Intersections17 Juni 2025

Monetary Policy, Mentorship & The Future of America with Rob Kaplan

Rob Kaplan, former President of the Dallas Federal Reserve, takes us through his remarkable journey across three major arenas: finance, academia, and public service. From his days on the Goldman Sachs management committee to shaping U.S. monetary policy, Kaplan shares powerful lessons on leadership, economic foresight, mentoring future leaders, and the strategic risks facing the U.S. economy today. He unpacks everything from Fed decision-making and global competitiveness to AI, tariffs, and why listening might be the most underrated skill in business.

In This Episode

[00:45] From Markets to Mission: Kaplan’s early fascination with finance and his journey through Goldman Sachs

[06:50] Learning to Lead: The importance of mentoring, listening, and building strong teams

[15:30] Harvard Years & Learning to Teach: Why academia changed how he managed economists at the Fed

[20:00] Inside the Fed: What really happens in those high-stakes policy meetings

[26:10] Structural vs. Cyclical Thinking: Why this distinction matters in economic forecasting

[32:00] Tariffs, Tax Bills & Tension: Breaking down current U.S. fiscal and trade policy moves

[38:20] Global Economic Risk & Reserve Currency Reality

[43:00] Productivity, AI, and the Long Game for Growth

[48:00] Education, Skills Training & What Keeps Rob Up at Night

[53:40] Trust, Institutions, and America's Competitive Advantage

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