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Leadership opinions are everywhere. We bring the data. Drawing on more than 2 million leadership assessments, psychometrician Joe Folkman, BreAnne Okoren, and special guests challenge conventional wisdom and reveal what extraordinary leaders do differently. Surprising research. Honest conversations. Practical actions that help you lead at the 90th percentile.

  1. 08/20/2025

    Episode 171: Memorable Leadership—10 Behaviors That Make Leaders Unforgettable

    Details In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the results of a massive leadership study — over 63,000 assessments — to answer one key question: What makes certain leaders truly unforgettable? We’ll explore the 10 specific behaviors that set the most exceptional leaders apart, backed by real-world examples from sports, business, and history. Whether you work in … Continued The post Episode 171: Memorable Leadership—10 Behaviors That Make Leaders Unforgettable first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

  2. 07/30/2025

    Episode 170: AI, Speed, and the Future of Thoughtful Work

    Details In today’s episode of The 90th Percentile, we challenge one of the most persistent myths in modern work: that you must choose between speed and excellence. As AI accelerates productivity at lightning pace, many leaders are wondering—can humans keep up without compromising quality? Dr. Jack Zenger joins us to share groundbreaking research from over … Continued The post Episode 170: AI, Speed, and the Future of Thoughtful Work first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

  3. 07/16/2025

    Episode 169: 10 Leadership Behaviors That Set Great Teams Apart

    Details In today’s episode, we’re unpacking new research from Zenger Folkman that reveals what truly separates high-performing teams from the rest. After analyzing 171 teams—many of which were struggling with negative customer feedback—we identified 10 key behaviors that predict whether a team will turn things around or stay stuck. If you’re leading teams or responsible … Continued The post Episode 169: 10 Leadership Behaviors That Set Great Teams Apart first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

  4. 07/09/2025

    Episode 168: Well-Being Is a Business Strategy—Leadership Lessons from Druva

    Details In this episode of The 90th Percentile, we explore why wellbeing programs are more than just perks—they are a leadership imperative. Shanna Goodell shares how Druva is shifting the narrative around employee wellness, embedding it into leadership development, and addressing real-life challenges like women’s health in the workplace. From building inclusive spaces to driving … Continued The post Episode 168: Well-Being Is a Business Strategy—Leadership Lessons from Druva first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

  5. 06/25/2025

    Episode 167: Flexible, Focused, and Future-Ready—L&D at Wright Service Corp.

    Details In this episode of The 90th Percentile, we sit down with Rose Christensen, Senior Learning & Development Leader at Wright Service Corp., to explore what it really takes to grow leaders across dispersed, specialized, and fast-growing teams. With over 6,000 employees spread across North America and roles ranging from field-based technicians to executives, Wright … Continued The post Episode 167: Flexible, Focused, and Future-Ready—L&D at Wright Service Corp. first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

  6. 06/18/2025

    Episode 166: Can AI Be Your Coach? The Promise and Peril of AI in Leadership Development

    Details With pressure mounting on managers to coach more often and more effectively, can AI offer real help—or does it risk making coaching feel robotic? In this episode of The 90th Percentile, we talk with Mark Schaff, former Principal Learning Administrator at the Orange County Transportation Authority. Mark brings decades of coaching and leadership development … Continued The post Episode 166: Can AI Be Your Coach? The Promise and Peril of AI in Leadership Development first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

  7. 06/10/2025

    Episode 165: Stop Training Leaders Alone—The Case for Team Development

    Details What if the biggest barrier to performance isn’t an individual leader—but the team itself? In this episode of The 90th Percentile, we speak with Paul Leboffe, longtime facilitator of Zenger Folkman’s Extraordinary Team experience. With 25+ years of business and legal expertise, Paul has helped teams uncover blind spots, strengthen trust, and dramatically improve … Continued The post Episode 165: Stop Training Leaders Alone—The Case for Team Development first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

  8. 05/21/2025

    Episode 164: Control vs. Influence—What Today’s Leader’s Get Wrong

    Details In this episode of The 90th Percentile, we explore the enduring relevance of a decades-old leadership theory that feels more urgent than ever. Joe Folkman joins us to revisit Control Graph Theory—first introduced in the 1960s—and shares new research from over 200 teams showing why the total amount of influence in an organization matters … Continued The post Episode 164: Control vs. Influence—What Today’s Leader’s Get Wrong first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

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Leadership opinions are everywhere. We bring the data. Drawing on more than 2 million leadership assessments, psychometrician Joe Folkman, BreAnne Okoren, and special guests challenge conventional wisdom and reveal what extraordinary leaders do differently. Surprising research. Honest conversations. Practical actions that help you lead at the 90th percentile.

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