TruthWorks Why Confidence is the Secret to Transformation - Rosabeth Moss Kanter
Sep 30, 2025
Rosabeth Moss Kanter, a Harvard Business School professor and renowned author on leadership and innovation, dives into the essence of transforming organizations. She discusses the critical role of bold leadership and fostering a culture of confidence. Kanter tackles the challenges women face in leadership, critiques policies that limit their advancement, and promotes empowering all employees as 'assistant CEOs.' She also explains why innovation stalls and offers strategies for overcoming resistance to change, emphasizing the importance of trust and communication in building engaged workplaces.
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Systems, Not People, Create Stuck Roles
- Rosabeth Moss Kanter found corporate systems, not individuals, cause people to get stuck.
- She argues culture shapes roles and prevents companies from using full talent.
Household Work Limits Career Gains
- Persistent household labor inequality keeps women from equal workplace progress.
- Kanter links childcare, transportation, and policy to women's career advancement.
Create Flexibility To Expand Choices
- Provide flexible work and support systems to widen choices for caregivers.
- Use remote work and flexible hours to reduce commute and childcare frictions.
