Excited Quote by Rosabeth Moss Kanter
“Leaders must wake people out of inertia. They must get people excited about something they've never seen before, something that does not yet exist.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Change Masters, 1983
Leaders must inspire people with visions of unprecedented, future possibilities to overcome inertia.
In simple terms: Leaders inspire new visions.
Key Takeaway
Create compelling future narratives.
Themes
leadership
motivation
innovation
Mood
inspirational
strategic
Type
motivational
transformational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- startup pitches
- community organizing
- educational reform
Key Concepts
visionary thinking
psychology of change
Questions to Reflect On
- What future scenario can energize your team?
- How do you sustain momentum after initial excitement?
A Different Perspective
People may resist change despite excitement.
