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Change is the only thing that’s permanent - isn’t that the saying? Change is what we work with, on and in most of the time. Below is a selection of quotes related to change. It’s a topic that always produces a lot of conversation. I’ve found that that itself is good. If you’re working with a team on change, find the quotes or inspiration that you all connect with and use that as a starting point. Use these quotes to ask yourself what’s your change approach and style. How do you feel about change?

Our ability to adapt is amazing. Our ability to change isn’t quite as spectacular.

Lisa Lutz

Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

Rob Siltanen

The people must have ownership in the vision. They need to be enabled to accomplish it. If there is one investment you should make, it is in people.

Modesta Lilian Mbughuni

Few things are more important during a change event than communication from leaders who can paint a clear and confidence-inspiring vision of the future.

Sarah Clayton

If you are entrusted with bringing about change, you likely possess the knowledge needed to advance the organization, and you might have a plan—but knowledge is not enough. You have to bring yourself to each interaction in a deeply authentic way. People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.

Doug Conant

Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.

John D. Rockefeller

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead

The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.

Socrates

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.

Leo Tolstoy

The measure of intelligence is the ability to change

Albert Einstein