John Akers once said that changing IBM's culture was more difficult than getting elephants to dance. Of course it's really difficult, as Lou Gerstner also found out years later. The title of his own book is Who Says Elephants Can't… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Lack of opportunity breeds dreams of escape. But professionals and managers who have invested in their careers do not leave the work force as frequently as discouraged workers in lower status occupations. Instead, they keep working, but they escape emotionally… — 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
