Corporate Athlete Gifts

"Meet Brad Paulson, our first round draft choice out of Wharton.''

"My dad can slam dunk but it's mostly in mergers and acquisitions."

Fighting CEO's of Fenton Business College.

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

"Gentlemen, we are now playing hardball."

Heavy Workload

'Do you remember when our time away from the office was our time...'

Executive Coach: Specializing in sports metaphores.

'It's got people contributing but it's a pain smoothing out all those notes.'

Tired executive going into gym coming out gleaming

The MBA Draft

Man at computer at sports company wears sweat band on head.

'He's been brought in to save the company.'

"Fine - you don't want to run in the corporate 5K - I get it. What about the corporate cage fighting team?"

'I don't understand. You've wasted the whole interview going on and on about what you know... I think you'd better start telling me who you know.'

'Do you really think shoulder-to-wheel and nose-to-grindstone are valid yoga positions?'

"Keep up the good work, whatever it is, whoever you are."

To determine which department would be awarded the Billings contract, employees agreed to play a best-of-five dodgeball tournament.

"I appreciate your vision and work ethic but I have a budget. How much would it cost for your vision without work ethics?"

'My long-range goal is to turn pro and lead the league in product endorsements.'

Directors Meetings - Please do not disturb.

The boss is truly a courageous risk-taker. Only he tasted the salmon mousse at last year's company picnic.

'Looks like no cash bonus this year.'

"We're waiting to see if he'll see his shadow."

'It's not just a job. It's about being part of something bigger than yourself.'

"Can you believe those guys? We tell them absolutely, positively no further negotiations, and they stop negotiating!"

Developing links within business.

Romney: 'Corporations are people! We just pay a lot less taxes than you!'

"Now that's power."

'It's all right, I'm just a little behind.'

"Yup, marathon meetings all day."

"Are we afraid of a little competition? Based on the figures, absolutely."

Commercial space travel is expensive.

"We're counting on you to save this company, Fitzgerald.

Ready to move when the other guy blinks.