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

When we asked people in an informal survey who was most likely to increase engagement (the 😀 nice guy or the 😡 tough boss), the vast majority opted for the nice approach. Most leaders we’ve coached have told us that they believe the way to increase employee commitment was to be the “nice guy or gal.” 📉But the numbers tell a more complicated story. We asked the employees not only about their level of engagement but also explicitly, on a scale of 1 to 5, to what degree they felt their leaders fit our profiles for enhancers (relationships-focused) and drivers (results-focused). Putting the two sets of data together, we found this: 📣 Only 8.9% of employees working for leaders they judged effective at driving but not at enhancing also rated themselves in the 10% in terms of engagement. That wasn’t surprising to many who assume that most employees don’t respond well to pushy or demanding leaders. But those working for those they judged as effective enhancers were even less engaged (well, slightly less). 📣 Only 6.7% of those scored in the top 10% in their levels of engagement. FINAL THOUGHTS: We need leaders willing to be both the NICE GUY and TOUGH BOSS. We need someone who cares and creates safe environments AND someone who manages effective processes that produce results. You can read more of this research in our article here: https://lnkd.in/gkYKGBGF #ZengerFolkman #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment

🌟 Is it okay for a leader to be uninspiring? 🌟 Picture this: an uninspiring leader is someone rated at or below the 10th percentile in their ability to inspire and motivate others by managers, peers, direct reports, and others. The consequences are staggering. 🔍 Here's a glimpse of the damage of UNINSPIRING leadership: 📉 Overall rating of leadership effectiveness: 9th Percentile 🚀 Percentage who are highly engaged: 2.6% 📊 Average engagement of direct reports: 23rd Percentile 🚪 Percentage of direct reports thinking of quitting: 47% 🌟 Probability of being a high-potential leader: 3% ⏳ Probability of being rated at the bottom 10% on productivity: 93% Our research has pinpointed the 5 most common mistakes made by uninspiring leaders: 1️⃣ Accept mediocre performance 2️⃣ Don’t walk the talk 3️⃣ Resist new ideas 4️⃣ Lack clear vision 5️⃣ Fail to develop others These are not insurmountable issues or intentional actions. They are pitfalls anyone could easily fall into. But the question remains: how can we empower leaders to inspire and motivate? #LeadershipMatters #InspireOthers #ZengerFolkman

Did you know that according to Zenger Folkman's study, leaders who excel in adaptability rank in the 90th percentile for overall leadership effectiveness, compared to only the 16th percentile for those who score low in adaptability? This striking data point underscores the transformative power of adaptability in leadership. Join us for our upcoming webinar where we’ll dive deep into these findings and explore practical strategies to enhance your adaptability. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your leadership game and foster a more dynamic, engaged team! https://lnkd.in/g4DtxUVY 📅 Save the Date: July 31, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:00am PT | 11:00am MT | 12:00pm CT | 1:00pm ET #AdaptiveLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Webinar #ZengerFolkman

Can individuals recover from being perceived as fundamentally flawed in honesty and integrity? Our research, analyzing data from 6,025 leaders through 360-degree assessments, found that 21% made meaningful improvements in their perceived honesty and integrity. Join us as we dive deeper into these findings, share transformation stories, and offer practical tips for rebuilding trust and integrity. 👉 Listen to the full podcast episode to discover key behaviors that drive change and how continuous improvement leads to lasting trustworthiness. https://lnkd.in/gqNUMeZg #ZengerFolkman #Leadership #Trust #Integrity #ContinuousImprovement

Here's a compelling insight from our recent research: Involving a significant number of leaders in development programs can have a contagious effect, enhancing overall leadership effectiveness across the organization. 📈 One study showed that organizations engaging a large portion of their leadership saw notable improvements in key metrics like: - Customer satisfaction - Employee retention - Productivity - Innovation - Employee engagement Imagine your entire leadership team performing at top-quartile levels! 👉 Discover how these principles can transform your organization in the full article: https://lnkd.in/dTEJZbSM #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalSuccess #ContinuousImprovement #ZengerFolkman

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 https://lnkd.in/d75JnHfB

Key Ingredients of Leadership Development ✅ Tangible Outcomes: Leadership development should lead to observable, positive behaviors across the organization. ✅ Simplicity: Simple solutions are often more effective. Jack compares this to the NY Times’ popular three-ingredient artisan bread recipe. Listen to this episode of The 90th Percentile Podcast to learn more. https://lnkd.in/g_KbHWac #ZengerFolkman #LeadershipDevelopment #HumanResources