The better strategy is to focus on strengths and surround yourself with people who can complement your skills. However, you have to first do the analysis. — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share Image
“To improve your skills, you need to be receptive to constructive criticism and open to feeling uncomfortable.” — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share
I like films about people who figured out what they believed and had the guts to act on it in a way that added… — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share
“If you want to reach your potential, you must be willing to figure out what you believe and have the courage to act on… — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share
Leadership is a team sport - learning to work with others is a critical skill. This means articulating a clear vision, setting priorities, giving… — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share
Consistent alignment of capabilities and internal processes with the customer value proposition is the core of any strategy execution. — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share
Managing risk is very different from managing strategy. Risk management focuses on the negative-threats and failures rather than opportunities and successes. — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share
Reaching your potential is a disciplined process. Like losing weight or getting in shape - there is no final destination and it requires you… — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share
In my opinion, you have to have a vision for how you add value to others through your product or service. Why do you… — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share
You never do arrive at a destination. You have to work at it and take ownership of the process. What resonates at age 25… — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share
If you're the smartest person in the room, it can sometimes be hard to learn to delegate - the person to whom you're delegating… — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share
Rather than the word career, I prefer to discuss how you make a positive I pact on the world. This could mean raising your… — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share
Screening out peer pressure and conventional wisdom. It is so powerful, that most of us aren't even aware of how much it is influencing… — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share
Change efforts happen when a firm is out of alignment with achieving its vision. If the organization has broad buy-in on a clear vision,… — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share
Why do leaders fail? Isolation and inability to learn. They are afraid to express doubt, admit vulnerability or seek advice from subordinates. Leaders must… — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share
