Testimonials

Leapfrogging shows that breakthrough innovation isn’t just about technologies and products. While these may be important, the difference between success and failure often lies in leadership. Leadership today is about navigating disruptive change. Flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness are essential when pursuing and leading opportunities in uncharted territory – and Leapfrogging gives leadership and innovators everything they need to push boundaries.

I have long advocated for customer surprise, and now here comes Soren Kaplan advocating for strategic surprise. It is a concept every executive should harness, and Kaplan demonstrates that true breakthroughs in innovation should be surprises. And the most surprising thing of all: by following the approach outlined in Leapfrogging you will be assured of leading your organizations into creating such breakthroughs, and thereby transform your business.

I work with hundreds of CEOs and their ability to respond to “surprises” is one of today’s most critical factors for business success. Soren gets what it takes to help leaders shift their thinking to create breakthroughs and proactively drive change.

Soren’s presentation was unique, timely and relevant to our business challenges without a re-hash of common platitudes. He especially engaged with our entire leadership team, whether present in the room or attending remotely.

Soren listened to our objectives and delivered in a BIG way! His presentation was tailored to our company, relevant to our meeting theme, and was absolutely engaging and memorable! From the moment he walked off stage people were quoting his catchy sound bytes throughout the remainder of our event.

Working with Dr. Kaplan has taken our thinking on leadership to the next level, leapfrogging from one stimulating thought to the next. Dr. Kaplan offers what every organization needs to take innovation and performance to the next level, especially with the ever changing business environment and challenges we all face every day.

Soren was able to captivate, inspire, and transform a diverse group of physicians, nursing directors and senior leadership with a combination of a keynote and an applied workshop. The practical understanding of strategic innovation delivered in Soren’s relaxed style was the perfect beginning to our journey in developing a culture of innovation. His use of video, slides, and workshop techniques really made his messages stay with all who attended.

Soren’s keynote presentation to a group of up-and-coming high potential leaders and their senior leader mentors revealed how leaders at any stage in their careers can leapfrog over their assumptions to promote innovation in their organizations. His focus on practical application worked well with our globally diverse audience, while also providing a new way to look at creating breakthrough ideas.

As a professional conference organizer, we initially asked Soren to deliver a top level, executive education workshop to kickoff an event with over 300 C-Suite executives from the healthcare industry. The feedback was so outstanding we invited him back to lead a similar discussion at another event. Soren’s unique ability to tailor his message, facilitate collaboration, and push the thinking of senior executives, puts him in the top tier of speakers we work with.

Soren’s engaging keynote jump started our event and got the entire audience thinking about how we can transform the healthcare landscape. He tailored his message to our company, worked collaboratively, and delivered both strategic insights and practical ideas that we can use moving forward.