Boardroom Nonconformist Mugs

"I love meetings"

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

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

'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.'

'How about we just sit here a while to regulate the gaps in our service?..'

'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.'

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

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

"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'.'

'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.'

'Who wants the talking stick?'

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

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

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

"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'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."

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

Boring Board Meeting

"Why does it always have to represent something?"

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

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

'Gentlemen we need more growth.'

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

Daimler, ChryslerSturm and Drang meeting