Zenger Folkman

🎧 Listen to Episode 51: 9 Habits That Lead to Terrible Decisions We are all forced to make hundreds of little and big decisions every day. It can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Some people are so crippled with the fear of making a bad decision that they refuse to decide. Based on research from 50,000 leaders, we’re exploring the root causes for poor decision-making and how to avoid them. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eJHwe-zS #ZengerFolkman #LeadershipPodcast #Leadership #HumanResources

Join us for our upcoming webinar, ADAPTABILITY: 6 Ways to Thrive in an Era of Unprecedented Change: https://lnkd.in/eSDwJCA 📅 Save the Date: July 31, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:00am PT | 11:00am MT | 12:00pm CT | 1:00pm ET In today's fast-paced world, driven by technological advancements and the rise of AI, traditional leadership approaches are no longer enough. We need adaptive leadership. Join leadership experts Joe Folkman and Amy Pasquale for a must-attend webinar on adaptive leadership in our rapidly changing world. Key Takeaways: - Discover why adaptability is now essential for effective leadership. - Learn actionable strategies that define adaptive leaders. - Gain practical insights to turn threats into opportunities for growth. - Measure your ability to adapt to change. Equip yourself with the tools to ensure your team's resilience and success. Register now to secure your spot! #ZengerFolkman #Webinar #Leadership #Adaptability

What does it take to succeed as a leader in a start-up? Zenger Folkman's analysis focused on 10 CEOs leading venture-funded start-ups, each participating in a 360-degree assessment. This comprehensive evaluation involved feedback from board members, direct reports, peers, and others, measuring effectiveness across 19 leadership competencies derived from our research on what distinguishes great leaders from poor ones. Check out the research in Joe Folkman's latest newsletter #ZengerFolkman #LeadershipDevelopment #StartUp

We need to get 360s right. In the course of completing tens of thousands of these reviews as part of our strength-based leadership programs, we had an up-close view of many people who were teetering on the edge of job termination and have seen them blossom into extremely valuable contributors. It’s been one of the gratifying parts of our work at Zenger Folkman. So, what goes wrong with 360s? Sometimes, senior executives don’t support the program, and in the worst cases, they don’t participate themselves. Perhaps reports go to participants with little or no explanation of how to read them and without follow-up from the manager or HR. Or maybe the 360 isn’t used to guide and inform people’s progress within an overall system of development. Yes, we sigh, there are too many 360 reviews that are pathetic wastes of time, resources, and — worst of all — opportunity. So, how do we get the right 360? Read our article: https://lnkd.in/gnqP_zhH

Don't forget to register for our webinar tomorrow! HOW EFFECTIVE IS YOUR 360? 12 Key Components for Maximum Impact: https://lnkd.in/gDzqP2gh 📅 Save the Date: June 25, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:00am PT | 11:00am MT | 12:00pm CT | 1:00pm ET Did you know that 85% of Fortune 500 companies use 360-degree feedback for leadership development? These assessments provide leaders with critical insights they wouldn’t receive otherwise. WHAT SETS THE BEST 360 ASSESSMENTS APART? Not all 360s are created equal. So, when choosing a tool, what should you look for? What are the most important components? Join experts Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman for this informative webinar where participants will: • Discover 12 key components of the optimum 360 assessment • Explore the research behind identifying the competencies that matter most • See how a leader’s current impact on direct reports is measured • Learn about our unique strengths-based emphasis and elevated path for development planning Register Today! #ZengerFolkman #Webinar #360Assessment

🎧 Listen to Episode 138: Taking Responsibility Is The Highest Mark Of Great Leaders https://lnkd.in/eT4tFyyd Why does one person get selected for a promotion while others with equal skills, education, and experience get passed over? While there may be several valid answers to that question, we submit that a person’s demonstrated willingness to behave responsibly is one of the major reasons. A lot of management literature surprisingly overlooks this characteristic, yet it explains many successes and failures, as well as a large portion of promotional decisions. In this episode, we are discussing why taking responsibility is the highest mark of great leadership. #ZengerFolkman #LeadershipPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment

Join us for our upcoming webinar, HOW EFFECTIVE IS YOUR 360? 12 Key Components for Maximum Impact: https://lnkd.in/gDzqP2gh 📅 Save the Date: June 25, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:00am PT | 11:00am MT | 12:00pm CT | 1:00pm ET Did you know that 85% of Fortune 500 companies use 360-degree feedback for leadership development? These assessments provide leaders with critical insights they wouldn’t receive otherwise. WHAT SETS THE BEST 360 ASSESSMENTS APART? Not all 360s are created equal. So, when choosing a tool, what should you look for? What are the most important components? Join experts Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman for this informative webinar where participants will: • Discover 12 key components of the optimum 360 assessment • Explore the research behind identifying the competencies that matter most • See how a leader’s current impact on direct reports is measured • Learn about our unique strengths-based emphasis and elevated path for development planning Register Today! #ZengerFolkman #Webinar #360Assessment

Have you ever felt left out of decisions that impacted you? Or bogged down by decisions you didn't care about? These situations can strain trust. Research from Zenger Folkman reveals that keeping people informed is more impactful on trust than involving them in every decision. 🔍 Key Insights: Informing vs. Involving: Keeping teams informed scores higher on trust. Practical Tips: Active listening, innovative communication, valuing diversity, welcoming feedback, and asking powerful questions enhance trust. Building trust is an ongoing effort. For a deeper dive into fostering trust, read Joe Folkman's full article below. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epKYQgbf #Leadership #TrustBuilding #TeamManagement #Communication #WorkplaceCulture