Company Leader Gifts

'Congratulations, Fingleworth. You made the 'Million Dollar Club.' We estimate that's what you've cost the company.'

'...And for the low visibility positions we can bring people on board who can, you know...do things.'

"We don't want your sort in here!"

I Have A Closed Mind.

'Don't go too far out on a limb - he'll send you to a branch office.'

'I don't understand why you're so shocked, Mullen. After all, you were always encouraging the stockholders to take a more active role in running the company!'

Executive puts on brave face for board meeting.

"I'm glad you asked. No, in the corporate world, the 'women and children first' rule doesn't apply."

Guru, Inc: VP parables, VP Allegories, VP Enigmas, VP Riddles.

"You're invited to our management excursion. Come dresses as a pinata."

"And need I remind you, the 'art of the deal' is the lifeblood of this company."

Businesswoman Empowerment

The Businessmen Have to Make Decisions from Many Options

'We invest so much money in training staff...it's a mystery to me why businesses would risk losing them.'

"Stock options for your thoughts."

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

"This is a merit-based organization! Can't you see I’ve hired the very best and most qualified yes-men money can buy?"

"This position has become very important to the company."

'It's only a hunch, but I think everybody bought everything they needed, last time.'

"We need to make some cuts. We'll start with integrity, accountability, openness, and transparency."

'I think you are taking this elevator pitch way too literally'.

Butterfly Woman

"I was just going to say, 'Well, I don't make the rules.' But, of course, I do make the rules."

"Another job well done by your conflict resolution specialist."

'It seems every time my business grows so does my paperwork!'

"Peter's Joint Head of Communications."

"Actually, she's just a figurehead boss. Our real CEO is an algorithm floating around somewhere in the cloud!"

So which rung are you on my corporate ladder?

"In recognition of last month's little upward blip, I suggest we allow ourselves a spontaneous victory fist bump."

"I don't like getting bogged down in details. I'm more of a big-picture guy."

Businessman on stilts: 'I had to step over a lot of people to get where I am today.'

"Shall we start with an icebreaker?"

"I've never said this to a woman before, but here goes: We're not paying you enough."

"Obviously some people here don't appreciate the gravity of our situation."

"Women Supporting Women!"