The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast

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Management #177

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/.

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  • 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!
  • @MichaelUnbroken
    A Must Listen for Leaders 🔥🔥
    I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you for creating such an impactful podcast! I believe that we all have a voice that deserves to be heard. Thank you for putting this into the world! BE UNBROKEN! @MichaelUnbroken
  • rasmuskl
    Making your Job more Meaningful
    What a great model to strive towards to make your job more meaningful. I will remember the CPO model and hope to learn more about how to implement it into my own work.
  • tottenclan
    Leadership Speed
    Great podcast. Traffic insight to be used in any environment.
  • dbnelson02
    Insightful and Engaging!
    The 90th percentile is chalk full of insight in short increments which makes it easy to follow and easy to digest. A must for any business professional. Listen to an episode on your way to work!
  • Catwhisperer2
    Melody
    This podcast is very nicely produced and well organized. The host does a great job of interacting with the guests. I do like that these podcasts are informative and concise and not overly long. A good listen.
  • Freedsom205
    Short and on point!
    Each episode is only 10-15 min which is perfect, they get to the point, share the why and don’t beat the point to death.
  • QueensDS
    Useful in many environments
    This is great. Concise, actionable, and positive. As I listened to the podcast, I thought of some groups outside of work in which I am involved and where change needs to happen. These principles should apply well there, and I am going to try a few at our next meeting—specifically asking many more questions, and listening before I share my answer. I think that tip will help solution engagement.
  • Oogs the man
    Enjoyable and educational makes a win-win!
    It’s not often you experience such an enjoyable time while learning about how to enhance your own personal development as well as leadership development ideas for organizations and within our daily interactions. Thanks for the time and effort on this intentional podcast!
  • AshMillerF
    Great Podcast
    This is such a great podcast that I'd recommend to any professional!
  • xhdspan
    A must listen!
    90th Percentile takes decades of business research and boils it down into easily digestible, engaging episodes. It’s a must listen for those seeking success in a modern business world!
  • Lakerfan04
    Great listen
    If you are in business or just want to improve any part of your leadership skills it’s worth every minute.
  • Waiting on five
    Concise, insightful, and for everyone
    I appreciate the shorter length of this podcast. Don’t let this fool you into thinking that the subject isn’t well discussed. The speakers do a great job explaining “why” concisely and in a way that leaves you pondering how you can better implement it in your own sphere. Also, don’t write this podcast off for only those with a job title that puts them in charge of others. While it is certainly helpful for that demographic, the qualities discussed can make you a more well-rounded person in general.
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    Interesting research and great delivery
    One podcast I will come back to and listen over again.
  • JuliSte990
    Loved it!
    Great leadership podcast!
  • amayoza
    Excellent!
    Really insightful! I enjoyed it a lot!
  • NatSight
    Excellent Podcast
    Great insight into important leadership qualities and skills!
  • Snoopy lover in Hawaii
    Excellent New Podcast About Leadership
    Great new podcast - speakers are engaging and topics are well presented. I’m a fan!
  • monico2019
    Very enjoyable and interesting
    The host is easy to follow along with, and I enjoyed the conversation + topics covered so far! ☺️
  • Another Missionary
    Great listen
    This podcast is awesome! It’s very informative in a quick little listening package.
  • fairkenz
    Five stars!
    Loved listening to today’s podcast about listening. It had so much interesting information and left me thinking! Can’t wait to listen to the next one!
  • Chance2b
    Crisp, consise,chocked full of good info
    I find these podcast to be crisp, concist and filled with insight and useful information for my growth as a leaders. Great moderator
  • Drake Lusk
    Short and sweet
    This is a great podcast for anyone interested in leadership, leadership development, or talent issues in general. Short and sweet, from some of the best experts in the business.
  • JosephNajar
    Excellent
    Wonderful insights, can’t wait to start applying these principles right away.
  • O barbie
    The 90th percentile
    Very well produced with interesting information. Great for all life’s interactions.
  • podcastsguy
    Well Done
    Short, punchy and powerful. The fact that the presenters are accessing new research data makes this series of podcasts exceptionally relevant.
  • camoprice
    Short and sweet
    The message is clear and quick. The host is easy to listen to and the take away is clear and very applicable to anyone in any type of leadership position. Highly recommend!
  • tbharker
    Bite-sized learning for professionals!
    I was a bit skeptical, but was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this podcast! These are very well produced, and the content is very interesting for anyone in a professional role, looking to improve their own leadership capabilities in an effective way. The podcasts are only about 10 minutes long, so perfect when you just want a quick injection of knowledge. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
  • petep754
    Makes sense in every environment
    Wow.
  • judydebbi
    90th percentile
    I found the podcasts to be informative, Interesting, and insightful. Bree is a great host and I enjoyed the personal insights and stories.
  • _thebakeaholic
    Short, sweet,
    I appreciate that each podcast is powered by data from Zenger / Folkman. Anecdotes are a good storytelling device, but aren’t compelling without real research to back them up. This podcast is a great blend of the two that really forces you to think about your own leadership qualities, whether in business or elsewhere in life, and gives tips on how to improve.
  • Calm Gal
    Zenger Folkman 90th Percentile Podcast
    This was an exceptional overview of three topics tha are critical to leadership The depth of research that backs-up the stats lends strong creditility to the Podcasts. Then there's the human contirbution of stories that give the numbers life! I enjoyed the conversational quality of Breanne, Joe and Jack. Ready for more! Thank you. Pat S.
  • goat526
    Great Podcast!!
    I love listening to this podcast! Each episode is full of powerful information and the length is perfect.
  • Coach Tully
    Zenger Folkman 90th Percentile
    These terrific podcasts from two of the wisest men commenting on leadership, Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman, are insightful and well produced. Messrs. Zenger and Folkman mix hard science with stories from their own experiences with leadership, making the podcasts engaging and informative. They are well worth your time!
  • nettiehazel
    Great podcasts
    I enjoy hearing the cheerful voices on these podcasts. Very informative and interesting!
  • noko2.0
    Charming and informative
    Charming and a much more approachable way of teaching business principles. I love this podcast!
  • K2music
    Interesting and relatable
    Great listen and even though I don’t work in the corporate world I found it relatable and fascinating.
  • Dam0n1
    Simple, Focused, and Entertaining
    I don't listen to many podcasts, but these were great. Each one is focused and contains valuable insights. Their ability to tell stories makes them entertaining.
  • CharTheMom03
    The 90th Percentile
    The length of these episodes are perfect! They are packed with a lot of insight, and are precise and to the point, yet very engaging. Bre is an outstanding host and I love that she, Joe, and Jack share personal stories that relate to the topic that is being discussed.
  • BeGenerous
    Great for everyone
    Info that anyone can apply in life - not just businesses. I wish I could blast Episode #2 from the rooftop - definitely something all leaders need to hear. The talking is a little slow, but is perfect when I listen at x1.5 speed. Podcasts are easy to follow and aren’t too long.
  • AKParadise
    Data Driven Leadership
    Zenger and Folkman have always been one of my favorite sources for leadership insight. Their data driven approach to understanding what makes a good leader is an unbiased beacon amidst the endless feel-good leadership materials out there. I appreciate this podcast especially for its down to earth approach to their research.
  • KathleenStinnett
    Great blend of personal stories and proven research
    I loved these podcasts! Burst of really great information based on data about what makes great leaders... and yet, we can translate the message into our own lives. This is a sweet exchange between Joe and his daughter, which mixes in personal stories and proven research. A nice balance and blend.
  • Still striving
    Spot on!
    Such great, actionable concepts. I’m really thinking about the “push/pull” issue and can see so many different applications in my day to day work and also in my relationships at home! Can’t wait for new episodes! Thank you.
  • sweetypieh3
    Practicing without training creates bad habits
    How profound - Practice without training creates bad habits. With my previous employer, managers were put into their positions without any training and it showed in the bad habits that were created. Not only did you learn the bad habits of the person ahead of you, you also create your own. It is a recipe for disaster. I stand with Jack Zenger when he says employees deserve a great employer!
  • Laura Bell Fan
    Great podcast on leadership
    I love these nuggets of wisdom. The length makes it easy to listen on the regular. Keep them coming!!
  • Locke087
    Fascinating
    A great new Business podcast with insights all its own.
  • TyOaks
    Great job.
    Love the info. Really helpful and timely. Sending this episode to my team.
  • Alnn18
    Amazing Insight & Engaging
    I absolutely love this podcast! It’s amazing and packs so much value in short episodes. It inspires to be a better leader and I feel an increased confidence in what I can do to truly make a positive impact in my business and organizations from what I’ve learned here. I’m so impressed with the research and expertise of Zenger Folkman, and BreAnne is a phenomenal podcast host which makes each episode so engaging. I highly recommend this to anyone who leads or mentors others in any capacity.
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