The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast

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 … Continued The post Episode 54: The Rapunzel Effect– Connecting to the Outside World first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

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 … Continued The post Episode 53: How to Communicate When You Lack Credibility first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

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 … Continued The post Episode 52: How the Best Build Better Relationships first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

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 … Continued The post Episode 52: How the Best Build Better Relationships at Work first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

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 … Continued The post Episode 50: Balancing Confidence and Competence first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

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 … Continued The post Episode 49: Lessons in Empathy and Competitiveness from Ted Lasso first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

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 … Continued The post Episode 48: What Younger Managers Should Know About How They’re Perceived first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Leadership development has shifted from correcting weaknesses to focusing on strengths. Myth #1: Focusing on strengths is not a new or impractical concept. Myth #2: Overdoing a strength doesn't necessarily lead to weaknesses. Myth #3: Strengths and weaknesses are not interconnected. Strength-based development is valuable.

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 … Continued The post Episode 46: Are Employees At Home Actually Working? 5 Behaviors That Signal Productivity To Managers first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

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 … Continued The post Episode 45: Why Do You Work? Finding Purpose In Your Career first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.