Rob Kaplan, vice chairman of Goldman Sachs, distills the most important lessons from his Harvard Business School class on leadership. This video series can help anyone serving in a leadership capacity—in a business setting or within a family—to develop their distinct leadership style, identify and navigate blind spots, and align others around their vision.
In conversation with Meena Flynn, chair of Global Private Wealth Management, Kaplan discusses leadership as not solely innate charisma—but as a set of skills that can be practiced and refined over time. These insights come from decades in leadership positions across Goldman Sachs, Harvard Business School, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and several non-profit organizations.
Addressed in this video:
1. What makes a great leader
2. The mindset of great leaders
3. Challenges Kaplan navigated during his career that shaped his leadership philosophy
Addressed in this video:
1. Common reasons why leaders fail
2. Strategies for creating a consensus-driven culture
3. How to address blind spots
Addressed in this video:
1. Identifying your personal leadership style
2. Leading during different phases of life
3. Adapting your leadership style to the needs of a specific situation
Addressed in this video:
1. How to set an effective strategy
2. Advice on navigating the failure narrative
3. Understanding passion as fuel for high performance
This material is intended for educational purposes only and is provided solely on the basis that it will not constitute investment advice and will not form a primary basis for any personal or plan’s investment decisions. While it is based on information believed to be reliable, no warranty is given as to its accuracy or completeness and it should not be relied upon as such. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. (“Goldman Sachs”) is not a fiduciary with respect to any person or plan by reason of providing the material herein, information and opinions expressed by individuals other than Goldman Sachs employees do not necessarily reflect the view of Goldman Sachs. This material may not, without Goldman Sachs’ prior written consent, be (i) copied, photocopied or duplicated in any form, by any means, or (ii) distributed to any person that is not an employee, officer, director, or authorized agent of the recipient. This material is not an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security in any jurisdiction. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of money invested. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Neither asset diversification or investment in a continuous or periodic investment plan guarantees a profit or protects against a loss. Information and opinions provided herein are as of the date of this material only and are subject to change without notice.
Neither GS&Co., nor the Adviser provide legal advice to their clients, and all clients should consult with their own legal advisor regarding any potential strategy, investment, financial plan, estate plan or with respect to their interest in any employee benefit or retirement plan.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as both a broker-dealer and an investment adviser and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”).