In the final analysis, change sticks when it becomes the way we do things around here. — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
Kotter International is about leading large-scale change, not just managing it. — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
We learn best - and change - from hearing stories that strike a chord within us. — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
We started Kotter International to improve leaders' ability to deal with big, important transformations in organizations - and in their lives. — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
We keep a change in place by helping to create a new, supportive, and sufficiently strong organizational culture. — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
Anyone in a large organization who thinks major change is impossible should probably get out. — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
Over the years I have become convinced that we learn best - and change - from hearing stories that strike a chord… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
Leadership is always about change: it's not about mobilising people to do what they've always done well to continue to do it… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
People change what they do less because they are given an analysis that shifts their thinking than because they are shown a… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
One of the most common ways to overcome resistance to change is to educate people about it beforehand. Communication of ideas helps… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
I am often asked about the difference between 'change management' and 'change leadership,' and whether it's just a matter of semantics. These… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
The rate of change is not going to slow down anytime soon. If anything, competition in most industries will probably speed up… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
I'm impatient. Typically people think they know all about change and don't need help. Their approach tends to be more management-oriented than… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
It's very difficult to innovate without requiring people to do something different. And whenever you require people to do something different, you're… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
Over the years I have become convinced that we learn best - and change - from hearing stories that strike a chord… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
The vast majority of large scale change efforts fail. Which means that the probability that you have actually experienced a failure, and… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
Without conviction that you can make change happen, you will not act, even if you see the vision. Your feelings will hold… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
If the culture you have is radically different from an 'experiment and take-risk' culture, then you have a big change you going… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
Producing major change in an organization is not just about signing up one charismatic leader. You need a group - a team… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
Because management deals mostly with the status quo and leadership deals mostly with change, in the next century we are going to… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
Overcoming complacency is crucial at the start of any change process, and it often requires a little bit of surprise, something that… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
Leaders establish the vision for the future and set the strategy for getting there; they cause change. They motivate and inspire others… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
At any one time the world has a very limited number of Steve Jobs or Winston Churchills or Thomas Watson the firsts. These are… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
One of the most common ways to overcome resistance to change is to educate people about it beforehand. Communication of ideas helps people see… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
Producing major change in an organization is not just about signing up one charismatic leader. You need a group - a team - to… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
Congress is full of people who get reelected and reelected. How can you have urgency when there are all of those safe seats? — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
Commercial organisations that operate responsibly have benefitted by increased revenues of 682% compared to 166% for those that don't — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
I am often asked about the difference between 'change management' and 'change leadership,' and whether it's just a matter of semantics. These terms are… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Over the years I have become convinced that we learn best - and change - from hearing stories that strike a chord within us. — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
What's really driving the boom in coaching, is this: as we move from 30 miles an hour to 70 to 120 to 180…as we… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
In terms of getting people to experiment more and take more risk, there are at least three things that immediately come to my mind.… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
