Chief Executive Pillows

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.

Always have an Exit Strategy.

'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.'

The Do/Don't Decision Makers.

'Chairman and Chief Executive'

"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."

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.

'Bring me some more power.'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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.'

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

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

Executive with desk-boxes 'get rich' and 'get even'.

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

'The board of directors had him stuffed.'

'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.'