Interview with Professor Robert Kaplan, author of What to Ask the Person in the Mirror

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with Prof. Robert Kaplan, author of What to Ask the Person in the Mirror . Design/methodology/approach – The interview is conducted by an independent interviewer. Findings – Robert Steven Kaplan is a professor of management practice at Harvard Business School and former vice chairman of the Goldman Sachs Group. He is also co‐chairman of Draper Richards Kaplan, a global venture philanthropy firm. He advises numerous companies around the world. Practical implications – Professor Robert Kaplan examines the self‐development of leaders by giving practical insight on how a leader can ask the right questions. Originality/value – Leaders must learn how and what to question of themselves in order to become effective.