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David Maister Quotes

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 more than recompensed by the reputation earned for being honest and trustworthy Picture Quote #1

Your task as a leader is to help others to succeed, not to strive only for your own success. If I don’t trust your motives, nothing else will matter -because my primary concern is your integrity Picture Quote #1

Whether or not your values are operational is crucially determined by whether or not there are consequences for noncompliance Picture Quote #1

I will not accept your guidance and critique unless you are supportive and nurturing. On the other hand, you need to be continually demanding Picture Quote #1

Professionals have to decide on which subjects they are prepared to give nagging rights Picture Quote #1

Stop teaching students that they are the best and the brightest Picture Quote #1

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Focus on being the best you can at what you want to do Picture Quote #1

The courage to care about your people, your clients, and your career Picture Quote #1

More than any other factor, it is the people we have to deal with that determine the quality of our work lives Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

If your clients aren’t actively telling their friends about you, maybe your work isn’t as great as you think it is Picture Quote #1

Before a leader can be accepted, let alone succeed, autonomous professionals must agree to be influenced by that person Picture Quote #1

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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 you are capable of, then I believe there are good reasons to grant that permission Picture Quote #1

Believe passionately in what you do, and never knowingly compromise your standards and values. Act like a true professional, aiming for true excellence, and the money will follow Picture Quote #1

When did you feel most fulfilled? When did you impress yourself, or otherwise feel most proud of yourself? Picture Quote #1

The noble path does win but only if you are prepared to make the investment over a long period of time Picture Quote #1

Truly visionary and successful companies have discovered that there is no conflict between the pursuit of profit and having a pursuit beyond profit Picture Quote #1

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 more than recompensed by the reputation earned for being honest and trustworthy Picture Quote #1

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Success comes from doing what you enjoy. If you don’t enjoy it, how can it be called success? Picture Quote #1

What do I have to do to earn and deserve the key relationships that are going to get me where I want to go? Picture Quote #1

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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 more than recompensed by the reputation earned for being honest and trustworthy. (David Maister Quotes) Your task as a leader is to help others to succeed, not to strive only for your own success. If I don’t trust your motives, nothing else will matter -because my primary concern is your integrity (David Maister Quotes) Whether or not your values are operational is crucially determined by whether or not there are consequences for noncompliance (David Maister Quotes) 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 Quotes) Professionals have to decide on which subjects they are prepared to give nagging rights (David Maister Quotes) Stop teaching students that they are the best and the brightest (David Maister Quotes) Focus on being the best you can at what you want to do (David Maister Quotes) The courage to care about your people, your clients, and your career (David Maister Quotes) More than any other factor, it is the people we have to deal with that determine the quality of our work lives (David Maister Quotes) 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 Quotes) 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 Quotes) Before a leader can be accepted, let alone succeed, autonomous professionals must agree to be influenced by that person (David Maister Quotes) 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 you are capable of, then I believe there are good reasons to grant that permission (David Maister Quotes) Believe passionately in what you do, and never knowingly compromise your standards and values. Act like a true professional, aiming for true excellence, and the money will follow (David Maister Quotes) When did you feel most fulfilled? When did you impress yourself, or otherwise feel most proud of yourself? (David Maister Quotes) The noble path does win but only if you are prepared to make the investment over a long period of time (David Maister Quotes) 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 Quotes) 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 more than recompensed by the reputation earned for being honest and trustworthy (David Maister Quotes) Success comes from doing what you enjoy. If you don’t enjoy it, how can it be called success? (David Maister Quotes) 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 Quotes)