Skip to content

Change Quote by Marshall Goldsmith

“people only change their ways when what they truly value is threatened.” quote by Marshall Goldsmith
Download Open image
““people only change their ways when what they truly value is threatened.””

Marshall Goldsmith

About This Quote

Source Book: What Got You Here Won't Get You There, Marshall Goldsmith, 2007

People only change their behavior when something they truly value is at risk.

In simple terms: Values under threat trigger change.

Key Takeaway

Protect what matters to inspire change.

Themes

change values motivation

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • leadership decisions
  • personal growth
  • organizational change

Key Concepts

behavioral economics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What core values are you protecting?
  • How do you recognize when a value is threatened?
A Different Perspective

If values are not clearly defined, threat may not be recognized.

4.8 out of 5 (4 ratings)

More by Marshall Goldsmith

Explore all 96 Marshall Goldsmith quotes

More Change quotes

Browse all 33,963 Change quotes