120 Quotes by Rosabeth Moss Kanter

Change is disturbing when it is done to us, exhilarating when it is done by us.

Confidence isn't optimism or pessimism, and it's not a character attribute. It's the expectation of a positive outcome.

Organizational structures that allow divisions and departments to own their turf and people with long tenure to take root creates the same hardened group distinctions as Congressional redistricting to produce homogeneous voting blocs - all of which makes it easier to resist compromise, let alone collaboration.

Throughout human history, people have developed strong loyalties to traditions, rituals, and symbols. In the most effective organizations, they are not only respected but celebrated. It is no coincidence that the most highly admired corporations are also among the most profitable.

Friendly people are caring people, eager to provide encouragement and support when needed most.

To stay ahead, you must have your next idea waiting in the wings.

A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more.

When you fail at something, the best thing to do is think back to your successes, and try to replicate whatever you did to make them happen.

Too many people let others stand in their way and don't go back for one more try.