Boardroom Bandit Pillows

'I'm part of the decision-making process... I'm the 'No' part.'

Try to hold your audience's attention when giving a presentation.

Warning: Asset Strippers At Work

'I'm moving up to be Chairperson of the Board. One of you will be President.'

'You forget, I'm a blackbelt in powerpoint.'

"Well, it looks like the merger is off."

'Hey, look, I can stand up and shout, too!'

"I'm Jackson, your new micro-manager."

'To close the deal, I had to make some minor concessions.'

'Dog eat dog.'

"We've had a major development this year that I'm excited to share with the employees."

'I'm moving up to be Chairperson-of-the-board. One of you will be President.' (Men have fencing swords).

"That's Hicks from the corporate office. He's adorable, but trust me—when it comes to acquisitions, he's an animal!"

"Oh good, you brought Robert's rules of order."

"Our Big Hairy Audacious Goal is balding."

They loved the presentation on competing in the marketplace.

'All in favor of just laughing it off, say ha, ha, ha.'

"Every now and then, I find myself in a room filled with people who are wrong."

'Thank you, Leo. Nothing like a roar to get us going in the morning.'

'Insofar as hard figures are still unavailable, our Mr.Rendleman has written a poem which explores the essence of the firm's situation.'

'I was so angry, I got up and tip-toed out of the meeting. I probably should've stomped.'

"It's strictly business. Please don't take your financial ruin personally."

'Don't worry, Skeeter, the Big Guy is really gonna take to you.'

Executive puts on brave face for board meeting.

"Does it ever cross your mind that we make a lot of money because no one else wants to do what we do?"

"In every situation, an executive has to decide whether to lead by consensus, charisma or cattle prod. Trust me... it's not always this easy!"

'First of all I'm sorry. Secondly I'd like to clarify what I meant by 'never apologize, never explain'.'

Book Thief in True Crime Department

Meetings and Conventions - Warfare

'Let me present today's speaker.'

'I told you, if the LA branch steals our thunder, there is no more dialogue.'

"You're late, Myers!"

"Oops! Wrong plug."

Businessman at the deep end.

'The answer is still no. I may look like a pushover, but I'm not.'