Leadership Research Briefing: What 2M Assessments Are Revealing Right Now

Published: April 29, 2026

What are 2 million leadership assessments revealing about leadership effectiveness today?

In this Zenger Folkman leadership research briefing, Jack Zenger, Joe Folkman, and BreAnne Okoren share data-driven insights to help HR and L&D leaders strengthen leadership development, improve employee engagement, and build a stronger organizational culture.

In just 30 minutes, you’ll get a fast, practical look at what’s driving—and derailing—leadership effectiveness, based on one of the world’s largest 360 feedback databases.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• Why most teams struggle with trust, alignment, and accountability.
• How to get leaders to ask for feedback—and turn it into a consistent, organization-wide practice.
• The hidden cost of leadership gossip—and how it quietly erodes trust and culture.

This isn’t theory. It’s a data-backed session designed for HR leaders and learning and development (L&D) professionals who need to make smarter decisions about leadership training and executive development.

You’ll walk away with:

• Research-backed insights you can share with senior leaders
• Practical actions to improve team performance and trust
• A clearer view of where leadership development is heading next