The difference between "winners" and "losers" is not whether they face obstacles and setbacks - we all do, and it is inevitable… — 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… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
During the Boom Years, it was so easy to lose sight of basic values. For example, there was lots of nonsense said… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
America can restore its strengths as the world-respected land of opportunity by returning to open-society principles. An open society invests in people… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
Pessimists see problems as stemming from stable and universal causes, thus making them less susceptible to corrective action. Optimists, in contrast, view… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
The best way for business to move out of the Hall of Shame is to demonstrate a commitment to social causes. This… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
The positive outlook that optimists project does not come from ignoring or denying problems. Optimists simply assume that problems are temporary and… — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
If world problems feel too big to tackle, think small. Step by step. Small wins build confidence, lead the way to change. — 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
