Professional is not a label you give yourself - it's a description you hope others will apply to you. — David Maister Copy Share Image
Success comes from doing what you enjoy. If you don't enjoy it, how can it be called success? — David Maister Copy Share Image
When did you feel most fulfilled? When did you impress yourself, or otherwise feel most proud of yourself? — David Maister Copy Share Image
Professionals have to decide on which subjects they are prepared to give nagging rights — David Maister Copy Share Image
No one can manage you if you don't give them permission to do so. But if you are interested in accomplishing as… — David Maister Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
I will not accept your guidance and critique unless you are supportive and nurturing. On the other hand, you need to be… — David Maister Copy Share Image
If your clients aren't actively telling their friends about you, maybe your work isn't as great as you think it is. — David Maister Copy Share Image
Believe passionately in what you do, and never knowingly compromise your standards and values. Act like a true professional, aiming for true… — David Maister Copy Share Image
A true professional feels no pressure to run up a client's bill, knowing that any reduction in revenues caused by being efficient… — David Maister Copy Share Image
Whether or not your values are operational is crucially determined by whether or not there are consequences for noncompliance. — David Maister Copy Share Image
Truly visionary and successful companies have discovered that there is no conflict between the pursuit of profit and having a pursuit beyond… — David Maister Copy Share Image
Before a leader can be accepted, let alone succeed, autonomous professionals must agree to be influenced by that person. — David Maister Copy Share Image
I will accept your influence, guidance and direction if (and only if) I believe that you and I share similar goals. — David Maister Copy Share Image
Your task as a leader is to help others to succeed, not to strive only for your own success. If I don't… — David Maister Copy Share Image
What is important is what inspires persistence and determination- in other words what you care about. — David Maister Copy Share Image
The noble path does win but only if you are prepared to make the investment over a long period of time. — David Maister Copy Share Image
Before a leader can be accepted, let alone succeed, autonomous professionals must agree to be influenced by that person. — David Maister Copy Share Image
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 Image
Success comes from doing what you enjoy. If you don't enjoy it, how can it be called success? — David Maister Copy Share Image
The courage to care about your people, your clients, and your career. — David Maister Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
Professionals have to decide on which subjects they are prepared to give nagging rights — David Maister Copy Share Image
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 Image
Left untended, knowledge and skill, like all assets, depreciate in value surprisingly quickly. — David Maister Copy Share Image
Professional is not a label you give yourself - it's a description you hope others will apply to you. — David Maister Copy Share Image
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 Image
