Before a leader can be accepted, let alone succeed, autonomous professionals must agree to be influenced by that person. — David Maister Copy Share
No one can manage you if you don't give them permission to do so. But if you are interested in accomplishing as much as… — David Maister Copy Share
Success comes from doing what you enjoy. If you don't enjoy it, how can it be called success? — David Maister Copy Share
What do I have to do to earn and deserve the key relationships that are going to get me where I want to go? — David Maister Copy Share
More than any other factor, it is the people we have to deal with that determine the quality of our work lives. — David Maister Copy Share
Professionals have to decide on which subjects they are prepared to give nagging rights — David Maister Copy Share
I will not accept your guidance and critique unless you are supportive and nurturing. On the other hand, you need to be continually demanding. — David Maister Copy Share
Left untended, knowledge and skill, like all assets, depreciate in value surprisingly quickly. — David Maister Copy Share
Professional is not a label you give yourself - it's a description you hope others will apply to you. — David Maister Copy Share
Truly visionary and successful companies have discovered that there is no conflict between the pursuit of profit and having a pursuit beyond profit. — David Maister Copy Share
Believe passionately in what you do, and never knowingly compromise your standards and values. Act like a true professional, aiming for true excellence, and… — David Maister Copy Share
What you do with your billable time determines your current income, but what you do with your non-billable time determines your future. — David Maister Copy Share
A true professional feels no pressure to run up a client's bill, knowing that any reduction in revenues caused by being efficient will be… — David Maister Copy Share
