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The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast

Published: October 13, 2025

In the podcast excerpt, Alistair Skellern shares how focusing on profound strengths, not weaknesses, helped Jotun cultivate a thriving leadership culture.

In this clip of The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast,  Alistair Skellern, Partner at Arcadia Consulting, explores how Jotun, a Norwegian family-owned global paints and coatings company, transformed leadership performance through Zenger Folkman’s Extraordinary Leader program.

With more than 10,000 employees across 100+ countries, Jotun recognized that leadership capability would be key to sustaining its growth and strong company values—care, respect, loyalty, and boldness. Through data-driven 360 assessments and a strengths-based approach, Jotun leaders moved from the 33rd percentile in leadership effectiveness to above the 50th percentile—surpassing industry benchmarks and redefining what great leadership looks like within their organization.

Listen to the full podcast episode HERE.