Boardroom Gladiator Gifts

"Are we afraid of a little competition? Based on the figures, absolutely."

'Okay, Mr. Williams, let's go face the shareholders.'

'I feel confident about our presentation. If there is any blowback, don't worry. We're both wearing our flak jackets under our suits.'

'I need anger management. All my takeovers are hostile.'

"Forget five-year plans. Let's just figure out how to make it to lunch."

'They're always like this just before a predatory business deal.'

'Well, Jim, it appears you just put your finger on my one point of terrible vulnerability!'

'You want this, don't you? The hate is swelling in you now. Take the red whiteboard marker. Give in to your anger.'

"Of course, I was more competitive in those days."

"We've been at it for the better part of an hour and still no solution."

The company lawyer's self-image vs the boss's self-image.

"Gentlemen, you want the truth? YOU'RE DENIABILITY CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!"

"On a positive note, I think the board really enjoyed batting your proposal around today!"

"This is affectionately known as 'The Lion's Den'. Good luck."

"I don't think the wage negotiations are going very well..."

"The line of Succession"

"Richard just came in - he must have had a board meeting."

'Gentlemen! This isn't a game! This is 'hard ball'!'

"I hope this isn't another one of your crazy bounce-me-off-the-wall ideas."

We've resolved the fundamental problems. Now we're down to personal issues.

'I've read my appraisal and this is my solicitor - I intend to sue you!'

Man at desk is inside another's mouth. He says: 'Watch your back, it's dog eat dog around here.'

'Maybe we should have left this conflict in the boardroom.'

'What do you say we skip the amenities and get right to the shouting?'

'I can't decide which of you gets the promotion, so fight it out.'

"Mr. Lartsek is ready to see you now. Would you like a moment to pucker up?"

"Hey! You forgot your stupid little ideas printed in bold type."

"He gets mad and he gets even."

"What's this I hear about you taking testosterone shots?"

"Damn it, Robinson! You call this a plan of action worthy of a great people?"

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

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

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

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

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