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

Left untended, knowledge and skill, like all assets, depreciate in value surprisingly quickly.

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

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

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.

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

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