Debate Quotes by Rosabeth Moss Kanter

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

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

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

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

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

Friendly people are caring people, eager to provide encouragement and support when needed most.

— Rosabeth Moss Kanter

Power is the ability to get things done

— Rosabeth Moss Kanter

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

Power stems from 'rainmaking,' as law firms put it: the ability to bring resources into the company.

— Rosabeth Moss Kanter

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

Companies used to be able to function with autocratic bosses. We don't live in that world anymore.

— Rosabeth Moss Kanter

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