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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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