“the challenge of leadership when trying to generate adaptive change is to work with differences, passions, and conflicts in a way that diminishes their destructive potential and constructively harnesses their energy.” — Martin Linsky Copy Share Image
“We all need affirmation, but accepting accolades in an undisciplined way can lead to grandiosity, an inflated view of yourself and your cause. People… — Martin Linsky Copy Share Image
“the word “lead” has an Indo-European root that means “to go forth, die.” — Martin Linsky Copy Share Image
“You appear dangerous to people when you question their values, beliefs, or habits of a lifetime. You place yourself on the line when you… — Martin Linsky Copy Share Image
“Leadership is an improvisational art. You may have an overarching vision, clear, orienting values, and even a strategic plan, but what you actually do… — Martin Linsky Copy Share Image
“trying to take satisfaction in life from the numbers you ring up is ultimately no more successful than making survival your goal.” — Martin Linsky Copy Share Image
“You have probably been attacked in one form or another. Perhaps you’ve been criticized for your style of communication: too abrasive or too gentle,… — Martin Linsky Copy Share Image
“The deeper the change and the greater the amount of new learning required, the more resistance there will be and, thus, the greater the… — Martin Linsky Copy Share Image
“In times of distress, when everyone looks to authorities to provide direction, protection, and order, this is an easy diagnostic mistake to make. In… — Martin Linsky Copy Share Image
“The hope of leadership lies in the capacity to deliver disturbing news and raise difficult questions in a way that people can absorb, prodding… — Martin Linsky Copy Share Image
“People do not resist change, per se. People resist loss. You appear dangerous to people when you question their values, beliefs, or habits of… — Martin Linsky Copy Share Image
“being criticized by people you care about is almost always a part of exercising leadership.” — Martin Linsky Copy Share Image
“When exercising leadership, you risk getting marginalized, diverted, attacked, or seduced. Regardless of the form, however, the point is the same. When people resist… — Martin Linsky Copy Share Image
