Leadership Development

March 19, 2026

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

Why Leaders Fall into the Gossip Trap Leaders engage in negative gossip for several compelling but ultimately destructive reasons. Sharing criticism of others creates

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

Transforming Employees From Burnout To Highly Engaged

The difference between a team member who arrives energized each morning and one quietly struggling with burnout comes down to leadership. In our comprehensive

February 26, 2026

Inside The Extraordinary Leader—A Live Conversation

February 25, 2026

Episode 182: Does Leadership Development Actually Pay Off? The ROI Leaders Can’t Ignore

Episode Description In a time of tighter budgets and higher scrutiny, leadership development is often one of the first investments leaders feel pressure to

February 9, 2026

The Real Cost of Leadership Development? Zero.

Last Updated: September 2026 When a client recently challenged us to justify their cost of leadership development with hard data, we welcomed the conversation.

February 4, 2026

Episode 181: Highlights from The Leadership Skills Report 2026

Details In this episode of The 90th Percentile, BreAnne Okoren and Joe Folkman unpack Zenger Folkman’s new Leadership Skills 2026 Report?and explore what truly

February 2, 2026

Leadership Skills 2026: The 4 Human Skills Leaders Must Master in an AI World

January 28, 2026

Beyond EQ: How Strategic Perspective Propels Leaders to the Top

January 21, 2026

Episode 180: The Generational Trust Myth—Why Behavior Beats Age Every Time

Details Trust in leadership is often framed as a generational issue—older leaders are assumed to be more credible because of experience, while younger leaders

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?

For leaders, a timeless debate persists: Is it more critical to possess strategic expertise—a sharp grasp of your organization’s competitive edge and the foresight