21 Behavioural Change Quotes for Leaders
In the volatile world we currently work and live in, navigating change as a leader for yourself and your organisation is not just a skill but a necessity. The ability to inspire, guide, and adapt in the face of transformation is the hallmark of great leaders. As we embark on a journey to explore the wisdom and fun encapsulated in change quotations, we delve into the insights of visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders who have weathered the storms of change. These quotes serve as beacons of inspiration for leaders seeking to embrace and champion change in their organisations. Let’s unravel the power of words to help us reflect and glean invaluable lessons on change.
These quotes may make you laugh, ponder, or perhaps even challenge your perspective.
“Everyone is responsible and no one is to blame” - William Schutz
“In fact, to take time to think is to gain time to live.” - Nancy Kline,
“How I feel about and behave towards myself is the basic determinant of most of my behaviour. If I improve my self regard, I will find that dozens of my behaviour’s change automatically. If, for example, I increase my feelings of self -competence, I will probably be less defensive, less angered by criticism, less devastated if I do not get a raise, less anxious when I come to work, better able to make decisions, and more able to appreciate and praise other people” William Schutz
“We cannot change anything until we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses” Carl Jung
“If I, the group leader, expect you, the group member, to be weak, then I elicit the weak part in you. If I expect you to cope. I elicit your strength” - Willian Schutz
“Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” John F. Kennedy
“As my awareness increases, my control over my own being increases.” William Schutz
“Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul.” Carl Jung
"The quality of your attention determines the quality of other people's thinking." ~ Nancy Kline
“People are not distrurbed by things, but by the view they take of them” - Epictetus
“If you’re not failing, you’re not journeying into new territory.” Amy Edmondson
“when we take time to notice the things that go right - it means we are getting a lot of little rewards throughout the day” Martin Seligman
“No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from, you can always change, become a better version of yourself.”—Madonna
"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." — John F. Kennedy
“people need to have a sense of belonging and connectedness with others; each of us needs other people to some degree” - Deci & Ryan, 2008
“The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress.” Charles Kettering
“The premise of this book is that it is easier to recognize other people’s mistakes than our own.” - Daniel Kahneman, author of thinking fast and slow
“You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions. -Naguib Mahfouz” in Amy Edmondsons ‘ The Fearless Organisation
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi
“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence – it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” Peter Drucker
“Let him who would move the world first move himself.”—Socrates
Overall, inspirational quotes are fun and can be useful when used judiciously. These quotes offer quick bursts of motivation and positivity, but their effectiveness ultimately depends on how they are integrated into one's life. Use these quotes as occasional sparks for reflection and action, rather than relying solely on them for personal growth, strikes a balance that can make them genuinely helpful in the pursuit of self-improvement and motivation.
