Aspiring Manager Gifts

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

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

"Did the restaurant give you the management job?"

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?

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

"Ms. Ray, you're getting a promotion! You're no longer my Gal Friday. You're now my Gal Saturday."

'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..

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

"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 sorry but we do not promote just for participation."

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

Books: Self-Improvement Just keeping up with Joneses.

Stage producer.

"Progress is coming right along!"

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

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

"Where do you see yourself in five years?"

Management Styles - Inspirational

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

'How do you expect me to fine tune my act if you keep taking me to the principal's office?

'Determined little guy.'

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

The not-so-living wall

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

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

Money And Prestige

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

'I'm thinking of jumping right from JV ball to the NBA.'

Soldier looking in the mirror and seeing a general.

'Why can't I ever lead?'

"I've had those books for years. They represent the person I once aspired to be."