Leadership Competencies

August 24, 2026

Inspiring In The New Era

Free eBook Inspiring in the New Era eBook As many leaders across the globe grapple with retention, quiet quitting, hybrid work environments, and burnout,

May 28, 2026

What Your Manager Sees That You Don’t

Confidence and competence don't always match. Comparing self-ratings with manager ratings for 15,730 individual contributors, Zenger Folkman research pinpoints the eight behaviors people most

May 26, 2026

Stop Guessing—Start Building Stronger Teams with Proven Behaviors

May 13, 2026

The Ripple Effect: How Candor Transforms Leadership Effectiveness

When 181 leaders were reassessed after 18 to 24 months, those who became more candid made dramatic gains in overall effectiveness. Candor also lifted

March 19, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Leadership Gossip: How One Toxic Habit Destroys Your Effectiveness

Leaders who allow destructive comments about others pay a steep price. A 360-degree study of 181 leaders shows the behavior is linked to lower

March 10, 2026

Episode 183: The Gossip Trap— One Leadership Habit That Quietly Destroys Trust

Episode Description Gossip may seem like a minor workplace habit, but the research tells a very different story. In this episode of The 90th

February 27, 2026

Presence in Coaching: Building Rapport and Creating Forward Movement

Trust and rapport aren't preliminary steps in coaching; they're the foundation. Practical guidance for coaches on being fully present, listening for what goes unsaid

February 27, 2026

Transforming Employees From Burnout To Highly Engaged

Whether employees burn out or thrive depends heavily on their manager. Comparing 30,768 burned-out individual contributors with 119,338 highly engaged ones, research identifies ten

January 28, 2026

Beyond EQ: How Strategic Perspective Propels Leaders to the Top

January 7, 2026

Episode 179: Strategic Expertise vs. Emotional Intelligence—Which Drives Leadership Success?

Details Emotional intelligence has dominated leadership conversations for years—and for good reason. Leaders who listen, empathize, and build strong relationships create healthier, more engaged

December 15, 2025

Strategic Expertise vs. Emotional Intelligence: Which Drives Leadership Success?

Strategic expertise or emotional intelligence: which matters more? Across 128,000 leaders, those high in strategy but low in EQ outperformed in 14 competencies, including

November 19, 2025

Episode 178: The Hidden Truth About Gender and Leadership Ratings

Details Are workplace evaluations truly objective—or do subtle perceptions still shape how we see male and female leaders differently? In this episode, host Bre