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“Transformations often begin, and begin well, when an organization has a new head who is a good leader and who sees the need for a major change.” quote by Harvard Business School Press
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““Transformations often begin, and begin well, when an organization has a new head who is a good leader and who sees the need for a major change.””

Harvard Business School Press

About This Quote

Source Book: Harvard Business Review, 2010

New leadership can catalyze organizational transformation when they recognize change needs.

In simple terms: Good leaders spark change.

Key Takeaway

Empower visionary leaders.

Themes

leadership change management organization

Mood

inspirational pragmatic

Type

advice leadership

When to use this quote

  • company restructuring
  • product pivots
  • merger integrations
  • startup scaling

Key Concepts

strategic vision culture shift innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can leaders build lasting commitment?
  • What resistance might arise?
A Different Perspective

Leadership alone may not sustain change without broad buy‑in.

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