Episode #344
The Versatile Leader with Rob Kaiser
Send us Fan Mail Rob Kaiser is a road-worn veteran of executive selection and development in the C-suite and the author of five books, including The Versatile Leader and Fear Your Strengths (both with Bob Kaplan), along with Executive Selection, Filling the Leadership Pipeline, and The Perils of Accentuating the Positive. His work has also appeared in hundreds of peer-reviewed articles in behavioral science and business press, as well as in professional presentations. In the late 1990s, Rob's research identified versatility, the capacity to balance seemingly opposing leadership behaviors such as forceful and enabling, or strategic and operational, as the single most important capability for leading in a fast-paced world of disruptive change. That insight was ahead of its time and still shapes how he thinks about leadership today. Based on that research, Rob created a suite of tools that place versatility at the core of leadership assessment and development, including the patented Leadership Versatility Index 360, the Integrated Personality Summary, and the Progress Report. He and his firm, Kaiser Leadership Solutions, put these ideas into practice every day, helping companies assess, identify, select, and develop executives who build strong teams and great cultures that deliver outstanding business results. A Few Quotes From This Episode “A strength can become a weakness through overuse." "There's only one person in the world you can't see." (Temple of Apollo) - "Know thyself. Nothing in excess. Surety brings ruin." Resources The Versatile Leader: Make the Most of Your Strengths Without Overdoing It Fear Your Strengths: What You Are Best At Could Be Your Biggest Problem Kaiser Leadership Solutions Leadership Versatility Index (LVI) 360 About The International Leadership Association (ILA) The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Attend The Global Conference in Toronto, October 28-31. About Scott J. Allen Website Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders My Approach to Hosting The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple , Spotify , or your platform of choice. ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles. You can learn more about my work on my Website .
