Chief Executive Gifts

Things to Do: Delegate.

'it's lonely at the top.'

'Would you please send in one of my 'yes-man' to break this tie?'

'He's a good listener, but only to the sound of his own voice.'

"Mr. Butler, your ten-o'clock is here."

'One day he stepped back so he could see the big picture. Then he turned and ran like hell.'

"All in favor, say, 'Aye'."

M. Peabody, V.P. Mind officially closed since 1975.

'Frankly, I don't remember why I called this meeting.'

'Yes is no longer god enough. Can I get an Amen?'

'I'll be downstairs making people nervous.'

Always have an Exit Strategy.

'Chairman and Chief Executive'

The Do/Don't Decision Makers.

"I've finally learned not to measure my worth by how many employees I have."

'...I know just the man, I'll send him right over.'

"He's away but he manages to maintain a presence."

"Sorry, sir, only senior management are allowed in this room."

Poking gentle fun at the company in the blog wasn't meant to include saying that the chief exec had a face like a baboons bottom.

The new boss brought a sense of urgency.

Former CEO will work for stock options, bonus, perks, in lieu of salary.

'Bring me some more power.'

'The board of directors had him stuffed.'

'As usual, when you type that, correct my grammar, and make me sound friendly and very intelligent.'

"Sorry -- I wasn't listening to what you were saying. I was too busy leading."

"Haskins may have winked and I may have nodded, But nobody winked and nodded."

'As company CEO, I leave with no regrets.'

"Can you give me a minute? There are a few key people I want to take along with me."

'You know, Tom...Even after getting million dollar bonuses I can still enjoy the small things in life! Like stealing lunches from the staff fridge.'

'I have your file in front of me. And I'm rushing through it as fast as I can.'

"Listen - we just stay silent and look remote and concerned and dignified, and we keep the damn bonuses."

"After all there are two categories of human beings: intelligent people like us and tax payers."

"Making money's eve more of a kick when no one else is."

'I'm a CEO. I run a multi-million dollar business with a strong global presence. I'm told we even have a web site.'

"This just might be the greatest period of privatization since feudalism."