Causes Quote by David Cooperrider
“We need to discover the root causes of success rather than the root causes of failure.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Appreciative Inquiry, 1998
Focus on what makes success happen rather than why failures occur.
In simple terms: Study success to replicate it.
Identify and amplify strengths.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- team building
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What successes can you model?
- How to you uncover hidden strengths?
Success factors can be context‑specific and not always transferable.