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“Change the leader, change the organization.” quote by John C. Maxwell
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“Change the leader, change the organization.”

John C. Maxwell

About This Quote

Source Book: Developing the Leader Within, John C. Maxwell, 1998

Changing leadership alters culture, strategy, and performance of an organization.

In simple terms: New leader reshapes the group.

Key Takeaway

Consider leadership change when growth stalls.

Themes

leadership organization culture change performance

Mood

optimistic strategic

Type

advisory motivational

When to use this quote

  • company restructuring
  • team turnover
  • strategic pivot

Key Concepts

Management theory organizational behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • What aspects of the organization need a fresh perspective?
  • How can you support a new leader’s transition?
A Different Perspective

A new leader may inherit entrenched problems that persist.

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