Leadership defines what the future should look like, aligns people with that vision, and inspires them to make it happen despite the obstacles.

- John P. Kotter

Leaders establish the vision for the future and set the strategy for getting there; they cause change. They motivate and inspire others to go in the …

- John P. Kotter

Motivation and inspiration energize people, not by pushing them in the right direction as control mechanisms do but by satisfying basic human needs f…

- John P. Kotter

Never underestimate the power of a good story.

- John P. Kotter

Producing major change in an organization is not just about signing up one charismatic leader. You need a group - a team - to be able to drive the ch…

- John P. Kotter

Without credible communication, and a lot of it, the hearts and minds of others are never captured.

- John P. Kotter

One of the most common ways to overcome resistance to change is to educate people about it beforehand. Communication of ideas helps people see the ne…

- John P. Kotter

Effective leaders help others to understand the necessity of change and to accept a common vision of the desired outcome.

- John P. Kotter

Good communication is not just data transfer. You need to show people something that addresses their anxieties, that accepts their anger, that is cre…

- John P. Kotter