148 episodes

Using over 1.5 million assessments from leaders worldwide, renowned psychometrician Dr. Joseph Folkman and leadership legend Dr. Jack Zenger are here to settle the leadership debates and let the data speak for itself. Each week they analyze different leadership traits, trends, and what it really takes to get to the 90th percentile. These short episodes feature compelling stories, research, and actions that leaders can take to improve. Learn more at https://zengerfolkman.com/podcasts/.

The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast Zenger Folkman Leadership

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    • 4.9 • 104 Ratings

Using over 1.5 million assessments from leaders worldwide, renowned psychometrician Dr. Joseph Folkman and leadership legend Dr. Jack Zenger are here to settle the leadership debates and let the data speak for itself. Each week they analyze different leadership traits, trends, and what it really takes to get to the 90th percentile. These short episodes feature compelling stories, research, and actions that leaders can take to improve. Learn more at https://zengerfolkman.com/podcasts/.

    Episode 135: Flipping Feedback Upside Down

    Episode 135: Flipping Feedback Upside Down

    Details Feedback is a powerful tool that can make or break an individual’s growth and development. It can be a valuable gift that leads to success and well-being, but it can also be a dreaded message that is associated with negativity and criticism. The impact of feedback ultimately depends on how it is given, received, … Continued

    • 16 min
    Episode 108: How Leaders Focus Externally to Improve the Customer Experience

    Episode 108: How Leaders Focus Externally to Improve the Customer Experience

    Details Have you ever been on the phone for an hour with customer service, and once you finally get to talk to a human to resolve your issue, they only say: “I’m sorry, I can’t help you.” And it’s true; they can’t. They don’t have the power or authority to resolve the problem. It’s frustrating … Continued

    • 17 min
    Episode 79: Team Trust—Establishment and Maintenance

    Episode 79: Team Trust—Establishment and Maintenance

    Details Register for the Trifecta of Trust development session. 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 … Continued

    • 15 min
    Episode 134: Humble Leadership and the 7 Signs of Arrogance

    Episode 134: Humble Leadership and the 7 Signs of Arrogance

    Details Why is humility important for leaders? This pivotal question underpins Zenger Folkman’s two decades of research into how leadership traits, specifically humility and arrogance, affect leadership effectiveness Humble leaders tend to empower their employees by recognizing their strengths and contributions. This leads to increased employee engagement and motivation. People want confidence yet humble leaders. So … Continued

    • 20 min
    Episode 85: Why We’re Growing Organizations All Wrong

    Episode 85: Why We’re Growing Organizations All Wrong

    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 … Continued

    • 14 min
    Episode 133: Connecting Through Coaching—Authenticity, AI, and Transformation

    Episode 133: Connecting Through Coaching—Authenticity, AI, and Transformation

    Details In this enlightening podcast episode, expert coaching master Kathleen Stinette shares her invaluable insights on the evolution of leadership coaching in the wake of the pandemic. With over 25 years of experience, Kathleen discusses the subtle yet significant shifts in coaching methodologies prompted by remote and hybrid work environments, emphasizing the growing importance of … Continued

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
104 Ratings

104 Ratings

jlsneda ,

Impactful

Such an fun and engaging podcast!
The insights are distilled from research with thousands of leaders and is actionable and memorable to drive organizational results.

tedge_1 ,

An easy listen!!

This podcast is a quick and easy listen! It breaks down compelling and relevant research into very digestible 15 minute episodes. The hosts are insightful and share interesting stories. A great listen for leaders!

sslarso6 ,

Research Driven and Wise!

Great podcast! The topics are always relevant and helpful. And, I love the grounding in solid research. Leadership is not a mystic art! It’s a real skill which can be developed and honed with practice!

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