Jack Zenger

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Leadership Development Expert & Behavioral Scientist; Co-Founder & CEO at Zenger Folkman; Author of "The Extraordinary Leader"

Midway, UT, USA

Jack Zenger Biography

Dr. Jack Zenger was a significant figure in leadership development, with a career spanning more than five decades that integrated entrepreneurial, corporate, and academic pursuits. Zenger was the co-founder and CEO of Zenger Folkman, a professional services firm specializing in consulting, leadership development programs, and implementation software for organizational effectiveness. As a behavioral scientist, author, and consultant, he contributed as a national columnist for Forbes and Harvard Business Review. Zenger held a doctorate in business administration from the University of Southern California, an MBA from UCLA, and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Brigham Young University.

Before co-founding Zenger Folkman, Zenger held leadership roles across multiple sectors. He served as vice president of human resources for Syntex Corporation and later co-founded Zenger-Miller, where he was president and CEO. Zenger-Miller was recognized by The Wall Street Journal as a top 10 supplier of executive development. Following the acquisition of Zenger-Miller by Times Mirror Corporation, Zenger served as group vice president for Times Mirror and later as president of Provant, a publicly traded company comprising 21 training organizations. His academic experience included faculty positions at the University of Southern California and the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

After an attempt at retirement, Zenger co-founded Zenger Folkman with Joe Folkman, establishing a firm that utilized a large database of 360-degree feedback assessments to analyze leadership effectiveness. The firm provided insights from one million 360-degree feedback assessments from more than 75,000 leaders. Zenger developed multiple award-winning leadership programs, influencing Fortune 500 companies and contributing to the evolution of the training and development industry.

Zenger authored or co-authored 15 books on leadership and coaching. His publications include "The Extraordinary Leader: Turning Good Managers into Great Leaders," "The Extraordinary Coach," "The Inspiring Leader," "How to Be Exceptional," "Speed," and "Results-Based Leadership," which was named Best Business Book of 2000 by the Society for Human Resource Development. He also published hundreds of articles for various outlets, including Harvard Business Review, and served as a columnist for Forbes.

Throughout his career, Zenger received numerous honors in the field of leadership development and human resources. He was recognized with the American Society for Training and Development's Lifetime Achievement in Workplace Learning and Performance Award and was named Top Leader of the Year by HR.com. Zenger was inducted into the Human Resources Development Hall of Fame and received a Thought Leader award from the International Society for Performance Improvement and Workplace Learning. He was also listed among the top 100 minds on leadership and received a second Thought Leader award for his continued contributions with Joe Folkman. Zenger served as chairman of the board of trustees of Utah Valley University and as a regent for the higher education system in Utah. His legacy continues through the research, frameworks, and organizations he established, reflecting a career dedicated to advancing leadership standards globally.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/04/2026.

Jack Zenger Videos

Meat and Potatoes: Dr. Jack Zenger, and Dr. Joseph Folkman

Meat and Potatoes: Dr. Jack Zenger, and Dr. Joseph Folkman

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jack Zenger and Dr. Joseph Folkman who are the co-founders of Zenger|Folkman. We learn how they work with...

Sue Padernacht: Building a Culture of Feedback with Dr. Jack Zenger

Sue Padernacht: Building a Culture of Feedback with Dr. Jack Zenger

Episode 3: This interview with Dr. Jack Zenger provides leaders the business case, benefits, and mindset of creating a culture of feedback to build...

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