John Kotter Quotes

"With the furious pace of change in business today, difficulty to manage relationships sabotages more business than anything else - it is not a question of strategy that gets us into trouble, it's a question of emotions."
-John Kotter in Leadership quotes.

"Good communication does not mean that you have to speak in perfectly formed sentences and paragraphs. It isn't about slickness. Simple and clear go a long way."
-John Kotter in Communication quotes.

"Great leadership does not mean running away from reality. Sometimes the hard truths might just demoralize the company, but at other times sharing difficulties can inspire people to take action that will make the situation better."
-John Kotter in Leadership quotes.

"A leader needs enough understanding to fashion an intelligent strategy."
-John Kotter in Leadership quotes.

"Great communicators have an appreciation for positioning. They understand the people they're trying to reach and what they can and can't hear. They send their message in through an open door rather than trying to push it through a wall."
-John Kotter

"People are more inclined to be drawn in if their leader has a compelling vision. Great leaders help people get in touch with their own aspirations and then will help them forge those aspirations into a personal vision."
-John Kotter in Television quotes.

"Management is about coping with complexity."
-John Kotter

"We 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 Kotter in Leadership quotes.