Confidence is the sweet spot between arrogance and despair-consisting of positive expectations for favorable outcomes. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Confidence is contagious, but so is failure. Even the Yankees will lose if you persuade them that they will. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
If world problems feel too big to tackle, think small. Step by step. Small wins build confidence, lead the way to change. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Confidence isn't optimism or pessimism, and it's not a character attribute. It's the expectation of a positive outcome. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Winning becomes easier over time as the cornerstones of confidence become habits. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Confidence makes you willing to try harder and attracts the kind of support from others that makes "winning" possible. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Confidence is the bridge connecting expectations and performance, investment and results. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Sometimes you lose - perhaps because you play against the very best, or because surprises happen - but if there is organizational… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Innovation is an outgrowth of initiative, and initiative - taking positive actions in a belief that your actions can make a difference… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Confidence is not lodged in people's brains, it comes from the support system that surrounds them. Let's not confuse confidence overall with… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
"Leadership" is a big topic today. We know that the world - nations and communities in addition to companies - needs more… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Sports is a perfect activity in which to see streaks and cycles, organizational and otherwise, in action - and to watch confidence… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Those enjoying winning streaks thus win twofold. They win not only the game but also the right to greater self-determination. They become… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Confidence is not just in people's heads; it comes from the culture of the organization. It's easier to expect success when working… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Not everyone in an organization is in a position to accumulate power through competent performance because most people are just carrying out the ordinary… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share
I wonder whether there has been too much emphasis on teaching women to conform, to fit into the system. Certainly that suits conservative organizations… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share
After years of telling corporate citizens to 'trust the system,' many companies must relearn instead to trust their people - and encourage their people… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share
Creativity is a lot like looking at the world through a kaleidoscope. You look at a set of elements, the same ones everyone else… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share
The difference between "winners" and "losers" is not whether they face obstacles and setbacks - we all do, and it is inevitable that plans… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share
Friendly people are caring people, eager to provide encouragement and support when needed most. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share
I've been looking at companies that are on a positive path vs. a negative path and I've come to use the language of sports,… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share
Power stems from 'rainmaking,' as law firms put it: the ability to bring resources into the company. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share
Leaders must pick causes they won't abandon easily, remain committed despite setbacks, and communicate their big ideas over and over again in every encounter. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share
Companies used to be able to function with autocratic bosses. We don't live in that world anymore. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share
Everything looks like a failure in the middle. In neary every change project, doubt is cast on the original vision because problems are mounting… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share
Confidence is not lodged in people's brains, it comes from the support system that surrounds them. Let's not confuse confidence overall with just self-confidence.… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share
During the Boom Years, it was so easy to lose sight of basic values. For example, there was lots of nonsense said and written… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share
Winning becomes easier over time as the cornerstones of confidence become habits. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share
