Bob Kaplan is a partner with Kaplan DeVries Inc., which provides leadership consulting to individual executives and management teams. Previously, Kaplan played a senior role at the Center for Creative Leadership. He has consulted to many top executives over the years, and is the author of numerous articles as well as the book, Beyond Ambition: How Driven Managers Can Lead Better and Live Better.

Rob Kaiser, also a partner with Kaplan DeVries Inc., is director of¿research and development. Kaiser also coaches individual leaders, specializing in helping high potentials prepare for senior leadership roles. Previously, he served on the Center for Creative Leadership's research staff.