In Memoriam · Co-founder, Zenger Folkman
Speaker. Author. Consultant. Executive Coach.
It is with deep sadness that we share that our co-founder, Dr. Jack Zenger, has passed away. Through his research, his books, and his generous spirit, Jack helped leaders around the world become extraordinary. His work lives on in everything we do.
A Life's Work
Jack Zenger’s career spanned more than five decades and combined entrepreneurial, corporate, and academic endeavors. He co-founded Zenger Folkman and served as its Chief Executive Officer, building a firm that specializes in 360 assessments, leadership, and organizational development.
A world expert in leadership development and organizational behavior, Jack was a highly esteemed speaker, consultant, and executive coach with a rare ability to connect with audiences through compelling research and inspiring stories.
Before forming Zenger Folkman, Jack was Vice President of Human Resources for Syntex Corporation. He then co-founded Zenger-Miller and served as its President and CEO until 1991; The Wall Street Journal named it one of the ten best suppliers of executive development. He later served as a Group Vice President of the Times Mirror Corporation and then as President of Provant, a publicly traded combination of 21 companies in the training industry.
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After an unsuccessful attempt at retirement, Jack freely admitted his passion was his work. He loved helping leaders strengthen their leadership skills and their workplaces.
Remembered by everyone at Zenger Folkman
Jack shared what he learned in the classroom, the boardroom, and on the page.
Educator
Jack served on the faculty of the University of Southern California (USC) and later taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Public Service
He served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Utah Valley University and as a Regent for the higher education system in the State of Utah.
Author
Jack held a doctorate in business administration from USC, an MBA from UCLA, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Brigham Young University. He authored or co-authored 15 books on leadership and coaching.
Recognition for a lifetime of contributions to leadership and workplace learning.
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The ideas Jack championed continue to guide our research and programs.
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Coaching as a Management Style
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Emotions at Work
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Succession Planning
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Evolution of Leadership Development
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Expand Learning Through Continued Development
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Building a Coaching Culture
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Developing Strategic Perspective
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Research: Women in Leadership
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Discovering and Developing Hidden Reservoirs of Talent
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Unlocking the Secrets of Inspiring Leadership
Organizations around the world that Jack and our team have helped develop extraordinary leaders.
Our team continues the research and development programs Jack built. Ready to get started?
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