About Quote by John P. Kotter Download Open image “Urgency is unbelievably important when you're talking about, not little changes, but big changes.” — John P. Kotter ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.1 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare About Big Big changes Important Little Change Talking Urgency
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“Urgency means paying the details the attention they deserve, with the respect they deserve, without delay.” — Richie Norton Copy Share Image
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Real change happens bit by bit. It takes great effort to become effortless at anything. There are no quick fixes. — Geneen Roth Copy Share Image
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Change doesnt always mean progress, but the status quo isnt always the best result either. It is merely the most convenient. — Harsha Bhogle Copy Share Image
Change doesn't always mean progress, but the status quo isn't always the best result either. It is merely the most convenient. — Harsha Bhogle Copy Share Image
Most people spend their time on the 'urgent' rather than on the 'important.' — Robert M. Hutchins Copy Share Image
Great changes may not happen right away, but with effort even the difficult may become easy. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
At any one time the world has a very limited number of Steve Jobs or Winston Churchills or Thomas Watson the firsts. These are… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
One of the most common ways to overcome resistance to change is to educate people about it beforehand. Communication of ideas helps people see… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
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Congress is full of people who get reelected and reelected. How can you have urgency when there are all of those safe seats? — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
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I am often asked about the difference between 'change management' and 'change leadership,' and whether it's just a matter of semantics. These terms are… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
Leadership defines what the future should look like, aligns people with that vision, and inspires them to make it happen despite the obstacles. — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
Over the years I have become convinced that we learn best - and change - from hearing stories that strike a chord within us. — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
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In terms of getting people to experiment more and take more risk, there are at least three things that immediately come to my mind.… — John P. Kotter Copy Share Image
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