Aspiring Executive Gifts

'You're at that awkward age, Danforth, still thinking of promotion.'

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

'Actually, this is a step up. I was an unpaid intern.'

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

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

'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.

Like many of those in tribicles, Mitch dreamed of one day moving up to the real deal.

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

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?"

"So a play date next Tuesday, okay? Have your people call my people to set it up."

'Why not take some time off after high school...travel a bit...get a job...make some money...pay your own way through college.'

'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.'

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

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

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

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

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.'

"Progress is coming right along!"

"I'll pull in a six figure income."

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

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

Career Goals

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

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

Management Styles - Inspirational

"Where do you see yourself in five years?"

"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!!'

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

'Determined little guy.'