The Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) was founded in 1973 and plans to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2013 are currently underway. ALA Emerging Leaders Team F’s Project 40/40 on CALA Leadership is a prelude to this auspicious occasion. Team members used interviews with past, present and emerging CALA leaders to generate 40 short quotes to bring these CALA leaders’ experiences and values to life. Through these interviews, the project provides insight into the dimensions and qualities of excellent leadership that contribute to the progressive achievements of CALA in particular and to the development of the library profession in general. The project also promotes diversity in leadership and provides role models for new professionals in library profession.