John Kotter quotes - page 3

If the culture you have is radically different from an 'experiment and take-risk' culture, then you have a big change you going to have to make - and no little gimmicks are going to do it for you. (John Kotter)
In an ever changing world, you never learn it all, even if you keep growing into your 90s. View quote
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The most general lesson to be learned from the more successful cases is that the change process goes through a series of phases that, in total, usually require a considerable length of time. Skipping steps creates only the illusion of speed and never produces satisfactory results. View quote
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The rate of change in the business world is not going to slow down anytime soon. If anything, competition in most industries will probably speed up over the next few decades. Enterprises everywhere will be presented with even more terrible hazards and wonderful opportunities, driven by the globalization of the economy along with related technological and social trends. View quote
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Most US corporations today are over-managed and under-led. They need to develop their capacity to exercise leadership. View quote
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Most people don't lead their own lives - they accept their lives. View quote
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Outsiders have the intuitive ability to continually view problems in fresh ways and to identify ineffective practices and traditions. View quote
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Great communicators have an appreciation for positioning. They understand the people they're trying to reach and what they can and can't hear. They send their message in through an open door rather than trying to push it through a wall. View quote
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Leadership is about coping with change. View quote
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We know that leadership is very much related to change. As the pace of change accelerates, there is naturally a greater need for effective leadership. View quote
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Complacency is almost always the product of success or perceived success. (John Kotter)
Great leaders motivate large groups of individuals to improve the human condition. View quote
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Over the years I have become convinced that we learn best - and change - from hearing stories that strike a chord within us ... Those in leadership positions who fail to grasp or use the power of stories risk failure for their companies and for themselves. View quote
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People are more inclined to be drawn in if their leader has a compelling vision. Great leaders help people get in touch with their own aspirations and then will help them forge those aspirations into a personal vision. View quote
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Leadership is different from management, but not for the reasons most people think. View quote
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A leader needs enough understanding to fashion an intelligent strategy. View quote
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Great leadership does not mean running away from reality. Sometimes the hard truths might just demoralize the company, but at other times sharing difficulties can inspire people to take action that will make the situation better. View quote
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Commercial organisations that operate responsibly have benefitted by increased revenues of 682% compared to 166% for those that don't. View quote
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