Jack Zenger

Jack Zenger

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder and CEO of Zenger Folkman; Expert on Leadership, Teamwork and Change

Jack Zenger Biography

John H. Jack Zenger is the co-founder and CEO of Zenger Folkman, a professional services firm providing consulting, leadership development programs and implementation software for organizational effectiveness initiatives. 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. Dr. Zenger speaks on a variety of topics, including Leadership Development, Motivation, Employee Engagement, Teamwork & Collaboration, and Change Management.

His 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 St. Journal named it one of the 10 best suppliers of executive development. He later became the President of Provant, a publicly traded combination of 21 companies in the training industry. From 1966 to 1977 he was Vice President of Human Resources for Syntex Corporation, and from 1992 to 1996 was a Group Vice President of the Times Mirror Corporation.

His academic experience includes serving on the faculty at USC and later teaching at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

In 2011, he was honored with the American Society of Training and Development's Lifetime Achievement in Workplace Learning and Performance Award, given to a sole recipient per year. Because of his contributions to the field of leadership development and training, he 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 and his wife Holly both received honorary doctoral degrees from Utah Valley University.

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. He served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Utah Valley University and currently is a Regent for the higher education system in the State of Utah.

Dr. Zenger has authored or co-authored 50 articles on leadership, productivity, e-learning, training and measurement. He is the co-author of several books on leadership, Results-Based Leadership, voted by SHRM as the Best Business Book in the year 2000, and the best selling The Extraordinary Leader: Turning Good Managers into Great Leaders, as well as Handbook for Leaders, The Inspiring Leader: Unlocking the Secrets of How Extraordinary Leaders Motivate and The Extraordinary Coach: How the Best Leaders Help Others Grow. He is the author of two books on productivity improvement: Not just for CEO's – Sure-Fire Success Secrets for the Leader in Each of Us and Making 2 + 2 = 5: 22 Action Steps to Boost Productivity. He is a co-author of three books on teams, including the best selling, Self-Directed Work Teams: The New American Challenge, Leading Teams and Keeping Teams on Track.

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Jack Zenger Videos

Meat and Potatoes: Dr. Jack Zenger, and Dr. Joseph Folkman
Sue Padernacht: Building a Culture of Feedback with Dr. Jack Zenger

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What topics does Jack Zenger speak about?

Jack Zenger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Change Management, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Business Leadership, Human Resources, Personal Growth, Leadership, Business, Future of Work and Strategic Leadership.

Where does Jack Zenger travel from?

Jack Zenger generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Jack Zenger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Change Management, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jack Zenger for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Jack Zenger generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Mark DeVolder and Dr. Jackie Freiberg. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jack Zenger for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/09/2024.

Jack Zenger Videos

Meat and Potatoes: Dr. Jack Zenger, and Dr. Joseph Folkman
Sue Padernacht: Building a Culture of Feedback with Dr. Jack Zenger

Jack Zenger Reviews

  • It was a pleasure to meet and work with Jack. He is a quality, high caliber speaker and had good content. Thank you for all your help. Will definitely be contacting you all again soon.
    Smartsheet - Jun 28 2018

  • How do I book Jack Zenger to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jack Zenger for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jack Zenger, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jack Zenger or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jack Zenger for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jack Zenger, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jack Zenger are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jack Zenger, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jack Zenger speak about?

    Jack Zenger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Change Management, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Business Leadership, Human Resources, Personal Growth, Leadership, Business, Future of Work and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does Jack Zenger travel from?

    Jack Zenger generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jack Zenger?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jack Zenger for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jack Zenger for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jack Zenger or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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