THE PERSON IN THE MIRROR  

Robert S. Kaplan

Rob Kaplan is a Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School and author of What to Ask the Person in the Mirror: Critical Questions for Becoming a More Effective Leader and Reaching Your Potential. He is also co-chairman of Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, a global venture philanthropy firm. Prior to joining Harvard Business School, Rob served as Vice Chairman of The Goldman Sachs Group, with oversight responsibility for the Investment Banking and Investment Management Divisions. @Robskaplan


On Ethics, You Set the Tone

It's up to you to set the example for ethical behavior at your company. Don't kid yourself that your employees aren't watching.  Read story

Have You Checked Your Assumptions Lately?

The worst decisions leaders make are the ones based on assumptions they never even acknowledge, let alone challenge.  Read story

How to Lead Through Uncertainty

In a tough economy, the worst thing to lose isn't money. It's credibility as a leader. Here are three key things great leaders do in scary economic times..  Read story

3 Steps to Winning over Your Employees

Be a little vulnerable, show a little interest in your employees' lives and listen to what they think. It's basic, human stuff. Which is the whole point.  Read story

Searching for a Leader? Try looking in the Mirror

Leadership is about figuring out what you believe and having the courage to act on it.  Read story

What's Your Story? How Personal Narratives Impact Leadership

Everyone has a success story and a failure story. Which is in your mind when you're making a big decision?  Read story

Do You Need a Coach? Look To Your Staff

A good coach is someone who sees you in action day in and day out and is highly motivated to help you improve. Who does that sound like?  Read story

Are You a Coach?

To give your employees real feedback requires observation, preparation and follow up. It starts with you.  Read story

Are You Truly Focused on Your Top Priorities?

Two essential steps for success: Target no more than three to five tasks you must do extremely well. Then make sure everyone on your team knows what they are.  Read story

Are You Wasting Your Most Valuable Asset?

Surely you agree that you should spend most of your time on your company's top priorities and less on what doesn't matter. So, uh, why don't you?  Read story

Do You Have a Vision For Your Company? Are You Sure?

You know you have a vision for your company. So why are so many employees unsure what it is?  Read story

Great Leaders Don’t Have to Know All the Answers

Everyone thinks successful leaders always know what to say and the right course to take. They don't. But they do know the right questions to ask. Namely, these.  Read story