-coaching-and-managing/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-60-the-balance-between-coaching-and-managing/">Episode 60: The Balance Between Coaching and Managing</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Demand for coaching within organizations is exploding. Yet certain barriers seem to be blocking the way for coaching to reach its full potential. In this episode, we will discuss the expanding access to coaching and the best practices every leader and organization should follow. Join us on May 23 & 24 for our award-winning … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-59-expanding-access-to-coaching/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-59-expanding-access-to-coaching/">Episode 59: Expanding Access to Coaching</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>(Rerun) The companies that focus on teamwork and collaboration are the companies that maximize the strengths of individuals as well. Why? Because being a part of an effective team can bring forth wonderful increases in the work ethic and strength attributes of the individuals. In this episode, we are talking about teams and what leaders … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-14-the-power-of-teams/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-14-the-power-of-teams/">Episode 14: The Power of Teams</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Thanks for tuning into The 90th Percentile Podcast this year. In the book, Blueprint, the Yale scholar Nikolas Christakis, argues that over time we have developed a set of highly beneficial social features that lead us to love, community, friendships, and cooperation. He contends that we cannot escape our overall blueprint for goodness. After reviewing … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/happy-holidays-from-jack-and-joe/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/happy-holidays-from-jack-and-joe/">Happy Holidays from Jack and Joe</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Are you the type of leader who will work hard, assume the risk, and try to save everyone? Are you the type that looks to develop those around you and give them the opportunity to grow? Or are you just getting the job done? What types of leaders do organizations need most? In this … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-58-heroes-zeros-and-guides/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-58-heroes-zeros-and-guides/">Episode 58: Heroes, Zeros, and Guides</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. In this episode, we discuss seven things you can … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-57-7-things-leaders-do-to-help-people-change/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-57-7-things-leaders-do-to-help-people-change/">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 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-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-56-extraordinary-performers-why-you-need-them-how-to-keep-them-2/">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 When CEOs describe what they want most in the people they hire, they consistently talk about honesty and integrity. Among the leadership competencies that we measure, honesty and integrity have consistently received high scores, putting them at the first or second position in comparison to everything else. In this episode, we’ll unravel the real harm of … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-55-the-value-of-honesty-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-55-the-value-of-honesty-2/">Episode 55: The Value of Honesty</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details What value is there in connecting with the outside world? What perspective can we gain from leaving our environment and gaining knowledge from the world around us? It turns out, being stuck inside your tower has a strong influence on some very key leadership skills. In this episode, we will explain the pitfalls of … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-54-the-rapunzel-effect-connecting-to-the-outside-world/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-54-the-rapunzel-effect-connecting-to-the-outside-world/">Episode 54: The Rapunzel Effect– Connecting to the Outside World</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Every day you hear a variety of communications from different sources. Some of these experts have excellent communication skills, while others have in-depth knowledge and expertise. Have you found that some of these messages are more believable than others? In this episode, we’re discussing how to communicate when you lack credibility Check out our … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-53-how-to-communicate-when-you-lack-credibility/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-53-how-to-communicate-when-you-lack-credibility/">Episode 53: How to Communicate When You Lack Credibility</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>