Business Leader Gifts

'Who vetted that leader?'

"I suppose we could tweak our empathy algorithm."

'Who's the designated leaker?'

"Which brings us to my next point."

'So what you're saying is that we've been defunct and out of business for over two years and you've just been waiting for the right time to tell me?'

'No, this is not Mel's secretary. This is Mel.'

The Big Picture Department...

"I like to keep things simple."

"Nobody knows anything."

'I don't suppose I need to remind anyone that when I use the term 'bite the bullet,' I mean it metaphorically.'

"What I need is an exit strategy..."

'Let's all link hands and think positive thoughts...'

Leadership Qualities

"It wasn't an easy decision to make. Lots of coin tossing went into it."

"Don't listen to her - she's a control freak. Now, let me tell you what you're gonna do."

"Gee, I'm not so sure about that one."

"We want a woman to join the board and we all agree you're our an, Ms Adams."

"Who would like to give me feedback on my leadership qualities?"

"Our founders built this company on a certain set of principles. But since they're all dead and nobody wrote anything down, looks like we're screwed."

"Just to get the negotiations off on the right foot, I don't intent to concede anything."

An executive walks the plank during a boardroom meeting.

'The good news is I had a very good year.'

'Good point Frank. . . does anyone else have an opinion about my new proposal. . .?'

'Leaders need to be prepared to make sacrifices, and you're mine!'

'What I like most about the new boss is that you always know EXACTLY where you stand with him!'

'Will you kindly remind the rest of the staff that I'm the managing director - not the Godfather!'

'We used to be a patriarchy, but lately we've been more goddess-centric.'

"Before we discuss destroying the competition, screwing our customers, and laughing all the way to the bank, let's begin this meeting with a prayer."

'As meetings go that was one of my better ones!'

"It's time to write a new and exciting chapter in the history of our firm. Chapter eleven."

'Chairman and Chief Executive'

'Well, I'll say this: when the new boss came on board, it was a real game-changer for all of us!'

"Basically, we have two options: #1: Do what I want or #2: Endure an excruciatingly dull presentation..."

'Can I be a decision maker? Well, yes and no.'

'Our company hasn't changed much over the years. Most ideas still come from the top.'