I'm impatient. Typically people think they know all about change and don't need help. Their approach tends to be more management-oriented than leadership-oriented. It's very frustrating.
John P. KotterAnyone in a large organization who thinks major change is impossible should probably get out.
John P. KotterWe know that leadership is very much related to change. As the pace of change accelerates, there is naturally a greater need for effective leadership.
John P. KotterLeadership is about setting a direction. It's about creating a vision, empowering and inspiring people to want to achieve the vision, and enabling them to do so with energy and speed through an effective strategy. In its most basic sense, leadership is about mobilizing a group of people to jump into a better future.
John P. Kotter