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November 18, 2026 •
11 a.m. MT
How can you develop stronger leaders and maximize the impact of your leadership development investment? Explore The Extraordinary Leader, Zenger Folkman’s research-backed, strengths-based approach to leadership development, built around a highly validated 360 assessment.
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December 15, 2026
Give yourself the gift of development as you prepare to thrive in 2027. Join us for a special holiday edition of Coachability and discover how becoming more receptive to feedback can help you unlock your potential and get more out of every development opportunity.
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January 12 & 14, 2027
The Extraordinary Coach draws on research and practical experience to help leaders become more effective coaches. Develop stronger coaching skills through greater self-awareness, a flexible conversation framework, and practical application that empowers employees to discover their own solutions and take action.
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January 26 & 28, 2027
Elevating Feedback uses research and practical tools to help leaders make feedback more effective and impactful. Build a culture of continuous development by helping leaders deliver clear, actionable feedback and create the conditions for employees to actively seek, receive, and apply it.
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February 9 & 11, 2027
The Extraordinary Leader bridges the gap between leadership research and practical leadership development by leveraging research that identifies the differentiating behaviors of highly effective leaders. Elevate your leaders and your organization by combining personalized, powerful leader data with a distinct, data-driven, strengths-based development approach.
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February 23 & 25, 2027
The Extraordinary Leader 360 Assessment Certification utilizes a proven process to prepare participants to have one-on-one coaching conversations by providing experienced coaches with the process, tools, and framework to leverage The Extraordinary Leader 360-degree Assessment and Development Guide with those they coach.
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March 8, 10, & 12, 2027
An intensive live online training process that provides skilled facilitators with the knowledge and tools to effectively deliver standard or customized versions of The Extraordinary Leader Workshop within their organizations.
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podcast episode
Achieve Excellence, Elevate Your Leadership Skills to the 90th Percentile
Welcome to “The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast,” a weekly exploration of leadership excellence hosted by three renowned experts in the field. Our podcast is tailored for aspiring leaders and seasoned professionals alike, seeking to elevate their leadership effectiveness to the top 10% globally – the coveted 90th percentile.
Meet Your Hosts of “The 90th Percentile”
What Sets Us Apart?
Our podcast isn’t just another leadership discussion. It’s a journey into the science of high achievement, backed by our exclusive golden database with over 1.5 million assessments of global leaders. With our unparalleled access to world-renowned experts like Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman, each episode is full of wisdom and actionable insights.
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Subscribe to “The 90th Percentile” and Elevate Your Leadership
Join us at “The 90th Percentile” and be part of a community dedicated to excellence in leadership. Subscribe now to not just reach but exceed your leadership potential. With each episode, you’re one step closer to being among the top leaders in the world.
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