Angry Quote by Rosabeth Moss Kanter
“Change is like putting lipstick on a bulldog. The bulldog's appearance hasn't improved, but now it's really angry.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Talk, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, 1998
Superficial changes can mask deeper problems, making them more volatile.
In simple terms: Changing appearance doesn’t fix core issues.
Address root causes, not just looks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- corporate rebranding
- political image overhaul
- personal makeover
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What underlying issues remain after a cosmetic change?
- Is anger always a sign of deeper problems?
Surface fixes may intensify underlying anger.