The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast

<p>Details Humans are hard-wired to connect. They are social creatures that crave friendship and positive interactions with others. As much as we yearn for these interactions, however, many of us struggle to be good at building relationships. But why? In this episode, we’re discussing the key elements to developing positive relationships both within and outside … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-52-how-the-best-build-better-relationships/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-52-how-the-best-build-better-relationships/">Episode 52: How the Best Build Better Relationships</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Humans are hard-wired to connect. They are social creatures that crave friendship and positive interactions with others. As much as we yearn for these interactions, however, many of us struggle to be good at building relationships. But why? In this episode, we’re discussing the key elements to building better relationships both within and outside … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-52-how-the-best-build-better-relationships-at-work/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-52-how-the-best-build-better-relationships-at-work/">Episode 52: How the Best Build Better Relationships at Work</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details If you choose an individual to lead you to victory or safety, chances are you will choose the most confident person. Their confidence will inspire and motivate you to achieve great things. That’s what makes them great leaders. But there is a darker side to the confidence that erodes trust and turns away once eager … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-50-balancing-confidence-and-competence/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-50-balancing-confidence-and-competence/">Episode 50: Balancing Confidence and Competence</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Over the last couple of years, we have all experienced the importance the empathy in the workplace. We’ve had a rough time and it’s important to know your boss actually cares about you. Last year, the character Ted Lasso appeared on Apple TV’s new hit comedy show and taught us all some profound lessons … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-49-lessons-in-empathy-and-competitiveness-from-ted-lasso/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-49-lessons-in-empathy-and-competitiveness-from-ted-lasso/">Episode 49: Lessons in Empathy and Competitiveness from Ted Lasso</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details The great resignation has arrived. As new managers fill vacancies created by retiring Boomers, how do their skills compare with the seasoned older managers they replace? In this episode, we are uncovering what younger managers should know about how they’re perceived. Connect with Jack Zenger LinkedIn Twitter Webinar Zenger Folkman hosts an exclusive live … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-48-what-younger-mangers-should-know-about-how-theyre-perceived/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-48-what-younger-mangers-should-know-about-how-theyre-perceived/">Episode 48: What Younger Managers Should Know About How They’re Perceived</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details One of the most dramatic changes in leadership development in the last decade has been the shift in focus from correcting weaknesses to identifying and expanding on strengths. As this movement continues to catch hold, three myths have emerged that deserve to be dispelled. Key Learnings From the podcast, here are some key learnings … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-47-three-myths-about-your-strengths/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-47-three-myths-about-your-strengths/">Episode 47: Three Myths About Your Strengths</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Have you ever questioned whether you or your direct reports are being as productive as they can be? With the flexibility to work anywhere and anytime, how do you stay connected with your team and manager to maintain trust and signal productivity. In today’s episode, we discuss the five behaviors that indicate productivity. Connect … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-46-are-employees-at-home-actually-working-5-behaviors-that-signal-productivity-to-managers-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-46-are-employees-at-home-actually-working-5-behaviors-that-signal-productivity-to-managers-2/">Episode 46: Are Employees At Home Actually Working? 5 Behaviors That Signal Productivity To Managers</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details This has been an extremely challenging year. Many are hopeful about the progress that has been made but others still feel disconnected and discouraged. They lament that their current work has begun to feel stale. Yes, social isolation has compounded that. Working from home, while it has some benefits, also has many challenges. The … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-45-why-do-you-work-finding-purpose-in-your-career/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-45-why-do-you-work-finding-purpose-in-your-career/">Episode 45: Why Do You Work? Finding Purpose In Your Career</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details There are many new struggles with dealing with a hybrid workforce. While the increased independence has benefited organizational productivity, we still laying the ground rules for this reformed way of working. In this episode, we will discuss the benefits and struggles of increased independence in the workplace. Connect with Joe Folkman LinkedIn Twitter Webinar … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-44-whos-the-boss-the-struggles-of-increased-independence/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-44-whos-the-boss-the-struggles-of-increased-independence/">Episode 44: Who’s The Boss? The Struggles of Increased Independence</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details How is the issue of personal accountability viewed in your organization? Seasoned workers have undoubtedly seen their share of finger-pointing, dishonesty, and “CYOA.” However, personal accountability is a critical step toward improving leadership. In this episode, we are discussing how when people are accountable for their own decisions the effectiveness of an organization can greatly … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-43-how-to-encourage-personal-accountability/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-43-how-to-encourage-personal-accountability/">Episode 43: How to Encourage Personal Accountability</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details There is a great deal of interest today in our society on the topics of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. While some people are flat-out biased the larger portion deal with an unconscious bias they often don’t recognize. In this episode, we’re exploring the benefits of 360 feedback tools that enable the gathering of sensitive … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-42-uncovering-unconscious-bias/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-42-uncovering-unconscious-bias/">Episode 42: Uncovering Unconscious Bias</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Remember that event that happened in 2020 that kind of disrupted your life? It turns out that despite all the chaos that happened last year employee engagement increased. In this episode, we explore the new behaviors that led to this sudden increase in employee engagement. Connect with Joe Folkman LinkedIn Twitter Webinar Zenger Folkman … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-41-5-new-skills-that-increase-employee-engagement-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-41-5-new-skills-that-increase-employee-engagement-2/">Episode 41: 5 New Skills That Increase Employee Engagement</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details We found that while women generally outperform their male counterparts on most leadership competencies, they are not perceived by their managers, peers, and subordinates as being as adept at ​strategic thinking​ as their male counterparts. This gap between women and men in perceived strategic thinking skills begins early, but by age 50, the difference … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-40-the-curious-case-of-womens-strategic-thinking/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-40-the-curious-case-of-womens-strategic-thinking/">Episode 40: The Curious Case of Women’s Strategic Thinking</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Are the individual contributors in your organization leaders? Are their “hard” skills the only type of useful skills they possess at that level? When it comes to those sitting on the lower levels of the corporate ladder, there are many controversial views of the value of developing “soft” skills for the “worker bees.” In … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-39-the-battle-of-soft-skills-and-hard-skills/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-39-the-battle-of-soft-skills-and-hard-skills/">Episode 39: The Battle of Soft Skills and Hard Skills</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details The pandemic rapidly accelerated many companies’ digital efforts, but did you possess the digital expertise necessary to function in a completely new work environment? Sure you’ve had a year to work on your zoom skills, but are you running with the rest of your team, or do still feel like you are lagging behind … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/how-to-build-digital-expertise/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/how-to-build-digital-expertise/">Episode 38: How To Build Digital Expertise</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details A high-potential employee is usually in the top 5% of employees in an organization. These people are thought to be the organization’s most capable, most motivated, and most likely to ascend to positions of responsibility and power. To help these employees prepare for leadership roles in a thoughtful, efficient manner, companies often institute formal … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-37-companies-are-bad-at-identifying-high-potential-employees/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-37-companies-are-bad-at-identifying-high-potential-employees/">Episode 37: Companies Are Bad At Identifying High Potential Employees</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details When a company needs a supervisor for a team, senior leaders often anoint the team’s most productive performer. Some of these stars succeed in their new role as manager; many others do not. And when they fail, they tend to leave the organization, costing the company double: Not only has the team lost its new … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-36-why-the-most-productive-people-dont-always-make-the-best-managers/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-36-why-the-most-productive-people-dont-always-make-the-best-managers/">Episode 36: Why the Most Productive People Don’t Always Make the Best Managers</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Is there someone on your team who seems unusually productive? Someone who gets a huge amount done — without working longer hours? How do they do it? That’s what their coworkers usually wonder. We wanted to know too. In this episode, we share the results from a study with 7,000 employees showing which skills define these … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-35-7-traits-of-super-productive-people/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-35-7-traits-of-super-productive-people/">Episode 35: 7 Traits of Super Productive People</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Is there someone on your team who seems unusually productive? Someone who gets a huge amount done — without working longer hours? How do they do it? That’s what their coworkers usually wonder. We wanted to know too. In this episode, we share the results from a study with 7,000 showing which skills define these super … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-35-7-traits-of-super-productive-people-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-35-7-traits-of-super-productive-people-2/">Episode 35: 7 Traits of Super-Productive People</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details You can’t make every worker happy, surely, and should a business even try? Evidence from our recent research suggests, actually, that the answer is yes. Or rather, our evidence shows that managers are giving up far too soon on their disgruntled employees, making them less productive than they could be, exposing their companies to … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-34-are-you-creating-disgruntled-employees-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-34-are-you-creating-disgruntled-employees-2/">Episode 34: Are You Creating Disgruntled Employees?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Chip Conley, the author of Emotional Equations and former Head of Global Hospitality & Strategy at Airbnb, joins Dr. Jack Zenger and Dr. Joe Folkman in this edition of the Zenger Folkman podcast series to discuss the role of an elder in offering advice and direction to a younger generation. He draws from personal experiences … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/bonus-episode-our-roles-in-modern-business-with-chip-conley/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/bonus-episode-our-roles-in-modern-business-with-chip-conley/">Bonus Episode: Our Roles in Modern Business, with Chip Conley</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Expecting to change the culture of any size organization is quite realistic. It starts with strong and sustained leadership rippling out from the senior leadership team. After all taking responsibility is the highest mark of great leaders. In this episode, we are diving into the struggles of developing a company culture with the founder of The … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-33-5-steps-to-shift-your-company-culture-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-33-5-steps-to-shift-your-company-culture-2/">Episode 33: 5 Steps to Shift Your Company Culture</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Do you ever feel pressure and urgency to generate fresh, new ideas or make time to be innovative? Our economy is driven by innovation– new products, new ways to deliver, and new methods to serve. All of these require creativity. A 2015 study on Global Innovation reported that U.S. companies spend $145 billion dollars on … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-32-innovation-the-forgotten-leadership-competency/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-32-innovation-the-forgotten-leadership-competency/">Episode 32: Innovation– The Forgotten Leadership Competency</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/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-30-fuel-a-proven-framework-for-coaching/">Episode 30: FUEL– A Proven Framework For Coaching</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Chances are you’ve known or read about great leaders and learned that often they have weaknesses. From that, you have probably concluded that you don’t have to be perfect to be a great leader. But there are some weaknesses that cannot be overlooked. In this episode, we are going to talk about serious weaknesses- some would … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-31-6-fatal-flaws-that-kill-a-leaders-effectiveness/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-31-6-fatal-flaws-that-kill-a-leaders-effectiveness/">Episode 31: 6 Fatal Flaws That Kill a Leader’s Effectiveness</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Ryan Smith, Founder and Executive Chairman of Qualtrics, joins Dr. Jack Zenger and Dr. Joe Folkman in this past edition (2016) of the Zenger Folkman podcast series to discuss the story of Qualtrics, a company started in his dad’s basement with a valuation of $2.5 billion 15 years later. Ryan tells the story of Qualtrics, … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/bonus-episode-ryan-smith-founder-executive-chairman-of-qualtrics/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/bonus-episode-ryan-smith-founder-executive-chairman-of-qualtrics/">Bonus Episode- Ryan Smith, Founder/Executive Chairman of Qualtrics</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. Attention, not money, is the most valuable commodity there is. Solving a complex problem is an exciting experience, but what happens when people don’t accept your solution? It’s true that one big hurdle with problem-solving is knowing how to sell the … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-29-the-best-problem-solvers-are-solution-sellers/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-29-the-best-problem-solvers-are-solution-sellers/">Episode 29: The Best Problem Solvers Are Solution Sellers</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/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-28-controlling-the-disease-of-distractions/">Episode 28: Controlling The Disease of Distractions</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details A resilient leader is a person who sees failures as temporary setbacks they can recover from quickly. They maintain a positive attitude and a strong sense of opportunity during periods of turbulence. When faced with ambiguity, a resilient leader finds ways to move forward and avoids getting stuck. It’s a skill you didn’t know … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-27-what-makes-a-leader-resilient-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-27-what-makes-a-leader-resilient-2/">Episode 27: What Makes a Leader Resilient?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details Life for a manager inside an organization has an unrelenting pace, with very few occasions where there is uninterrupted time. As a result, relationship building and development opportunities may fall by the wayside or become superficial due to the enormity of managerial time constraints. In today’s pandemic world, there is a somewhat different issue. While … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-26-5-ways-to-maximize-brief-interactions/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-26-5-ways-to-maximize-brief-interactions/">Episode 26: 5 Ways to Maximize Brief Interactions</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details How far-reaching is the influence of one bad or good boss? Do they only influence their reports? What about the leaders and managers underneath them? In this episode, we are discussing our research on the trickle-down effect of good and bad leadership. Connect with Jack Zenger: LinkedIn Twitter Webinar Zenger Folkman hosts an exclusive … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-24-the-trickle-down-effect-of-good-and-bad-leadership/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-24-the-trickle-down-effect-of-good-and-bad-leadership/">Episode 24: The Trickle-Down Effect of Good and Bad Leadership</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 in senior-level positions. For centuries, there have been broad, cultural biases against women, and stereotypes die slowly. Zenger Folkman’s … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-23-are-women-better-leaders-than-men/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-23-are-women-better-leaders-than-men/">Episode 23: Are Women Better Leaders Than Men?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Details A long-held belief holds that managers acquire the lion’s share of their management and leadership skills from their on-the-job experience. Is it true that just like wine leaders improve with age? In the episode, we are using our data to give some new insight into why leaders are not improving with age. Connect with … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-22-why-leaders-are-not-improving-with-age-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-22-why-leaders-are-not-improving-with-age-2/">Episode 22: Why Leaders Are Not Improving With Age</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/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-21-strategic-thinking-the-skill-required-for-advancement/">Episode 21: Strategic Thinking: The Skill Required For Advancement</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Do people consider you a warm person? Or do you rely more on your competence than your likability? Which trait matters more? After searching our database we wanted to know if leaders should aspire to develop warmth or competence. Connect with Jack Zenger: LinkedIn Twitter Webinar Zenger Folkman hosts an exclusive live webinar every month, where you can meet Jack Zenger and … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-20-should-leaders-aspire-to-warmth-or-competence/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-20-should-leaders-aspire-to-warmth-or-competence/">Episode 20: Should Leaders Aspire to Warmth or Competence?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Our research shows that as women’s experience increases over time, so does their confidence. But at the beginning of a woman’s career, there is a significant gap in confidence between men and women that may be causing women to miss out or wait too long to the advantage of opportunities they are ready for. Today … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-19-the-confidence-gap-in-men-and-women/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-19-the-confidence-gap-in-men-and-women/">Episode 19: The Confidence Gap In Men and Women</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Leaders who know how to set stretch goals correctly are perceived as significantly more effective leaders, and they also raise the level of employee engagement. In this episode, we will discuss three essential skills that will keep you on the right path to achieve your STRETCH goals. Connect with Joe Folkman on LinkedIn, Twitter, or … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-18-achieving-stretch-goals-push-pull-and-problem-solve/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-18-achieving-stretch-goals-push-pull-and-problem-solve/">Episode 18: Achieving Stretch Goals– Push, Pull, and Problem Solve</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>In 2020, companies were forced to change, and that transformation exposed the vulnerabilities of leaders and organizations that lack agility. Agile leaders can thrive even in rapidly changing and unpredictable circumstances. In this episode, Joe Folkman shares the four skills that will successfully advance your response to change. Register for this month’s live webinar Leading Agile … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-17-agility-4-steps-to-advance-your-response-to-change/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-17-agility-4-steps-to-advance-your-response-to-change/">Episode 17: Agility– 4 Steps To Advance Your Response To Change</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>With a full-time job, adults spend a third of their life asleep, a third at home, and the last third of their life at work. The hope for everyone is that the third of your life (or more) spent at work is doing something that means something to you. In this episode, we share a … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-16-3-steps-to-make-your-job-more-meaningful-and-indispensable/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-16-3-steps-to-make-your-job-more-meaningful-and-indispensable/">Episode 16: 3 Steps To Make Your Job More Meaningful and Indispensable</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>David Sturt is an executive vice president at the O.C. Tanner Company and author of “Great Work: How To Make A Difference People Love.” He has been a driving force and voice of business publishing and management sciences throughout his entire career. Webinar Zenger Folkman hosts an exclusive live webinar every month, where you can meet … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/bonus-episode-doing-great-work-with-david-sturt/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/bonus-episode-doing-great-work-with-david-sturt/">Bonus Episode- Doing Great Work with David Sturt</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Josh Bersin is the founder and CEO of Bersin & Associates, leading industry research and advisory firm in enterprise learning and talent management. In this episode, he joins Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman to discuss his research on bold leadership. Download the eBook of the full interview here. Guest Bio: Josh Bersin is a world-respected … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/bonus-episode-bold-leadership-with-josh-bersin/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/bonus-episode-bold-leadership-with-josh-bersin/">Bonus Episode- Bold Leadership, with Josh Bersin</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>In the words of Jacob Marley, “Business, business—mankind was my business.” That is our Holiday message to our clients and friends. Whatever it is that our firm makes, or whatever service we provide— ultimately it should be that mankind is our business. The betterment of mankind has to be our purpose. View video message here.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/the-90th-percentile-podcast-holiday-message/">The 90th Percentile Podcast Holiday Message</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Despite all research about the nature of leaders, practitioners and scholars still acknowl­edge that many aspects of leadership remain a mystery. In this episode, Jack Zenger addresses one of the key mysteries that seems to consistently defy traditional analysis —how to be an inspiring leader. Download Chapter 1 of The Inspiring Leader. Connect with Jack … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-15-the-science-behind-what-inspiring-leaders-do/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-15-the-science-behind-what-inspiring-leaders-do/">Episode 15: The Science Behind What Inspiring Leaders Do</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>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 can … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/the-power-of-teams/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/the-power-of-teams/">Episode 14: The Power of Teams- A Leadership Lesson From My Siberian Husky</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Do you think your boss is judging you fairly? What effect does their opinion have on your performance? Today we are diving deep into our data to prove that if your boss thinks you’re awesome, you will become more awesome. Connect with Joe Folkman on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook. Sign up for our Newsletter for … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-13-if-your-boss-thinks-youre-awesome-you-will-become-more-awesome/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-13-if-your-boss-thinks-youre-awesome-you-will-become-more-awesome/">Episode 13: If Your Boss Thinks You’re Awesome, You Will Become More Awesome</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>It is becoming apparent that the best leaders are good coaches. Assuming that most of us would like to become better leaders, what lessons can we learn from those seen by their colleagues as outstanding coaches? In this episode, Jack Zenger shares six down to earth lessons we can learn from the most effective coaches. … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-12-six-lessons-from-the-most-effective-coaches/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-12-six-lessons-from-the-most-effective-coaches/">Episode 12: Six Lessons From The Most Effective Coaches</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>The work at home revolution resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about some of the most dramatic changes ever thrust on leaders. Moving from seeing and speaking personally to direct reports almost every day to occasionally connecting on-line, in conference calls, or on Zoom is a significant change. In this episode, Jack Zenger offers … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-11-the-checklist-of-excellent-virtual-leadership-practices/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-11-the-checklist-of-excellent-virtual-leadership-practices/">Episode 11: The Checklist of Excellent Virtual Leadership Practices</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Leaders are under pressure. Are there certain skills that can even make a difference in a crisis? In the episode, we cover a Zenger Folkman study that compared leadership 360-degree assessments before and after the pandemic that revealed five essential skills needed for this new era. Questions: Do I balance getting results with a concern for … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-10-leaders-under-pressure-5-essential-skills-for-the-new-era/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-10-leaders-under-pressure-5-essential-skills-for-the-new-era/">Episode 10: Leaders Under Pressure-5 Essential Skills for the New Era</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>Joe Folkman interviews Dorie Clark about her research on how leaders can stand out and get noticed. Download our eBook to read the full interview. Dorie Clark, a consultant and keynote speaker, teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School, and she is the author of Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/bonus-episode-standing-out-with-dorie-clark/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/bonus-episode-standing-out-with-dorie-clark/">Bonus Episode- Stand Out and Get Noticed, with Dorie Clark</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>

<p>It’s obvious that business is moving faster and faster and that to keep up, leaders at all levels need to know how to pick up the pace. Is there a correlation between speed and perceived leadership effectiveness? Today we will discuss Joe Folkman’s Harvard Business Review article, based on his book Leadership Speed. Connect with … <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-9-the-1-growing-competency-leadership-speed/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com/episode-9-the-1-growing-competency-leadership-speed/">Episode 9: The #1 Growing Competency- Leadership Speed</a> first appeared on <a href="https://zengerfolkman.com">ZENGER FOLKMAN</a>.</p>