Initiative is the privilege of picking yourself.

Writing a book is a tremendous experience. It pays off intellectually. It clarifies your thinking. It builds credibility. It is a living engine of marketing and idea spreading, working every day to deliver your message with authority. You should write one.

The question isn’t whether or not you should wait to be picked, the question is whether you care enough to pick yourself.

The combination of fear and ignorance (two sides of the same coin) can be paralyzing.

The librarian isn't a clerk who happens to work in a library. A librarian is a data hound, a guide, a sherpa and a teacher. The librarian is the interface between reams of data and the untrained but motivated user.

Following instructions is overrated.

Leading is a skill, not a gift. You're not born with it, you learn how.