“Vision and priorities should precede actions. Actions should be judged through the prism of how the firm adds value and the key competencies it seeks to build.” ActionValuesVisionPrioritiesFirmJudged Author:Robert S. Kaplan
“Rather than the word career, I prefer to discuss how you make a positive I pact on the world. This could mean raising your children, professional activities, non-profit work, or various other actions you take that impact others. I have found that, at all ages, people want to be needed and play a role in impacting the world.” PeopleWorldMeanChildrenAgeActionOur ChildrenVariousYour ChildrenPact Author:Robert S. Kaplan
“There is usually a clock in our heads regarding decisions we make and the course of our lives. Sometimes this clock is helpful in that it get us to move rather than put off key actions. Other times, it creates us false sense of urgency that can cause us to overreact, lost patience and make poor decisions. In raising this issue in my book, I want people to be aware of the clock in their heads and question whether that clock is helping or hindering the quality of each particular decision.” PeopleBookSometimesHelpingActionMovingDecisionPoorQualityClockHelpfulUrgency Author:Robert S. Kaplan
“The vision must be realistic - it has to be based on clear distinctive competencies. Again, what would the world lose if you didn't exist? A vision is very powerful because it gives you a basis to judge every action you take. Every action should be viewed through the prism of whether it furthers the vision.” WorldGivingActionPowerfulVisionJudgingRealisticVery Powerful Author:Robert S. Kaplan
