Helping and serving others reinforces the connection people have with their colleagues, but it also increases our sense of well-being and can lower depression. So what does the world need right now? In this episode, we are exploring the behaviors of those who are deemed, helpful leaders.

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Finding and Becoming a Helpful Leader– Article by Joe Folkman

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If a basketball, football, or baseball team wins nine games out of 10, most people assume that this is an outstanding team. Sports teams do not win every game. It would not be that entertaining to watch the games if they did. But what if a person delivers on their commitments nine times out of 10 times? That sounds like a pretty good record; people do not need to be perfect after all. The big problem with a 90% win record is what people tend to remember when you fail to deliver expected results. In this podcast episode, we discuss the value of consistency and how to cultivate it.

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The Real Value of Consistency– Article by Joe Folkman

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Many people assume that it’s possible for a person to be an effective leader without being really likable. After all, work isn’t a popularity contest. That is technically true, but you may not like the odds. In this episode, we’re revealing why even if you’re a senior leader or project manager you still should care if people like you.

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I’m the Boss? Why Should I Care if You Like Me?– Harvard Business Review Article by Jack Zenger & Joe Folkman

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An essential skill we need in practically every life scenario is the ability to analyze and solve problems. While we would all love to have someone to do the work for us, most of the time, we need to figure it out ourselves. So what kind of skills do practically perfect problem solvers possess? That is what we are answering in this episode.

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8 Consistent Behaviors of Practically Perfect Problem Solvers–Article by Joe Folkman

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Too many managers avoid giving any kind of feedback, regardless of whether it’s positive or negative. If you work for a boss who doesn’t provide feedback, it’s easy to feel rudderless. In this episode, we will discuss how to improve at work when you’re not getting feedback.

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How to Improve at Work When You’re Not Getting Feedback– Harvard Business Review Article by Jack Zenger & Joe Folkman

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Perhaps you have seen the Where’s Waldo? books. When placed in a crowd or a complex surrounding, Waldo is an odd individual who becomes difficult to find. Often, when a leader fails to be a good role model or sets a bad example, they believe that their actions will be hidden, much like Waldo. In reality, when a leader sets a bad example, they are more like an onstage actor with a spotlight shining directly on them. In this episode, we’re revealing how to spot and eliminate poor role models from your organization.

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How to Spot and Eliminate Poor Role Models from Your Organization–Article by Joe Folkman

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It’s that time of year to make plans and whether you’ve been at your job for many years or are just beginning it always helps to keep in mind some ways that you can impress your boss and progress in your career path. In this episode, we’re sharing our research on five different ways to stand out this year.

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5 Ways to Impress Your Boss in 2021– Forbes Article by Joe Folkman

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Ask 100 people if they have good common sense, and more than 95% will tell you they do. Ask them if they are good coaches, and almost as many will say yes. Executives we talk to assume that if they’re good managers, then being a good coach is like your shadow on a sunny day. It just naturally follows. But what if it doesn’t. In this episode, we are discussing how to find the balance between coaching and managing.

Join us on January 25 & 27 for our award-winning development experience, The Extraordinary Coach!  You’ll learn the framework, mindset, and skills to help others grow.

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Finding the Balance Between Coaching and Managing– Harvard Business Review Article by Jack Zenger & Joe Folkman

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Demand for coaching within organizations is exploding. Yet certain barriers seem to be blocking the way for coaching to reach its full potential. In this episode, we will discuss the expanding access to coaching and the best practices every leader and organization should follow.

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Expanding Access to Coaching–  Article by Jack Zenger

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Thanks for tuning into The 90th Percentile Podcast this year.

In the book, Blueprint, the Yale scholar Nikolas Christakis, argues that over time we have developed a set of highly beneficial social features that lead us to love, community, friendships, and cooperation.  He contends that we cannot escape our overall blueprint for goodness.  After reviewing scientific evidence from both the animal and human spheres, he concludes:

“This project of evolutionary sociology reveals that humans everywhere are pre-wired to make a particular kind of society—one full of love, friendship, cooperation, and learning.

We wish you and your family, and your firm, a joyous Holiday and our optimism that 2022 will be an even better year.

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