Corporate Circus Mugs

'Clown-noser.'

"So what kind of mood is he in?"

"I'd say we were pretty much on target."

'OK, team, let's review: when the arrow goes down, it means...?

"If I might be serious for a moment..."

"I believe we've found the weakest link."

'Senior management wanted me to raise morale so I made Lionel from accounts 'office jester'!'

'What's that? It's a leaving present for the next person who comes in late.'

'Since I'm new here, let's start by clearning the air. You may have noticed that I'm short for a C.E.O. . .'

"The good news is that we do have a little wiggle room."

"It's made entirely out of rejected resumes."

"I'll show you our growth projections but only if you promise not to snicker."

"On the plus side, I finally have a key to the executive washroom."

'We're just like family. Stop mumbling, Cindy. Straighten up, Fred. Get that hair out of your eyes, Janet...'

'Got to admit,as far as mission statements go, it's pretty damn bold.'

"Quit stalling, Smithers. Where's the SALES chart?"

We're cutting the forest in half, so I'm going to need you to make the oxygen of two trees.

Shake it all about sign on desk

"It's the new simplified tax demand from HMRC. . . Three Questions - How much did you earn last year? How much have you got left? And how soon can you send it. . .?"

"We need to think outside the pentangle."

'How about we just sit here a while to regulate the gaps in our service?..'

"You're a great team player - so we're trading you."

'Careful, that's where the boss keeps his ego.'

'Once, long ago, I thought I was wrong...but it turned out I was mistaken.'

'I see everyone got the memo.'

Not a surprise, coming from the new boss - who looks about 6 years old.

'Anyone who opposes the plan I'm about to propose please signify by saying 'I resign.''

'A High-pain job? Yes, I believe we have that.'

"Stock options won't do it. I'll also need a ball of yarn."

Brainstorm in progress.

'Kimble, I'm going to give you a chance at purchasing - nip over to the cafe and get me a cheese and pickle sandwich.'

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

'But this is what you demanded; a corner office with Windows.'

'How come, unlike some other bosses, you never surprise me with little promotions?'

'Dear, you know how I hate it when you bring your work home.'