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Raise the bar on your leadership effectiveness! Imagine an organization where everyone takes responsibility for achieving good results. An organization where people have a personal sense of ownership, and there is little finger-pointing when things go wrong. If every leader were able to inspire accountability in others, it would not only better leverage leadership, but it would significantly increase bottom line results. What can a leader do to create a greater sense of accountability in others? Join Dr. Joseph Folkman to learn: The 8 BEHAVIORS that increase accountability How we can get better at inspiring and motivating How to improve accountability within organizations

In this episode, we present Kathleen Stinnett’s summit address “Women in Leadership: Why Harnessing this Underutilized Talent Pool is More Important Than Ever.” This is a live recording from our 2017 Leadership Summit recently held at Sundance Resort in Utah. To download the notes for this episode and to listen to past episodes, visit zengerfolkman.com/podcast.

In this episode, we present Kevin Wilde’s summit address “Coachability: Seven Moments to Increase Performance and Advance Potential.” This is a live recording from our 2017 Leadership Summit recently held at Sundance Resort in Utah. To download the notes for this episode and to listen to past episodes, visit zengerfolkman.com/podcast.

In this episode, we present Joyce Palevitz and Traci Consolini’s address “Connecting the Dots with HR Processes and Tools.” This is a live recording from our 2017 Leadership Summit recently held at Sundance Resort in Utah. They share ideas on integrating the leadership development practices of organizations with some of their talent management systems.

In this episode, we present Joe Folkman’s address “The Future of Extraordinary Leadership.” This is a live recording from our 2017 Leadership Summit recently held at Sundance Resort in Utah. As the business climate continues to evolve, what does Extraordinary Leadership look like? What does research tell us will be the important competencies of the future? What are the most accurate tools for predicting the success of leaders within organizations? How do we create an irresistible culture where those identified as having incredible potential can grow and thrive? How do we address the emerging need for new skills? What is the best way to provide the feedback that others need to grow and develop? Joe will take us on a journey as he shares: Exciting research identifying important new competencies. You’ll learn what they are and why they matter The best ways to measure and predict who will be the most valuable leaders Emerging needs and groundbreaking research that offers a fresh focus for leadership development strategies Gain personal insights on your preferred approach to giving and receiving feedback Participants will leave the session with: An understanding of the competencies their individual organizations’ leaders need to excel and reach goals and objectives Insights into developing today’s leaders for tomorrow’s challenges Actions to take to create a feedback driven culture Visit zengerfolk.com/podcast-ep-106-summit-speech-the-future-of-extraordinary-leadership-joe-folkman for more details.

In this episode, we present Jack Zenger’s keynote address “Change the Company Culture by Upgrading Leadership Development.” This is a live recording from our 2017 Leadership Summit recently held at Sundance Resort in Utah. To download the notes for this episode and to listen to past episodes, visit zengerfolkman.com/podcast.

Knowing how you are perceived is critically important if you want to increase your influence as a leader—and getting useful feedback can be the fastest route to growth and improved performance. Join Dr. Jack Zenger and Joyce Palevitz on this episode! They will arm you with a framework for powerful questions and preparation tips to guide your feedback conversations. It also may come in handy for those end of the year performance discussions you've been dreading.... While we can’t promise it will be painless, implementing these insights can make asking for feedback a lot less scary. Visit zengerfolkman.com/podcast for more.

Erica Volini of Deloitte, joins Dr. Jack Zenger and Dr. Joe Folkman in this edition of the Zenger Folkman podcast series to discuss….. Erica is the US Human Capital leader for Deloitte Consulting. In this role, she is responsible for the 4,000+ practitioners focused on helping organizations solve their most complex and pressing Human Capital issues. Throughout her 20-year career, Erica has worked with some of the world’s leading organizations across multiple sectors and geographies and is a frequent speaker on how market trends are impacting the HR organization and profession as a whole.

David Sturt, author of Great Work and Executive Vice President at O.C. Tanner, joins Dr. Jack Zenger and Dr. Joe Folkman in this edition of the Zenger Folkman podcast series to discuss his research into how people can make a difference—what they think about, what they do, and how their leaders help them achieve extraordinary results. Sturt regularly consults with industry leaders and speaks at conferences in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. He has studied and analyzed the effects of people being recognized for great work and has distilled that information in his new book, Great Work: How To Make A Difference People Love from McGraw-Hill. This eBook is a summary of that conversation. Listen to the full podcast at www.zengerfolkman.com.

What is the secret? What do leaders who are highly-skilled at delivering results and building positive relationships do that is different? To find the answer, we analyzed our expansive database and discovered six "behavioral bridges" that differentiated these leaders. (A behavioral bridge is a capability that enables leaders to achieve both results and positive relationships.) The frustration for many leaders is that an emphasis on one of these capabilites may negatively impact the other. For example: when leaders push too hard to deliver superior results, it can negatively impact their relationships with team members. Other leaders attempt to build a positive team environment, only to find that projects lag behind schedule and results suffer. These "behavior bridges" are the secret to skills that accomplish both outcomes. Join Dr. Joe Folkman as he shares his exciting research findings and reveals these powerful behavioral bridges!

Chip Conley, author of Emotional Equations and former Head of Global Hospitality & Strategy at Airbnb, joins Dr. Jack Zenger and Dr. Joe Folkman in this edition of the Zenger Folkman podcast series to discuss the role of an elder in offering advice and direction to those of a younger generation. He draws on his person experiences as an adviser to the CEO of Airbnb and the lessons he learned along the way.A bestselling author, hospitality entrepreneur, disruptive business rebel, and social change agent, Chip Conley is a leader at the forefront of the sharing economy. At age 26, he founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality, which he ran for 24 years and built it into the 2nd largest boutique hotel brand in the world. In 2013 he accepted an invitation from the founders of Airbnb to help transform a promising home sharing start-up into what is today the world’s largest hospitality brand. Visit zengerfolkman.com/podcast to view the notes and eBook for this episode.

Today’s broadcast comes from a recent webinar given by Dr. Joe Folkman and Joyce Palevitz. In this presentation, Joe and Joyce share key insights for creating a workplace where leaders are energized to take on difficult goals, create an atmosphere of continual improvement, and challenge standard approaches. To download the notes for this episode and to listen to past episodes, visit zengerfolkman.com/podcast.

In this presentation, Jack and Joyce their research that demonstrates the strengths women have as leaders and what organizations should do about it. To download the notes for this episode and to listen to past episodes, visit zengerfolkman.com/podcast.

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There is a secret to becoming a more likable leader. It doesn’t have to do with how tall and charming you are, or how often you give employees a raise. In fact, we have evidence that the majority of the behaviors displayed by the most likable leaders have to do with the way they interact with employees on a day-to-day basis. But first, does being liked by your employees even matter? In a study of 51,836 leaders, we identified 27 who were rated at the bottom quartile in likability but were in the top quartile for overall leadership effectiveness. That equates to approximately 1 in 2000 cases that a boss who is highly unlikable appears in the top quartile of overall effectiveness. Apparently, being liked by your employees does matter…a great deal! So, if you choose to be more likable, what can you do? Join Jack and Joe to learn the 7 key actions that our research shows will substantially increase your likability score! Register and attend the webinar and you’ll have the opportunity to take our complimentary “Likability Self-assessment."

Ryan Smith, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Qualtrics, joins Dr. Jack Zenger and Dr. Joe Folkman in this edition of the Zenger Folkman podcast series to discuss the story of Qualtrics, a company started in his dad’s basement with a valuation of $2.5 billion 15 years later. Ryan tells the story of Qualtrics, its values, and what makes it unique. Qualtrics is the world’s leading enterprise survey technology provider, serving more than 6,000 enterprises worldwide, including half of the Fortune 100, and 97 of the top 100 business schools. Qualtrics helps enterprises, academic institutions, and government agencies capture real-time customer, market, and employee insights that inform data-driven business decisions. Download the free ebook for A 15-Year Overnight Success - From the Basement to $2.5 Billion (feat. Ryan Smith, CEO of Qualtrics).

Jack Zenger shares six specific ways you can bring your personal development and your job closer together.   Visit zengerfolkman.com for more resources on this topic.

A great deal of attention has been given to helping managers acquire better coaching skills. Organizations have earnestly sought to create a feedback-rich, coaching culture. However, are we forgetting or ignoring an important element of success in this endeavor? The success of coaching hinges on the behavior of two people—not just one. Our research clearly shows that leaders who are resistant to, or uncomfortable with being coached are less likely to succeed. The quality of being coachable seems extremely important early in one’s career. This webinar will answer the questions: What can and should be done for those who are the recipients of coaching? What behaviors can be easily identified and practiced by virtually every leader to enhance their coachability? Join Jack and Joe and special guest Kevin Wilde, Executive Leadership Fellow, Carlson School of Management, as they reveal the exciting findings of this recent study!

A few years ago when employees became dissatisfied with their organization they would quit and get another job. Today, with placement opportunities very low and unemployment extremely high, very few people opt to quit and leave. As a result something much worse is happening within organizations.  Employees “quit,” but they stay.  In the last year, overall job satisfaction in the U.S. has declined significantly. Employees feel stuck in their current jobs and their dissatisfaction with the organizations they work for increases. However, not all organizations are experiencing these dismal results. A recent assessment of employee satisfaction by one of our clients showed a significant improvement over past years, though this company was not immune to the effects of the recession. Examination of the data showed 7 factors that created this positive increase in their satisfaction, even during the economy’s poorest times. Visit zengerfolkman.com/podcast for more info

There is an oft-quoted statement from the 19th century moralist and historian Lord Acton that says, “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” He was writing to a Bishop Mandell Creighton in the year 1887. The quotation goes on to say, “Great men are almost always bad men." It is clear that the egregious acts of dishonesty executed by people who hold the most senior roles in their firm have destroyed careers and in many cases have destroyed entire organizations in their aftermath. Unethical behavior is caused by the combination of several forces and by understanding these elements, organizations can take steps to prevent them. In this presentation, Dr. Jack Zenger discusses these forces and gives ways that companies can ensure strong ethics in their leadership. Read the "Ethics in Leadership - The 8 Rules to Prevent Misuse of Corporate Power" on Forbes.