The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast

Details In a society that showers attention on those in power, it is valuable to remember that those in the C suite are not the only ones doing the remarkable everyday work that causes organizations to excel.  Much of the excellence comes from the host of people who conscientiously get work done and constantly look … Continued The post Episode 56: Extraordinary Performers- Why You Need Them & How to Keep Them first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details Conjure up the term “bad boss,” and what comes to mind? Scenes of red-faced people berating subordinates in public. Smarmy souls taking credit for other people’s work or saying one thing and doing another and cutting remarks. Yelling. Feel free to continue — we’re sure you can. In this podcast episode, we’re digging into … Continued The post Episode 94: Are You Sure You’re Not a Bad Boss? first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details The variety of shortages causing major disruptions has rippling effects that seem to grow more consequential daily.  But the one shortage that is the most concerning to us is HUMAN ENERGY. Every employee is under constant pressure to perform as we are being asked to do more with less–to be more productive and effective and … Continued The post Episode 93: How Leaders Generate Energy first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details Increasingly, science and technology are occupying a much more significant role within companies and consumers. But leaders in STEMM organizations are finding a lack of gender diversity, difficulties in retaining female talent, and in the agility of leadership. Researchers from Zenger Folkman and Arcadia compared 360 feedback from  16,419 STEMM leaders with 57,706 non-STEMM … Continued The post Episode 92: The Problems and Opportunities With Leaders in STEMM first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details Each individual has their decision-making tools in their back pocket, ready to utilize for every choice regardless of how different they are. However, if we truly want to become better at the art of making decisions, then we need to break out of these patterns and see things differently, even if that pushes us … Continued The post Episode 91: Challenging Your Decision-Making Strengths and Biases first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details Over the last few years, we have gathered data from over 18,000 leaders on their preference for speaking versus deep listening. While very few completely doubt the efficacy of deep listening, many leaders fail to see the remarkable value of being an excellent listener. Rather than taking the time to carefully understand the other … Continued The post Episode 90: The Benefits of Deep Listening first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details There’s a need to greatly increase the frequency and the quality of the recognition they give to their colleagues. That means recognition for people who report to them, their peers, and, yes, even their boss. The reality is that people in every direction in your organization need recognition. While the “great resignation” may have … Continued The post Episode 89: Employee Recognition– Improving the Substance and Delivery first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details The tides are shifting, and the economic downturn is causing some big corporate layoffs. After doing some research with one firm that had a major layoff, Zenger Folkman found some common traits among those who were let go. In this leadership podcast episode, we’re sharing some helpful tips for keeping your name off that … Continued The post Episode 88: Keeping Your Name Off the Layoff List first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details That feeling of not being an insider, but more of an observer, has a profound impact on your engagement, effort, and commitment. Perhaps you’re relishing the freedoms given through your work-from-home schedule or limited office time, but you recognize there may be a disconnect happening. On the other hand, you could be sitting in … Continued The post Episode 87: 7 Leadership Behaviors That Improve Involvement first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

Details Quiet quitting is a new name for behavior that has long existed. Today the term is mainly applied to individuals who reject the idea that work should be a central focus of their life. They resist the expectation of giving their all or putting in extra hours. They say “No” to requests to go … Continued The post Episode 86: Quiet Quitting is About Managers, Not Employees first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.