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."

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!"

Stage producer.

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

"Progress is coming right along!"

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"I'm sorry but we do not promote just for participation."

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

Management Styles - Inspirational

"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?"

"Where do you see yourself in five years?"

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

The not-so-living wall

'Determined little guy.'

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

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

'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?'

'One day you'll be able to 'sack' a football manager.'

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