Aspiring Boss Mugs

"Someday I'll hire lots of smart people to work for me."

'He got a raise but not enough to help him clear the fence.'

I'm going to practice on you before I start managing other people.

'You really want that promotion, don't you, Sherman?'

What else is there to wish for?

"I'm starting my own delivery service. Is there anything you want to borrow from my Dad?!"

"Listen Herb, once you become the boss and decide who gets a raise, then you can have a raise."

'And I see you've listed opposable thumbs as your greatest asset...'

Not thinking BIG enough: Nickel & Dime Bank.

'When will I be old enough to have my own people?'

"So how much money have you made from your psychic hotline business?"

'If I'd had someone to help me when I started, I might have made CEO...actually, I did make CEO, but you know what I mean.'

'My God! It's Hastings, Van Witten, Rosten and Traver, Inc!'

I'm willing to start at the bottom and work my way up to your job..

'I don't mind playing dead. But what I would really like to do is direct.'

'I'd like to be one of those people who sets targets for other people.'

"Progress is coming right along!"

Stage producer.

"Of course I'm not quitting school, Dad! If anything, I've learned that if you want to succeed, you need passion and leadership and a whatever-it-takes attitude!"

'I'm so proud of Trevor for getting an early start on his negative campaign for Student Council.'

"John, does this mean you've given up looking for work?"

Management Styles - Inspirational

IF A MOO CAN RISE TO THE TOP, SO CAN I

"Shouldn't be long before we're at the top."

"And what do you want to be when you grow up little girl, a nurse or a secretary?"

"Well, if I can't get an increase based on merit, how about one based on the cost of living beyond my means?"

"Where do you see yourself in five years?"

"Boss, I'm more than just a cashier and mopper-upper guy."

"Grampa, when will I be old enough to ship jobs overseas?"

"So what makes you think you're the right person for this post?" "Well, I'm highly motivated, outgoing and independently minded. Isn't that right, Dad?"

'Mom, I can't go inside now! Business is great!!'

'Well, you're lousy at Maths, but I'm sure you'll become a great CEO one day...'

"I enjoyed your request for a raise. I've seldom read a more aspirational document."

'If hired, where do you see yourself with the company in five years?'

'I call it, 'Leading A Great Team is Fabulous'.'