Zenger Folkman Leadership Podcast

Research reveals that those who put proper emphasis on their own development, impact their organizations in significant ways!   This episode we’d like to take a deeper dive into self-development and the critical role feedback can play. Many leaders view self-development as unimportant.  However, compelling evidence shows that when leaders improve their personal effectiveness, the organization benefits immensely. Better leaders produce higher customer satisfaction, greater engagement and productivity, increased profitability, and lower turnover. How can leaders improve their self-development efforts?  Zenger Folkman evaluated survey results from leaders who scored in the 90th percentile for “Practices Self-Development.” Eight companion behaviors were discovered. Join Dr. Joe Folkman as he discusses these behaviors.    Download the Slides for "The Secret To Your Success - 8 Tips for a Better YOU!"

Frances Hesselbein, founding President of the Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute, formerly known as the Peter Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management,joins Jack Zenger in this installment of the Zenger Folkman Leadership Podcast series. They discuss The Five Most Important Questions: Enduring Wisdom for Today’s Leaders, which she co-authored with Peter Drucker and Joan Snyder Kuhl.  Frances served as CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton. She is the author of many books, including My Life in Leadership, Hesselbein on Leadership, and More Hesselbein on Leadership. She is the co-editor of numerous books, including Be, Know, Do: Leadership the Army Way and is the Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning journal, Leader to Leader.  Peter Drucker once remarked that Frances was the most effective executive with whom he had ever worked. Download the eBook “Answering the Important Questions.”

Frances Hesselbein, founding President of the Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute, formerly known as the Peter Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management,joins Jack Zenger in this installment of the Zenger Folkman Leadership Podcast series.  They discuss The Five Most Important Questions: Enduring Wisdom for Today’s Leaders, which she co-authored with Peter Drucker and Joan Snyder Kuhl.  Frances served as CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton. She is the author of many books, including My Life in Leadership, Hesselbein on Leadership, and More Hesselbein on Leadership. She is the co-editor of numerous books, including Be, Know, Do: Leadership the Army Way and is the Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning journal, Leader to Leader.  Peter Drucker once remarked that Frances was the most effective executive with whom he had ever worked.  Download the eBook “Answering the Important Questions.”

Our research with thousands of leaders confirms that The Single Most Powerful Leadership Competency is INSPIRING AND MOTIVATING OTHERS!  Say the words 'Great Leader' and what comes into your mind? It's probably hard to describe, but with most great leaders you "know it when you see it." So, does this mean that great leadership is simply something people are born with or is it something that can be learned? After conducting thousands of surveys with leaders across many different industries, we've identified the most important attribute of any great leader—that of inspiring and motivating others. We believe that if developed, this key competency, more than any other, will help leaders and managers become more effective and drive great business results. In this episode, we'll explain the research that led to our conclusions about this extremely important competency, along with practical steps for every leader to become more inspiring. After all, we believe that every leader can learn to inspire others and drive real, positive business outcomes.Download the slides for this presentation Download the bonus article: Unlocking the Secret Behind How Extraordinary Leaders Motivate

Our research with thousands of leaders confirms that The Single Most Powerful Leadership Competency is INSPIRING AND MOTIVATING OTHERS!   Say the words 'Great Leader' and what comes into your mind? It's probably hard to describe, but with most great leaders you "know it when you see it." So, does this mean that great leadership is simply something people are born with or is it something that can be learned?  After conducting thousands of surveys with leaders across many different industries, we've identified the most important attribute of any great leader—that of inspiring and motivating others. We believe that if developed, this key competency, more than any other, will help leaders and managers become more effective and drive great business results.  In this episode, we'll explain the research that led to our conclusions about this extremely important competency, along with practical steps for every leader to become more inspiring. After all, we believe that every leader can learn to inspire others and drive real, positive business outcomes. Download the slides for this presentation  Download the bonus article: Unlocking the Secret Behind How Extraordinary Leaders Motivate

In this episode, Bill Huffaker joins Jack Zenger to discuss how implementing a leadership development program at General Motors has made a profound difference for the organization.  Bill is an expert in Talent Management and Talent Acquisition. He is passionate about creating forward-thinking talent strategies that drive organizational culture change to better support people doing their best work. Always the driver and never the passenger, Bill has achieved results in a variety of high-profile, global companies that are in rapid transition.  Bill joined General Motors in November 2012 and is the head of Global Talent Management and Talent Acquisition. Based in Detroit, Michigan, Bill ensures that GM has a robust talent pipeline to meet the current and future business demands for talent at all levels in the Company. Previously, Bill was with Google in Mountain View, California, where he led the global career development team. Bill was also a Director, Professional Career Development, at Microsoft in Redmond, Washington and was the Head of Talent Planning at Visa in San Francisco.  Bill holds a Ph.D. and Master’s in Human and Organizational Systems and a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He and his spouse, Darin Severns, live in Birmingham, Michigan with their two dogs, Minnie and Canyon. Listen to Bill's Speech and his insights during our panel discussion from Zenger Folkman's 2015 Leadership Summit.Download the eBook “Enabling Leadership Change”

In this episode, Bill Huffaker joins Jack Zenger to discuss how implementing a leadership development program at General Motors has made a profound difference for the organization.  Bill is an expert in Talent Management and Talent Acquisition. He is passionate about creating forward-thinking talent strategies that drive organizational culture change to better support people doing their best work. Always the driver and never the passenger, Bill has achieved results in a variety of high-profile, global companies that are in rapid transition.  Bill joined General Motors in November 2012 and is the head of Global Talent Management and Talent Acquisition. Based in Detroit, Michigan, Bill ensures that GM has a robust talent pipeline to meet the current and future business demands for talent at all levels in the Company. Previously, Bill was with Google in Mountain View, California, where he led the global career development team. Bill was also a Director, Professional Career Development, at Microsoft in Redmond, Washington and was the Head of Talent Planning at Visa in San Francisco.  Bill holds a Ph.D. and Master’s in Human and Organizational Systems and a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He and his spouse, Darin Severns, live in Birmingham, Michigan with their two dogs, Minnie and Canyon.  Listen to Bill's Speech and his insights during our panel discussion from Zenger Folkman's 2015 Leadership Summit. Download the eBook “Enabling Leadership Change”

Join Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman as they profile the Apple co-founder and discuss the strengths he possessed which, despite his flaws, helped him become one of the world’s greatest innovators. They will discuss: What happens to the very small number of successful leaders with strengths but also fatal flaws What we know about Steve Jobs’ strengths and flaws What might have happened had Jobs been open to feedback Download the slides for "The Fascinating Case of Steve Jobs – Can Profound Strengths Overcome Fatal Flaws."

Join Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman as they profile the Apple co-founder and discuss the strengths he possessed which, despite his flaws, helped him become one of the world’s greatest innovators. They will discuss: What happens to the very small number of successful leaders with strengths but also fatal flaws What we know about Steve Jobs’ strengths and flaws What might have happened had Jobs been open to feedback Download the slides for "The Fascinating Case of Steve Jobs – Can Profound Strengths Overcome Fatal Flaws."

In this episode, we present Joe Folkman’s keynote address “Leadership Speed.” This is a live recording from our 2015 Extraordinary Leadership Summit held in July. Business is moving increasingly faster and to keep up, leaders at all levels need to know how to pick up the pace. Easy to say…But is there truly a correlation between speed and leadership effectiveness? In a word, yes! We don’t need to do everything faster, but for many activities speed can significantly improve effectiveness and the motivation of individuals. It’s interesting how often our pace affects our attitude. Let’s face it – slow is often boring. Think about people you have worked with who had a tendency to move quickly and keep things going at a fast clip, versus those who were more ponderous as they ensured everything was completed and finished. Yes, too much speed can leave participants feeling rushed and frazzled. But if your company’s energy is lagging, maybe it’s time to consider upping the pace. Join us to learn the eight skills possessed by leaders who are perceived as “fast” and “highly effective.” Download the slides for "Leadership Speed" Enter our Monthly Book Drawing for Zenger Folkman podcast listeners.

In this episode, we present Joe Folkman’s keynote address “Leadership Speed.” This is a live recording from our 2015 Extraordinary Leadership Summit held in July.  Business is moving increasingly faster and to keep up, leaders at all levels need to know how to pick up the pace.  Easy to say…But is there truly a correlation between speed and leadership effectiveness? In a word, yes! We don’t need to do everything faster, but for many activities speed can significantly improve effectiveness and the motivation of individuals. It’s interesting how often our pace affects our attitude. Let’s face it – slow is often boring.  Think about people you have worked with who had a tendency to move quickly and keep things going at a fast clip, versus those who were more ponderous as they ensured everything was completed and finished.  Yes, too much speed can leave participants feeling rushed and frazzled. But if your company’s energy is lagging, maybe it’s time to consider upping the pace.  Join us to learn the eight skills possessed by leaders who are perceived as “fast” and “highly effective.”  Download the slides for "Leadership Speed"  Enter our Monthly Book Drawing for Zenger Folkman podcast listeners.

In this special episode, John Sculley, former President of PepsiCo and previous CEO of Apple joins Dr. Jack Zenger and Dr. Joseph Folkman to talk about training leaders of the future in a changing world; focusing on customer problems; empowering managers to say “yes;” and comparing the leadership traits of Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates. Since leaving Apple, John has become a respected mentor to founders of a variety of high-tech companies, many in the health-care arena. He is the author of a new book, Moonshot! Game Changing Strategies to Build Billion Dollar Businesses. Download the eBook “Visionary Leadership for a Changing World”

In this special episode, John Sculley, former President of PepsiCo and previous CEO of Apple joins Dr. Jack Zenger and Dr. Joseph Folkman to talk about training leaders of the future in a changing world; focusing on customer problems; empowering managers to say “yes;” and comparing the leadership traits of Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates.  Since leaving Apple, John has become a respected mentor to founders of a variety of high-tech companies, many in the health-care arena. He is the author of a new book, Moonshot! Game Changing Strategies to Build Billion Dollar Businesses.  Download the eBook “Visionary Leadership for a Changing World”

In today’s special bonus episode, we will present Kevin Wilde’s address, “Temptations of a High Potential,” recorded live from our 2015 Extraordinary Leadership Summit held in July.  Kevin Wilde is the former Vice President of Organization Effectiveness and Chief Learning Officer at General Mills. He was responsible for world-wide people and organization growth, including talent management, executive development, and the leadership institute. Since he joined the company in 1998, the General Mills has been consistently recognized for its innovative development work, highlighted by Fortune’s top ranking as one of the best companies in the world at leadership development, as well as similar recognition by Chief Executive and Leadership Excellence magazines. In 2007, Chief Learning Officer magazine named Kevin CLO of the year.  Kevin is passionate about leadership and talent development. “It has been my great fortune to pursue both throughout my professional career with General Mills and previously at General Electric. The experience of working side-by-side with some of the best leaders in the world while serving in roles in executive development and worldwide talent management is priceless.”  Kevin is also highly involved in academic life, and serves as an Executive Leadership Fellow at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. There he helps design and teach leadership development and talent management in the Executive MBA, MBA and Executive Education departments.  He is a columnist for Talent Management magazine and serves on the editorial board for a number of professional journals. His work has been published in over a dozen books, including Coaching for Leadership and The Pfieffer Annual on Leadership Development. He has been quoted about talent and leadership development by Fortune magazine, Business Week, the Financial Times, and Time magazine.  Before joining General Mills, he spent 17 years at General Electric in a variety of human resources positions in the healthcare and capital divisions, as well as corporate assignments at GE’s renowned Crotonville management development center. While at GE he also held positions in manufacturing, marketing, and six sigma quality. Download the slides for "Temptations of a High Potential".  Enter our Monthly Book Drawing for Zenger Folkman podcast listeners. This month, we are giving away a free copy of Kevin's book, "Dancing with the Talent Stars."

In today’s special bonus episode, we will present Kevin Wilde’s address, “Temptations of a High Potential,” recorded live from our 2015 Extraordinary Leadership Summit held in July.  Kevin Wilde is the former Vice President of Organization Effectiveness and Chief Learning Officer at General Mills. He was responsible for world-wide people and organization growth, including talent management, executive development, and the leadership institute. Since he joined the company in 1998, the General Mills has been consistently recognized for its innovative development work, highlighted by Fortune’s top ranking as one of the best companies in the world at leadership development, as well as similar recognition by Chief Executive and Leadership Excellence magazines. In 2007, Chief Learning Officer magazine named Kevin CLO of the year.  Kevin is passionate about leadership and talent development. “It has been my great fortune to pursue both throughout my professional career with General Mills and previously at General Electric. The experience of working side-by-side with some of the best leaders in the world while serving in roles in executive development and worldwide talent management is priceless.”  Kevin is also highly involved in academic life, and serves as an Executive Leadership Fellow at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. There he helps design and teach leadership development and talent management in the Executive MBA, MBA and Executive Education departments.  He is a columnist for Talent Management magazine and serves on the editorial board for a number of professional journals. His work has been published in over a dozen books, including Coaching for Leadership and The Pfieffer Annual on Leadership Development. He has been quoted about talent and leadership development by Fortune magazine, Business Week, the Financial Times, and Time magazine.  Before joining General Mills, he spent 17 years at General Electric in a variety of human resources positions in the healthcare and capital divisions, as well as corporate assignments at GE’s renowned Crotonville management development center. While at GE he also held positions in manufacturing, marketing, and six sigma quality.  Download the slides for "Temptations of a High Potential".   Enter our Monthly Book Drawing for Zenger Folkman podcast listeners. This month, we are giving away a free copy of Kevin's book, "Dancing with the Talent Stars."