Change Quote by David N. Mosser
““Ronald Heifetz suggests that people do not resist change per se. People resist loss.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Leadership on the Edge, David N. Mosser, 2018
People resist change because they fear loss, not change itself.
In simple terms: Loss triggers resistance.
Address loss to ease change.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business restructuring
- personal habit change
- policy reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you afraid to lose?
- How can you reframe loss as opportunity?
Some loss is inevitable and may be beneficial.