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John Zenger and Joseph Folkman

Speed

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What Will You Learn?

Leadership velocity determines organizational success – Speed reveals eight behaviors that accelerate execution without sacrificing quality.

This comprehensive leadership speed summary and key takeaways show:

  • Fast and Right - Best leaders combine quick decisions with consistent accuracy
  • Eight Accelerators - Remove obstacles, build energy, and create urgency systematically
  • Speed Cascades - Leader pace sets tempo for entire organization
  • Quality Integration - Build excellence into speed rather than checking later



What most summaries miss: Their "Leadership Speedometer" measures and improves decision velocity.

Begin Click.Apply.Grow™ today: Time decisions tomorrow. Remove one obstacle. Increase meeting pace. Fast leaders drive 52% higher team performance.

Speed wins. Hesitation loses.

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About the Author

John Zenger and Joseph Folkman are leadership development authorities known for creating one of the most research-based and practical models of leadership effectiveness.

Co-authors of “The Extraordinary Leader” and co-founders of Zenger Folkman, they’ve built data-driven leadership programs adopted by organizations worldwide. Their 360-degree feedback and competency-based frameworks have influenced thousands of executives.

What sets John and Joseph apart: They bring science to leadership—turning intuition into measurable development pathways.

Organizations using their Extraordinary Leader framework report increased employee engagement, stronger leadership pipelines, and improved organizational performance.

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