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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

John H. (Jack) Zenger

John H. (Jack) Zenger is the co-founder and
CEO of Zenger-Folkman, a professional serv-
ices firm providing consulting, leadership
development programs, and implementation
software for organizational effectiveness initia-
tives. He is considered a world expert in the
field of leadership development and is a highly
respected and sought-after speaker, consultant,
and executive coach.
Jack’s career has combined entrepreneurial,
corporate, and academic activities. In 1977, he
co-founded Zenger-Miller and served as its
president and CEO until 1991. The Wall
Street Journal named it one of the 10 best suppliers of executive development.
Because of his contributions to the field of leadership development and
training, Jack was inducted into the Human Resources Development Hall of
Fame. His colleagues in the training industry awarded him the “Thought
Leadership Award” in 2007. He was honored as a distinguished citizen by the
Stanford Area Council of Boy Scouts of America. He received a doctorate in
business administration from the University of Southern California, an MBA
degree from UCLA, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Brigham
Young University.