Boardroom Lion Prints

"I'm taking you to the Four Seasons. You'll enjoy the fear."

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

"And need I remind you, the 'art of the deal' is the lifeblood of this company."

'Okay...3.5 billion in stock, 2.5 billion in cash, 80 million in deferred compensation, my own private jet, a luxury car lease for the next ten years, 3 club memberships and...

Dogs reviewing organizational chart - 'Hunter can eat Spanky or Fido, Spanky can eat Spot or Duke,....' and so on.

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

"Our Big Hairy Audacious Goal is balding."

Acme Toys Ltd

They loved the presentation on competing in the marketplace.

"The only good news this year, gentlemen, is our massive bonuses."

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

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

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

"However, we're doing rather well, according to uninformed sources."

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

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

'Let me present today's speaker.'

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

"Oops! Wrong plug."

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

"Well it looks like we're all here."

"Irma, cancel all my appointments for the next 3 weeks, I need to go home to brood. Tell the board to only contact me on my mobile phone..."

"He's a psychopath, I like that in a man!"

'It was a victimless crime... unless you count the Board of Directors and the shareholders.'

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

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

Scared employees and manager fighting recession (dragon).

"Where do you see yourself in five moves?"

"Personally, I don't think the company's CEO and CFO should be making decisions by rock- paper-scissors!"

"Since we are all swamped, I've decided to bring in a consultant."

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

Mental Floss.

'The only exercise I believe in is the exercise of power.'

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