Aspiring Leader Mugs

"Ye-e-es. Yes, you could. You could grow up to be the president of the condo association."

'Can I be a decision maker? Well, yes and no.'

Money And Prestige

'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.'

"You said you wanted more responsibility around here. I agree. Empty this."

'Well, have Labour met any?'

'Whittington at Highgate'

"You asked Mr. Rod for a raise?!"

Soldier looking in the mirror and seeing a general.

'Here's a possibility -- How would you like to be the President of Argentina?'

"Some day I'll be president of the United States."

'How should I let my boss know I'm interested in a management position?' - 'Forget it you have no management qualifications.'

'Fortunately, my fear of mediocrity overcame my fear of success.'

Idiot's guide to campaign promises for politicians.

"You know nothing about the business, you have zero people skills and a big mouth. Are you applying to be the boss??"

'It's lonely at the top'

"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!"

"Today, Americans go to the polls to elect their leader...a powerful, inspiring figure who will bravely face the future...and bring prosperity to the entire universe!"

"Progress is coming right along!"

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

"I did a lot of 'soul-searching' before becoming a politician. . . upn finding nothing, I just knew I'd found my calling!"

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

"Son, we Billinghams have always made our careers in medicine, law or finance - that's why I want you to reconsider your plan to become a Mafia don."

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

'I've always wanted to be a politician, but I speak in a low voice.'

'Determined little guy.'

'You should concentrate on your schoolwork for now -- you'll have plenty of time to pick a running mate later.'

Management Styles - Inspirational

"I got elected class president. I guess this means I'll be playing golf every weekend."

'I'm running for student council president. Would you care to donate to my superpac?'

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

'Why can't I ever lead?'

"If you work hard enough you can become anything you really want - even if it is leader of the tory party."

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

"I'd love to chat about your wonderful career all afternoon, but the guy who dismissed it with a brief and petulant shrug is on his way to see me about what a great job I did as your mentor."