Summary: In this edition of Edgewise Robert Kaplan, author of What to Ask the Person in the Mirror: Critical Questions for Becoming a More Effective Leader and Reaching Your Potential, describes the importance of self-management in creating a superb work culture. Robert explains the role of giving and taking honest feedback and which questions you need to ask yourself and which to ask colleagues across all levels of management. Tune in and also learn tips from Robertrsquo;s leadership roadmap, including determining when it is ok to say ldquo;nordquo; and how to take ownership of your leadership pipeline. Robert Kaplan is a professor of management practice at Harvard Business School, as well as a co-chairman of Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, a global venture philanthropy firm. He advises numerous companies around the world. Prior to joining Harvard in 2005, Robert was vice chairman of the Goldman Sachs Group. For additional training on this topic, consider these AMA seminars: *Stepping Up to Leadership: A Course for Administrative Professionals *Leadership and Team Development for Managerial Success *Preparing for Leadership: What it Takes to Take the Lead To learn more, read these AMACOM Books: *The Little Book of Leadership Development, by Scott J. Allen, Mitchell Kusy *The AMA Handbook of Leadership, by Marshall Goldsmith, John Baldoni, Sarah McArthur *The Bible on Leadership, by Lorin Woolfe
