Ceo Prints

'How the hell do I tell them i haven't a clue where we're going?'

"And, while there's no reason yet to panic, I think it only prudent that we make preparations to panic."

'Who vetted that leader?'

'So, how bad is it? Who can bring me up to speed?'

'We have two options. Boldly tackle the challenges ahead, or hold off and hope an asteroid strikes.'

'And, unfortunately, accounting is reporting that 'enough' is no longer enough.'

"I suppose we could tweak our empathy algorithm."

"Mr. Dyer says he has no interest in speaking to anyone who would remain on hold for so long,"

Old MacDonald had a startup.

"On the other hand, the sand I'm burying my head in is in Amagansett."

'Who's the designated leaker?'

'Chief Cook and Bottle Washer.'

'I appreciate the grovelling Whitworth, but don't lick my shoes - it ruins the leather!'

'But I do have fun. I have lots lots of fun. I have lots of fun making money.'

CEO and COO.

'J.B., there's not enough ROI on the IPO, YTD.'

"That happy little cloud floating over the Unicorp Building? I want that."

"I like it!"

'This really is an innovative approach, but I'm afraid we can't consider it. It's never been done before.'

Change Management: Here There,,,'We thought we'd put in the detail later,'

"What can we do about this leadership course,,," "I don't know,what do you think" "Isn't there anyone we could ask"

"Planning,who's got time for planning? I haven't even got time to get dressed in the morning."

'My job is to make decisions. Your job is to make them good decisions.'

'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?'

Desk plaque: 'The buck pauses, but does not actually stop here.'

'Are you thinking what I'm thinking?'

'There's talk of innovation out here. Winds of change are headed your way. Lock your door, pull the shades and hide under your desk.'

"As you can see from the flow chart, the problem stems from a lack of direction."

'Attention, everyone. Our CEO will be touring the department in ten minutes. Please take the 'Change is Good' placards out of your lower desk drawers, dust them off, and hang them in a prominent place. Thank you!'

Thanks to compromise they were moving closer.

'That went well.'

'What did you take away from the meeting?'

'...Any ideas for a product?'

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

'Before we start, shall we go round the table, and each share our name and a horrible dark secret from our past.'