PRESS ROOM
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IN THE NEWS
Queen Bees, Mentors and the Female Boss Problem
Diane Brady, Business Week contributor features the Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman's latest research on women as leaders.
New Study Shows Women Do It Better Than Men
Jim Clemmer, Business 2 Community contributor features the "firestorm of interest and debate" surrounding Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman's latest research on women as leaders in the workplace.
Are Women the Best Leaders?
The Sydney Morning Herald features Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman's latest research on having more women leading in the workplace.
Are Women Better Leaders Than Men?
The Washington Post features Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman in an interview regarding their latest research on women in leadership roles.
Women Don't Have a Whole Lot to Celebrate on Equality Front
The Financial Post features Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman's latest research on women in the workplace and it's correlation to the glass ceiling, blocking women leaders in organizations.
Women Are Better leaders. So Why Aren't There More of Us Leading
The Huffington Post Features Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman's latest research on having more women leading in the workplace.
The Results Are In: Women Are Better Leaderss
Erika Andersen, features Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman's latest research on Women haveing a shot at the corner office.
Are Women Better Leaders Than Men?
In this HBR blog, Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman describe women's influence in the workplace.
Gen Y, Defies Negative Stereoptypes in Workplace
Chad Brooks, Business News Daily Contributor features Zenger Folkman research on Generation Y.
Generation Y, Take a Bow Younger Workers Score Well in Drive, Teamwork, and Innovation
Michael Kinsman of The San Diego Reader features Zenger Folkman research on Generation Y.
Making Yourself Indispensable
Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman outline how building on strengths and non-
linear development can help leaders become indispensable.
WorkWise: How Leaders Can Increase their Effectiveness
One leader puts the ideas presented in Zenger Folkman's HBR article "Making Yourself
Indispensable" to work.
Leadership Excellence Names ZF as 2011 Top Provider of Leadership Development
Zenger Folkman development programs were selected for Leadership Excellence's 2011
Best in Leadership Development award.
A Relationship Checklist for Hospital CEOs
Jack Zenger gives a list of seven behaviors essential for healthcare professionals to
excel at.
Great Leaders Double Profits and Customer Satisfaction
Jack Zenger comments that if you want to increase profits and have satisfied customers,
you need
to become a great leader.
The Grass is Not Always Greener
Joe Folkman discusses employee intention to leave and gives 10 tips to improve employee
commitment.
Even in Recession, Strong Leaders Create Commited Employees
Zenger Folkman research indicates that employee commitment is on the rise.
TrainingIndustry.com Announces 2011 Top 20 Leadership Training Companies
Zenger Folkman selected for the second consecutive year as one of TrainingIndustry.com's
Top 20 Leadership Training Companies.
Leadership Excellence Names ZF as Top Provider of Leadership Development
Zenger Folkman development programs were selected for Leadership Excellence's 2010
Best in Leadership Development award.
Leader Proliferation Confuses the Issue: Defining More Roles
Zenger Folkman research cited to help define leadership roles.
Results! Why Leaders Need to Be Great Coaches
Kathleen Stinnett, author of The Extraordinary Coach, describes how coaching impacts
turnover, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and bottom-line results.
Work on Strengths or Weaknesses?
Zenger Folkman research answers one of the basic questions facing everyone creating
a personal development plan.
Coaching Excellence
Jack Zenger, Joe Folkman and Kathleen Stinnett determine which management style
works best for coaching and discuss how to cultivate effective coaching skills.
Review of The Extraordinary Coach: How the Best Leaders Help Others Grow
Management leader Jim Clemmer gives his opinion on the latest book from Zenger
Folkman, The Extraordinary Coach.
Science and the Art of Coaching
Jack Zenger and Kathleen Stinnett combine the latest findings in psychology, systems theory
and adult development to map out the real science behind effective coaching.
Great Leaders Bred, Not Born
Zenger Folkman research supports claim that in any industry, anyone with motivation and
drive can become an extraordinary leader.
Employee Survey Savvy
Joe Folkman, author of "Employee Surveys that Make a Difference," offers eight tips for
Emotion: The Channel That Makes a Difference (Registration Required)
Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman argue "emotion" as the key to inspiring leadership, and
suggest personalized approaches to make an emotional connection with others.
ASTD Offers Tips for Training on a Shoestring
Zenger Folkman Executive Coach Kathleen Stinnett gives tips on how to stay within your
learning and development budget while maintaining a great coaching program.
High Performance Bankers (Registration Required)
Published in August 2009, this article contains Zenger Folkman research on extraordinary
leadership and how it relates to leaders in the financial sector.
A Monster of a Problem: How to Help Leaders Be More Inspiring
Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman address the lack of inspiring leadership in the workplace
and give six approaches to becoming a more inspiring leader.
Inspiration Information: Review of The Inspiring Leader
Michael Cohen of T+D Magazine says: "This book put a smile on my face in a way that
so many other leadership books just don't." Read the full review!
Scott Edinger Appears in the Tampa Bay Business Journal
Named as one of The Gulf Coast's 40 under 40, EVP Scott Edinger
was recently profiled by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
Folkman and Zenger Pen Another Winner
Steve Arneson of Examiner.com offers his review of The Inspiring Leader.
How Extraordinary Leaders Double Profits
Featured in the July 2009 issue, Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman discuss
the impact extraordinary leaders have on bottom-line profitability.
Five Insights from Leadership Research (Registration Required)
Jack Zenger, Joe Folkman and Kurt Sandholtz discuss five key areas that organizations
should focus on when developing leaders.
Challenging Times Demand Inspiring Leadership (Registration Required)
Jack Zenger offers insights on how to lead through difficult financial times.
A Formula for Making Learning Stick
Published June 2009, Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman offer sound advice on how companies
can ensure their learning initiatives produce results.
Overcoming the Lure of the Wrong Choice
With practical insights into leadership development, Jack Zenger
addresses why building on strengths is more effective—and more fun.
Ten Fatal Flaws That Derail Leaders (Registration Required)
Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman offer new research on why some leaders succeed
and others don’t.
10 Steps for Using Emotions to Lead: The DNA of Inspiration
Inspiring leadership comes from the effective use of emotions. Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman outline ten specific steps to effectively use emotion on the job.
World Renowned Medical Center Moves from Good to Great
Joe Folkman highlights his work with the University of Washington
Medical Center.
Vision and Leadership
Joe Folkman talks with Tom Cox on the subject of vision and how it relates
to inspiring leadership.
Strengths or Weaknesses
Jack Zenger talks about when to work on strengths and when to address your weaknesses.
Inspiring Leaders
Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman outline how inspiring leaders create a
vision for their direct reports.
Leading Without a Title
Jack Zenger talks about how some leaders lead without having a title.
PRESS RELEASES
Zenger Folkman Data: Turn Employee Prison Into Paradise | 2/29/2012
There are times in people's careers when they feel like they’re serving a sentence in “day prison”
Generation Y Defies Workplace Stereotypes, New Zenger Folkman Study Reveals | 1/17/2012
Gen Y employees aren’t the self-centered “know-it-alls” that many believe them to be. The study of four workplace competencies in relation to each generation revealed other surprising truths as well
Extraordinary Leaders Double Profits | 4/27/2011
Studies show leaders with profound strengths have huge impact on bottom line
Zenger Folkman to Hold 2nd Annual Extraordinary Leader Summit 2011 | 4/19/2011
For Learning and Development executives, the Zenger Folkman Leadership Summit is a unique opportunity to experience
3 proven, award-winning leadership development programs
Zenger Folkman on Business Leaders: People Skills More Important Than Technical Skills | 3/1/2011
New Zenger Folkman study reveals leaders are choosing to develop interpersonal skills when trying to motivate employees
Economy Pushes Fence-Sitting Employees to Be More or Less Engaged | 2/07/2011
Zenger Folkman data shows leadership effectiveness is the trait that affects employee commitment the most
The Great Exodus: Upturn of Economy Signals Employees to Leave | 1/13/2011
Leadership development experts at Zenger Folkman give advice for managers to increase employee retention as economy improves
The Inspiring Leader Workshop Public Session from Zenger Folkman | 9/18/2010
Public workshop is opportunity for L&D executives to experience Zenger Folkman's latest leadership development program
Zenger Folkman Presents Free Webinar; Top 6 Behaviors of Extraordinary Sales Leaders | 9/12/2010
Scott Edinger will identify six essential behaviors sales leaders need to drive positive business results
Zenger Folkman to Hold The Extraordinary Leader Workshop in McLean, VA | 8/18/2010
Public workshop is opportunity for L&D executives to experience Zenger Folkman's leadership development program
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