Don't get stampeded by what people around you value. The task is to figure out what YOU value - and value highly enough to throw yourself into with unqualified passion.

Whether or not your values are operational is crucially determined by whether or not there are consequences for noncompliance.

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

When did you feel most fulfilled? When did you impress yourself, or otherwise feel most proud of yourself?

If your clients aren't actively telling their friends about you, maybe your work isn't as great as you think it is.

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.

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