The changes occurring in the context in which academic libraries operate are tumultuous.Libraries and librarians have found it difficult to respond to the changes and seem reluctant to take on new ways of work as strong disruptive currents eddy around them.Andy Warhol’s advice is wise.They always say time changes things,but you actually have to change them yourself.Choosing new paths and implementing new strategies requires strong leadership within the profession of librarianship and within libraries.Many are called to the profession of librarianship,and accept the invitation.Yet few are choosing to be leaders who will carve out effective future roles for libraries and realize the goals which will lead to successful information service delivery.This paper examines why this might be so,identifies some of the ingredients of successful leadership,andpresents some ideas and actions for instilling leadership withinthe profession and distilling some of its components.