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Using over 1.5 million assessments from leaders worldwide, renowned psychometrician Dr. Joseph Folkman and leadership legend Dr. Jack Zenger are here to settle the debates and let the data speak for itself. Each week they analyze different leadership traits, trends, and what it really takes to get to the 90th percentile. These short episodes feature compelling stories, research, and actions that leaders can take to improve.

Episode 168: Well-Being Is a Business Strategy—Leadership Lessons from Druva

The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast

Published: July, 2025

Details

In this episode of The 90th Percentile, we explore why employee wellbeing programs are more than just perks—they are a leadership imperative. Shanna Goodell shares how Druva is shifting the narrative around employee wellness, embedding it into leadership development, and addressing real-life challenges like women’s health in the workplace. From building inclusive spaces to driving engagement through belonging, Shanna offers a powerful perspective on how well-being ignites performance.

You’ll also hear how learning programs that promote self-awareness, coaching, and connection can transform not just culture—but results.

Key Points

1. Well-being must be normalized, modeled, and personalized.
Well-being looks different for everyone. Leaders must create space to talk about it, role model it, and customize support for their teams.

2. Great leadership begins with self-awareness.
Shanna emphasizes that leading others starts with leading yourself—through assessments, reflection, and coaching that build emotional intelligence.

3. Employee resource groups (ERGs) are more than social circles—they drive results.
Druva’s Women’s ERG is tackling hard topics like menstruation, maternity, and menopause—empowering women and improving retention and engagement.

4. Well-being and performance go hand-in-hand.
Engagement, morale, and productivity are all tied to how supported people feel. When people are mentally and emotionally well, they do their best work.

5. Inclusive leadership requires honest self-reflection.
Many leaders are unaware of how their behavior impacts others. Shanna shares how coaching and feedback helped uncover unconscious bias—and change it.

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