Chairmen Gifts

"A motion to democratize the board has been made and quashed."

"Can I savor this for a few moments? The ball's never been in my court before!"

Apart from your mother, who else thinks you're doing a good job as Chairman of the company?

'I'm judging by your silence Al that you're giving me the green light on the Greenwich project. I just want to say that I admire your leadership. I guess that's why you've been running this company for 20 years.'

'All those in favor of having anchovies on our pizza will signify by saying aye.'

'Wake me up when he doesn't use a buzzword.'

'Gentlemen, we need a slogan!'

'No! Forging a note from your parents does not count as creative writing!'

Parade of Businessmen

'Ted, I really wish you'd update your presentation software so we could do away with the 3-D glasses.'

'If sales don't improve incrementally... our business outlook will change excrementally...'

'We will not kick the can down the road... Does anyone know how to use a can opener?'

'Let's hope the new norm means that less really is more.'

"That's six 'noes' and one 'aye', the ayes have it"

Yummy Mummies

Pin the blame on the donkey.

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

'Remember - Reilly's Chairman of the Board, but Henderson's the Alpha male.'

Now may not be a good time,he just found out he's not going to live forever.

'Don't be so dramatic and get into my office!'

Big Shot/Bigger Shot.

'Our Board of Directors are really very fickle!'

'Don't be nervous, relax...he puts his pants on one leg at a time, just like you do. Of course, his pants are tailor made and cost $600 a pair...'

You said you wanted me to speak to the chairman of Hardcastle industries - I've just realised that's me.

'If I believed in aptitude tests I'd still be washing cars in Accrington,.'

'Hanson - committee of four.'

'What we need is a decision, not more foot-dragging.'

'My last comment appeared to be inviting feedback. Do not be fooled.'

"We're developing a plan to fix this."

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

"Since I am chairman, it behooves me to go first. 'What I Did Over My Summer Vacation,' by Wilson Rupert Hewes."

'Long term I want student achievement to increase. Short time I want a cup of coffee and a biscotti.'

'Then it's settled. We'll make 7 million with blue handles, 5 million with red handles, 4 million with purple handles and 2 million with green handles.'

'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'.'