Accepting Quote by Ray Noorda
“Cause change and lead; accept change and survive; resist change and die.”
About This Quote
Three approaches to change: embrace and lead it, adapt and survive it, or resist and perish, stressing the necessity of proactive adaptation.
In simple terms: Lead, adapt, or perish with change.
Choose proactive adaptation.
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When to use this quote
- team meetings
- self‑assessment
- coaching sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which change will you lead?
- How do you survive unavoidable shifts?
Resisting change can be a conscious choice for values.