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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.