The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast

<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>

<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>