Care Quote by David Maister

Before a leader can be accepted, let alone succeed, autonomous professionals must agree to be influenced by that person.

— David Maister

I will accept your influence, guidance and direction if (and only if) I believe that you and I share similar goals.

— David Maister

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

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

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

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

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

Professional is not a label you give yourself - it's a description you hope others will apply to you.

— David Maister

Stop teaching students that they are the best and the brightest.

— David Maister

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

Professionals have to decide on which subjects they are prepared to give nagging rights

— David Maister

More than any other factor, it is the people we have to deal with that determine the quality of our work lives.

— David Maister