Change Quote by Greg Ogden
““John Kotter in Leading Change says that a primary reason why change does not occur is that there is no sense of urgency.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Leading Change by John Kotter, 1996
Change fails when people don’t feel urgency, leading to inertia and resistance.
In simple terms: Lack of urgency stalls change.
Create urgency to drive change.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- business strategy
- organizational development
- leadership training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders spark urgency without causing panic?
- What signals indicate genuine urgency?
Urgency alone may cause panic if not managed.