John Kotter Quotes
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Most men had rather say a smart thing than do a good one. John P. Kotter, Leading Change.
— Josh Billings
Most people don't lead their own lives - they accept their lives
— John P. Kotter
No vision issue today is bigger than the question of efficiency versus some combination of innovation and customer service.
— John P. Kotter
Anyone in a large organization who thinks major change is impossible should probably get out.
— John P. Kotter
Great vision communication usually means heartfelt messages are coming from real human beings.
— John P. Kotter
Outsiders have the intuitive ability to continually view problems in fresh ways and to identify ineffective practices and traditions.
— John P. Kotter
Never underestimate the magnitude of the power of the forces that reinforce the status quo.
— John P. Kotter
Leaders establish the vision for the future and set the strategy for getting there.
— John P. Kotter
Valued achievements connect to people at a deeper level - and a deeper level can change behavior that is generally very difficult to change.
— John P. Kotter
transformation is a process, not an event
— John P. Kotter
A higher rate of urgency does not imply ever-present panic, anxiety, or fear. It means a state in which complacency is virtually absent.
— John P. Kotter
We see, we feel, we change.
— John P. Kotter
The central issue is never strategy, structure, culture, or systems. The core of the matter is always about changing the behavior of people.
— John P. Kotter
Leadership produces change. That is its primary function
— John P. Kotter
We keep a change in place by helping to create a new, supportive, and sufficiently strong organizational culture.
— John P. Kotter
Effective leaders help others to understand the necessity of change and to accept a common vision of the desired outcome.
— John P. Kotter
Without credible communication, and a lot of it, the hearts and minds of others are never captured.
— John P. Kotter
A culture truly changes only when a new way of operating has been shown to succeed over some minimum period of time.
— John P. Kotter
Changing behavior is less a matter of giving people analysis to influence their thoughts than helping them to see a truth to influence their feelings.
— John P. Kotter
Commercial organisations that operate responsibly have benefitted by increased revenues of 682% compared to 166% for those that don't
— John P. Kotter
Leadership is different from management, but not for the reasons most people think.
— John P. Kotter
The world has 6 billion people and counting. We need to help 500 million people become better leaders so that billions can benefit.
— John P. Kotter
Tradition is a very powerful force.
— John P. Kotter
Most US corporations today are over-managed and under-led. They need to develop their capacity to exercise leadership.
— John P. Kotter
We started Kotter International to improve leaders' ability to deal with big, important transformations in organizations - and in their lives.
— John P. Kotter
Without a sense of urgency , people ... won't make needed sacrafices. Instead they cling to the status quo and resist.' - Quoting John Kotter
— Adam M. Grant
In a change effort, culture comes last, not first.
— John P. Kotter
Leadership is about coping with change
— John P. Kotter
In an ever changing world, you never learn it all, even if you keep growing into your 90s.
— John P. Kotter
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.
— John P. Kotter
Motivation is not a thinking word; it's a feeling word.
— John P. Kotter
The heart of change is in the emotions.
— John P. Kotter
Leadership defines what the future should look like, aligns people with that vision, and inspires them to make it happen despite the obstacles.
— John P. Kotter
