Leader Quotes by Robert S. Kaplan

9 Leader quotes by Robert S. Kaplan

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Robert S. Kaplan presents nine brief statements that get to the heart of strategic leadership. These snippets are handy reminders for anyone juggling vision and execution.

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As a leader, it is often better to ask the right questions and listen than to have all the answers.

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Without strong visionary leadership, no strategy will be executed effectively.

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There's a step that leaders need to take; they've got to understand themselves.

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There are three main areas of focus: vision, priorities and alignment. It is critical to articulate a clear vision - how do…

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Reaching your potential is a disciplined process. Like losing weight or getting in shape - there is no final destination and it…

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Authenticity is critical to leadership. That means trying to be yourself - this involves some self-disclosure, admitting what you don't know and…

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One reason leaders don't delegate is they haven't been sufficiently clear with the team regarding their vision and key priorities - so…

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If you're the smartest person in the room, it can sometimes be hard to learn to delegate - the person to whom…

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Why do leaders fail? Isolation and inability to learn. They are afraid to express doubt, admit vulnerability or seek advice from subordinates.…

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“To improve your skills, you need to be receptive to constructive criticism and open to feeling uncomfortable.”

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Leadership is a team sport - learning to work with others is a critical skill. This means articulating a clear vision, setting priorities, giving…

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Consistent alignment of capabilities and internal processes with the customer value proposition is the core of any strategy execution.

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Managing risk is very different from managing strategy. Risk management focuses on the negative-threats and failures rather than opportunities and successes.

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Reaching your potential is a disciplined process. Like losing weight or getting in shape - there is no final destination and it requires you…

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In my opinion, you have to have a vision for how you add value to others through your product or service. Why do you…

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You never do arrive at a destination. You have to work at it and take ownership of the process. What resonates at age 25…

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To help people with the struggle, I have to reveal my own struggles.

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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…

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Rather than the word career, I prefer to discuss how you make a positive I pact on the world. This could mean raising your…

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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…

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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,…

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