Joe Folkman
Renowned psychometrician and co-founder of Zenger Folkman, known for leading large-scale leadership research and 360-degree assessment analysis.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 12min
Episode 180: The Generational Trust Myth—Why Behavior Beats Age Every Time
In this engaging discussion, renowned psychometrician Joe Folkman, co-founder of Zenger Folkman, debunks the myth that trust in leadership is tied to age. Drawing from data on 80,336 leaders, he reveals a U-shaped trust curve—trust peaks early, dips mid-career, and rises again later. Folkman emphasizes that observable behaviors, particularly relationships, expertise, and consistency, are key to building trust across generations. He challenges stereotypes about younger leaders and highlights the importance of collaboration and follow-through in enhancing credibility.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 18min
Episode 161: Then and Now—How the Pandemic Boosted Leadership Effectiveness
Joe Folkman, a renowned psychometrician from Zenger Folkman, reveals surprising data on leadership during the pandemic. Contrary to expectations, leadership effectiveness soared globally, with significant boosts in competencies like learning agility. Leaders demonstrated enhanced adaptability and communication, earning higher levels of trust through transparent decision-making. Joe discusses how this crisis transformed leadership styles, making leaders more responsive to their teams’ needs and better equipped for future challenges.
