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“Never underestimate the magnitude of the power of the forces that reinforce the status quo.”

Quote by John P. Kotter

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John P. Kotter is a prominent author and speaker specializing in leadership and change management. As the Konosuke Matsushita Professor of Leadership, Emeritus, at Harvard Business School, he has been shaping the field of business education since 1972. His seminal work, 'Leading Change,' has become a cornerstone in the study of organizational transformation. more

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