You cannot and should not try to please everyone. Make sure that the right people like you, and it will be expected that others will not. That's how the world works. — 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
