Leading Blog

AUGUST 19, 2011

While we might like to think otherwise, here is a fact about successful leaders: Successful leaders go through significant periods of time in which they feel confused, discouraged, and unsure of themselves and their decisions. And un successful leaders go through the same thing. Succession Planning and Delegation.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 9, 2012

Leapfrogging: Harness the Power of Surprise for Business Breakthroughs Soren Kaplan Berrett-Koehler Publishers (2012) The power and value of serendipity on the other side of complexity As I began to read this book, I was reminded of an observation by Oliver Wendell Holmes: “I wouldn’t give a fig for simplicity this side of complexity but [.].

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Coaching Tip

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

In her timely new book, " TALENT WANTS TO BE FREE ," Professor Orly Lobel challenges conventional wisdom about competition, secrecy, motivation and creativity to reveal how our "War for Talent" is backfiring on our quest for innovation. We have all been trained that the more control we have, the more successful we will be.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 19, 2012

Soren Kaplan in Leapfrogging Kaplan offers a “finding your future [.]. Preparation prevents reaction. Prepare for future failures so you won’t end up caught in the snare of fear. One way to combat our fears is to hit them head-on.”

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Coaching Tip

JULY 25, 2012

We have all been trained that the more control we have, the more successful we will be. That's why on Amazon every management book with the word "surprise" in its title is about how to avoid or prevent the phenomena. In LEAPFROGGING , author Soren Kaplan reveals why this command-and-control mindset is exactly what stymies innovation.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 3, 2013

I asked the “expert on surprise,” Soren Kaplan, “If you could [.]. Extraordinary leaders realize surprise is a catalyst not an enemy. Reject surprises to your own peril. Surprise energizes innovation.

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Mills Scofield

APRIL 15, 2012

That’s why I was thrilled when my friend and one of business model innovation’s gurus, Saul Kaplan , wrote a must read book sharing his real world experiences - The Business Model Innovation Factory. If you want your organization to survive and thrive well into the 21 st Century, read this book. 1] Kaplan, Saul.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 1, 2012

The more fearful we are the more pessimistic we grow about the future,” Soren Kaplan, author of, Leapfrogging: Harnessing the Power of Surprise for Business Breakthroughs. [.]. I’m a huge fan of “just go do something,” but a world filled with options and uncertainty paralyzes. When fear prevents the next step, pessimism prevails.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JULY 1, 2011

Marketing to Women: How to Understand, Reach, and Increase Your Share of the Largest Market Segment Marti Barletta Kaplan Business (2002) How to Succeed in the World’s Largest Market Segment In this uniquely informative volume, Barletta answers three separate but related questions: “What makes women a worthwhile market?”, “Why market differently (..)

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First Friday Book Synopsis

MAY 27, 2013

I hope that at least a few of these recent posts will be of interest to you: BOOK REVIEWS Breaking Out: How to Build Influence in a World of Competing Ideas John Butman What You’re Really Meant to Do: A Roadmap for Reaching Your Unique Potential Robert Steven Kaplan The UnStoppables: Tapping Your Entrepreneurial […].

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LDRLB

MAY 8, 2013

All companies, whether they are successful with innovation or not, have one thing in common: they have their own “personalities.” Entire books, courses, and graduate school programs have focused on the topic. Innovation Leadership creativity innovation kaplan organizational culture' So how do you do it?

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Six Disciplines

APRIL 27, 2011

What makes Six Disciplines for Excellence different from other business improvement books? ”We interrupt our coverage of meaningless business books to review a book that made the cut: Six Disciplines for Excellence by Gary Harpst. “But the book doesn't stop there! ” (David Rothacker, Rothacker Reviews).

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JUNE 30, 2013

I hope that at least a few of these recent posts will be of interest to you: BOOK REVIEWS Adapt: Why Success Always Starts with Failure Tim Harford Lifehacker: The Guide to Working Smarter, Faster, and BetterAdam Pash and Gina Trapani Negotiation Brian Tracy What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures Malcolm Gladwell Managers as […].

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Six Disciplines

AUGUST 1, 2011

Key highlights from the interview: The research that Dr Robert Kaplan, myself and our colleagues at the Palladium Group have done over the years indicate that there are five common principle s that are found in successful companies. You will find that every successful organization has mastered those five principles.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 24, 2017

Kaplan and David P. My research revealed that in successful executions leaders identified three common broad themes present throughout the journey of translating the strategy into action. Robin Speculand’s latest book is Excellence in Execution – HOW to Implement Your Strategy. Norton and their Palladium associates.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Kaplan in his recently published book, What to Ask the Person in the Mirror: Critical Questions for Becoming a More Effective Leader and Reaching Your Potential, published by Harvard Business School Press (2011). Here are some invaluable ideas provided by Robert S.

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Six Disciplines

AUGUST 1, 2011

Key highlights from the interview: The research that Dr Robert Kaplan, myself and our colleagues at the Palladium Group have done over the years indicate that there are five common principle s that are found in successful companies. You will find that every successful organization has mastered those five principles.

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LDRLB

APRIL 23, 2012

This is a guest post form Soren Kaplan. Soren is the Managing Principal of InnovationPoint, an Adjunct Professor within the Imagineering Academy at NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands and the author of the new book Leapfrogging: Harness the Power of Surprise for Business Breakthroughs.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 1, 2012

The more fearful we are the more pessimistic we grow about the future,” Soren Kaplan, author of, Leapfrogging: Harnessing the Power of Surprise for Business Breakthroughs. [.]. I’m a huge fan of “just go do something,” but a world filled with options and uncertainty paralyzes. When fear prevents the next step, pessimism prevails.

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Six Disciplines

OCTOBER 4, 2011

In their 2008 book "The Execution Premium: Linking Strategy to Operations for Competitive Advantage" (Harvard Business School Press), Harvard professors Dr. Robert S. Kaplan and Dr. David P. By creating a closed-loop management system, companies can avoid such shortfalls.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 15, 2011

In his book, Better Under Pressure , Justin Menkes, interviewed Ralph Larsen, retired CEO of Johnson and Johnson. Great leaders have the wisdom to know what actions are needed and necessary to achieve success. Bibliography Kaplan, R.E. Thornton is the author of numerous articles and 13 books on management and leadership.

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Six Disciplines

OCTOBER 4, 2011

In their 2008 book "The Execution Premium: Linking Strategy to Operations for Competitive Advantage" (Harvard Business School Press), Harvard professors Dr. Robert S. Kaplan and Dr. David P. By creating a closed-loop management system, companies can avoid such shortfalls.

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LDRLB

JULY 17, 2012

In the book, the Innovator’s DNA , Clayton Christensen and colleagues list five behaviors that characterize innovative leaders: associational thinking, questioning, observing, networking and experimenting. Five personal leadership competencies are essential for success in today’s environment: A Leapfrogging Mindset.

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LDRLB

APRIL 23, 2012

This is a guest post form Soren Kaplan. Soren is the Managing Principal of InnovationPoint, an Adjunct Professor within the Imagineering Academy at NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands and the author of the new book Leapfrogging: Harness the Power of Surprise for Business Breakthroughs.

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Coaching Tip

AUGUST 26, 2015

That is to say, your success is inextricably linked to the activities and contributions of others. Source: Robert Steven Kaplan: What You Really Need to Lead: The Power of Thinking and Acting Like an Owner. On the contrary, it is a journey that requires consistent diligence, focus, and attention. However, you can't do this alone. .

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The Empowered Buisness

JULY 6, 2015

Lots of prestige in owning a nice, new car; lookin’ successful. This older model doesn’t really send a message that I’m successful. Dan is also the author of 5 books, including the #1 business best-seller, Sales Autopsy (Kaplan, 2006). TO (Gain, Benefits). AWAY (Pain, Problems. New, unique color, nobody else has it.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 23, 2011

A free book Newly Promoted into a Managerial Post? Measuring performance of the MD through hard, soft, personal and strategic measurements and bring all these measurements together in a coherent manner. Related Content: Decision Making and Overcoming Indecisiveness To what extent does your organisation value Authentic Leadership?

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 23, 2011

A free book Newly Promoted into a Managerial Post? Measuring performance of the MD through hard, soft, personal and strategic measurements and bring all these measurements together in a coherent manner. Related Content: Decision Making and Overcoming Indecisiveness To what extent does your organisation value Authentic Leadership?

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 14, 2013

Check out these new and forthcoming books from HBR Press: What You''re Really Meant to Do: A Road Map for Reaching Your Unique Potential. By Robert Steven Kaplan. How do you create your own definition of success — and reach your unique potential? Building a fulfilling life and career can be a daunting challenge.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 26, 2017

There’s no shortage of articles, books, and talks on the subject. Of course, these are steps to advance major strategic goals, but the emphasis should be on executing specific changes — with each success followed by a new round of more-ambitious goals to tackle. Maria Galybina/iStock. Change management is having its moment.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 8, 2015

Deciding what books to take was a bit trickier. In the end, I decided to bring only one: The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World with Kindness by Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval. The most successful strategists are tough and intensely curious: tabloid reporters without the mean streak. Need proof?

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The organization now has guidelines and data on over 100 product categories from bread, books, and computers to clothing, TVs, and toys. Rob Kaplan, Director of Sustainability at Walmart, gave an example of this important difference using electronics. In the end, the success or failure of this initiative will depend on us.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 7, 2016

Professors Steve Kaplan at the University of Chicago and Morten Sorensen at Copenhagen Business School have analyzed over 2,600 ghSMART assessments of candidates for C-suite positions and concluded that boards often overweight amicability in their hiring decisions.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 30, 2015

Leadership & Managing People Book. Robert Steven Kaplan. If you knew you were going to be highly successful in your career, what job would you pursue today? This article was adapted from What You’re Really Meant to Do , by Robert Steven Kaplan. Adapted from. Add to Cart.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 6, 2013

One business-school professor actually wrote a book called, Everything I Know about Business I Learned from the Grateful Dead.). Back when the band was at the height of its powers, Bill Graham, the legendary rock promoter, was asked why the Grateful Dead were so successful.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2018

About the Research This article is based on research conducted over 10 years in support of our 2018 book The CEO Next Door. Executives who saw their mistakes as failures were 50% less successful than those who took a more learning/growth-oriented approach.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 9, 2015

“The proper goal for any health care delivery system is to improve the value delivered to patients … To properly manage value, both outcomes and cost must be measured at the patient level,” Harvard’s Robert Kaplan and Michael Porter tell us. But, why do we only define patient value by outcomes and cost? Insight Center.

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