
The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast
Using over 1.5 million assessments from leaders across the world, renowned psychometrician Joe Folkman and leadership legend Jack Zenger are here to settle the 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. To learn more visit https://zengerfolkman.com/podcast/.
Latest episodes

Jan 12, 2021 • 16min
Episode 17: Agility– 4 Steps To Advance Your Response To Change
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 … Continued
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Jan 5, 2021 • 13min
Episode 16: 3 Steps To Make Your Job More Meaningful and Indispensable
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 … Continued
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Dec 29, 2020 • 16min
Bonus Episode- Doing Great Work with David Sturt
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 … Continued
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Dec 22, 2020 • 20min
Bonus Episode- Bold Leadership, with Josh Bersin
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 … Continued
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Dec 17, 2020 • 3min
The 90th Percentile Podcast Holiday Message
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.
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Dec 15, 2020 • 14min
Episode 15: The Science Behind What Inspiring Leaders Do
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 … Continued
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Dec 8, 2020 • 13min
Episode 14: The Power of Teams- A Leadership Lesson From My Siberian Husky
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 … Continued
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Dec 1, 2020 • 12min
Episode 13: If Your Boss Thinks You’re Awesome, You Will Become More Awesome
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 … Continued
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Nov 24, 2020 • 13min
Episode 12: Six Lessons From The Most Effective Coaches
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. … Continued
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Nov 17, 2020 • 15min
Episode 11: The Checklist of Excellent Virtual Leadership Practices
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 … Continued
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