Boardroom Nonconformist Gifts

"I love meetings"

"Marshall, somewhere out there, just waiting for us, is a loophole in the system."

Golly, �1m a year isn't too much. I don't know why your shareholders don't understand you.

'Let's not go by the book.'

'And I'm happy to say, that since the merger...'

'The good news is we're projecting a profit. The bad news is none of us will be alive then.'

He was destined for greatness. Whatever that meant.

"To be honest, I don't mind the cold, and being an introvert, and slightly antisocial, I really treasure the quiet time when the others have flown south..."

'I've stepped on so many people for the last 20 years to get where I'm at, and I'm still only a middle manager.'

'You're developing a reputation as something of a cowboy, Henderson.'

"May I offer a very different scenario?"

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

"The good news is we've used up all our bad ideas."

'Perkins, you really know to suck the joy out of a 3rd quarter report.'

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

'As chairman, that's my opinion. I propose we table any motion to further discuss this matter. All those in favor say 'aye'. All those opposed say 'bye'.'

'Who wants the talking stick?'

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

'That's true son..Money can't buy happiness. But it makes being unhappy a little easier to live with.'

'I say, let's not be hasty in enforcing the mandatory retirement age.'

'It's lonely at the top unless you count lawyers.'

"Well, it could be the rising tide of consumer indifference to our company's latest product, or it might be the sink in the men's bathroom acting up again. We're still not sure."

'I've chosen you for fresh, new ideas.'

"I'm not only a Guardian Angel, I'm also an expert at turnarounds."

"We want to include you in this decision without letting you affect it."

"Anyway, we'd love to have You on board for the Creighton deal."

"Why does it always have to represent something?"

'The fourth quarter was no walk in the park. Especially for those who count on us to walk in the park.'

"Why is our company always at the back of the wagon train?"

"Remember, when they go low... we observe shareholder value and act accordingly."

Boring Board Meeting

Daimler, ChryslerSturm and Drang meeting

'Gentlemen we need more growth.'

"Life isn't fair, and that's what makes it fun."

"That's all we can do about the federal loan at this time. Next business."