Change Quote by John C. Maxwell
“Openness by the leader paves the way for ownership by the people. Without ownership, changes will be short term. Changing people's habits and ways of thinking is like writing instructions in the snow during a snowstorm. Every twenty minutes the instructions must be rewritten, unless ownership is given along with instructions.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Developing the Leader Within, John C. Maxwell, 1998
Leaders must be open, allowing people to take ownership; without it, change is fleeting and habits are hard to embed.
In simple terms: Openness leads to ownership, which sustains change.
Key Takeaway
Foster openness to enable lasting change.
Themes
leadership
ownership
change management
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
leadership
motivational
When to use this quote
- team projects
- process improvement
- culture shift
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
psychology
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model openness to inspire ownership?
- What structures support sustained ownership?
A Different Perspective
Ownership alone may not overcome entrenched resistance.
