Business Book Fan Mugs

'I just wish, he had been more direct...

'If I had to use one word to describe our strategy.'

I'm looking for employees who have their own unique way of seeing things my way.

Business books - Who's Who & Who's Downsized sections.

"I've just never worked anyplace where the 'alpha male' was a woman."

'We have a strict don't-ask-don't-tell policy for salaries.'

"Damnit, executive-trainees don't have 'accidents'."

'Now this is exactly what I was referring to when I talked about 'scope creep'.'

Big Shot/Bigger Shot.

'When will I be old enough to have my own people?'

'I've collected my memos into one reasonably priced gift book.'

The little engine that could delegate.

"Pendleton, as of noon today your services will no longer be required. Meanwhile, keep up the good work."

"The itsy-bitsy spider went up the corporate ladder. And he didn't care how many lives he ruined along the way. I know, this isn't the book Simon & Schuster wants. But it's the damn truth."

Businessman has Sterling Sign Shaved in Head.

'And all the executive board members got lovely big payouts and lived happily ever after!'

'That's it gentlemen, we're broke. Anybody know any good jokes?'

Business man reading 'Thinking Outside the Chair'

New must reading for the rising executive: '7 Habits of Highly Obsequious People.'

Welcome to Yellow Pages, Vermont

'You understand, Yomp, it's not me speaking. It's the corporation!'

"Can you keep a secret, Fred? The truth is, I've never had a clue what curve it is I'm supposed to stay ahead of!"

'What do you mean by, your people do not want to get in touch with my 'kind' of people?'

Making The World A Better Place for Giant Multinational Corporations

"Of course I'm making things worse. Do you think I'd work for what you're paying me if I knew how to make things better?"

"Dear, it's the financial news. Seat belts fastened, seat backs in upright position."

'Fortunately I'm a big guy.'

'It's good, but it's not good-to-go.'

A shark is reading a book entitled 'Swimming with the lawyers'.

'What the hell is a win-win situation?'

Two businessmen competing.

'Turn up the air conditioning. Panting always puts us at a disadvantage during negotiations.'

Paradigm shifters company.

"The take over has been completed... they are now working on the sell out."

'I want you guys to be aware that a dog-eat-dog environment works for me.'