The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast

Details  In this episode, hosts BreAnne Okoren and Joe Folkman dive deep into the essential skill of adaptability, exploring its significance in the face of unprecedented technological advancements, globalization, and societal challenges. Drawing from research and real-life examples, they discuss the transformative impact of adaptability on leadership effectiveness, team engagement, and organizational success. Join the … Continued The post Episode 130: Thriving in Transition—The Keys to Adaptive Leadership first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details Just like lawyers, physicians, and CPAs constantly update their skills, effective leadership is vital across all industries. Join us as we discuss the impact of proficient leadership and address the need for a paradigm shift in how we approach leadership development. It’s time to treat leadership as a true profession, emphasizing continuous education and … Continued The post Episode 129: Why Leadership Should Be Treated Like a Profession first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details In the spirit of reflection that accompanies this festive season and honoring whatever holiday you celebrate, this year’s  message revolves around the sage words of Dr. Seuss from his classic, “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”. In our ever-evolving world, where individual pursuits often overshadow the essence of community, we reflect on our roles as … Continued The post 2023 Holiday Message from Jack and Joe first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details In the awkward dance of professional interactions, the key to a flourishing work relationship lies not in quick fixes, but in the art of weaving sincerity and respect into the very fabric of our connections. Beyond the confines of office walls, there’s a rich tapestry of experiences and passions that define each of us. … Continued The post Episode 128: The Pinnacle Pillar of Trust—Building Relationships first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details Consistency is a cornerstone of effective leadership, playing a pivotal role in building, maintaining, and restoring trust within an organization or community. Consistency means aligning one’s words, actions, and decisions over time, creating a predictable and reliable pattern of behavior. This reliability is crucial for several reasons. First and foremost, consistency provides a sense … Continued The post Episode 127: The Constant Pillar of Trust— Consistency first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details There is a leadership behavior that ignites a lot of conversation. It is trust. Many people have observational theories and experiences that influence their views on how trust is earned and maintained. At Zenger Folkman, we wanted to strip away all of the emotions and biases and purely analyze what the data says about … Continued The post Episode 126: The Hidden Pillar of Trust—Expertise first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details The narrative surrounding the impact of remote work on productivity has taken unexpected twists and turns. Initially, the prevailing wisdom during the early days of the pandemic was that remote work was a boon for productivity. Yet, as the pandemic’s grip waned and remote work persisted, reports began to suggest a dip in productivity … Continued The post Episode 125: People Focus vs. Task Focus—Managing Remote Workers first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details Every organization is experiencing change. Some of the changes come from the external environment, such as customer expectations, government regulations, global competition, or new domestic competitors. Other changes are coming from within the organization; such as changing employee expectations, hybrid work schedules, redesigned teams and structures, automated activities that minimize drudgery, reengineered corporate culture, … Continued The post Episode 124: How Modern Leaders Champion Change first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details Leadership can be a little complicated so in this episode we wish to reduce that complexity to a model of leadership that is more easily understood. You see, Leadership behaviors are knit together, much like the complex network of the human brain. There is a great deal of interdependence between them. Research shows that … Continued The post Episode 123: The Leadership Tent—Balancing Specialization and Generalism first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details Have you ever stopped to wonder who the unhappiest individuals within your organization are? Those weary souls who navigate the daily grind with an invisible weight on their shoulders, all while hiding behind their smiles? And what’s driving them crazy? Well, They may not be who you think they are. At least they were … Continued The post Episode 122: Why Middle Managers are So Unhappy first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.