Boardroom Boxer Gifts

Fight on the top

"I'm going to bombard you with graphs until you agree with me."

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

'It's a chart of office morale. This is where you went on vacation.'

"I'm razzled, but not dazzled."

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

'Tony, you always try to lead.'

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

'Great news this quarter! Losses are up in smoke, profits are high, and we're seeing lots of green!'

'The good news is, we did as well as expected last quarter. The bad news is, we didn't expect to do too well.'

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

"I see we're going up against the Big Guys."

"Oh dear...I don't think negotiations are going too well..."

"Tell the vice presidents they've downsized enough."

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

"Before I read the financial report I have to ask... do any of you have a weapon?"

The Importance of Planning Thoroughly in Advance

'Congratulations Smith, you got that promotion. Commiserations Reid, you got that demotion.'

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

'Dog eat dog.'

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

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

Executive gym with briefcases for weights.

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

'Well, I'm not very satisfied with our customers, either.'

'By the time I climbed up to this job, I was too tired to do it.'

"He's not sleeping. He always dims his display while downloading data."

'I'd better make a note of your blood group...'

"This round, forget the finesse. Hit him."

Although not felt by everone, Wanda's powrful jargon sent seismic shock waves through some of the more geologically unstable department in the organization.

"You may inflict pain, but it mustn't be severe or prolonged."

"Our Big Hairy Audacious Goal is balding."

"So, what are you reading?"

'This merger will cut jobs 40%, reduce salaries 30% and increase the work hours 25%. Your job is to make this look like the best thing that ever happened to our employees.'

"And I'm sure no one will mind if we fold a few clothes while we talk."