Peter Drucker being one of the most important influences because he has helped to think differently about organizational leadership and management. Frankly,… — 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
Change masters are - literally - the right people in the right place at the right time. The right people are the… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
What being among the 'right people' entails is the possession of human capital, rather than organizational capital: an individual reputation, portable skills,… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
... people are capable of more than their organizational positions ever give them the tools or the time or the opportunity to demonstrate. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Organizational structures that allow divisions and departments to own their turf and people with long tenure to take root creates the same… — 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
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Friendly people are caring people, eager to provide encouragement and support when needed most. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
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 Image
Power stems from 'rainmaking,' as law firms put it: the ability to bring resources into the company. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
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 Image
Companies used to be able to function with autocratic bosses. We don't live in that world anymore. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
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 Image
