Corporate Juggler Pillows

"You have a major fiasco at 10:30, followed by a shocking scandal at 2:15."

Things to Do: Delegate.

"I'm concerned, Larry. All you seem to do lately is put out fires and run around like a..."

"Well, I've emailed, faxed, and phoned Dobson. Maybe I should just walk down the hall and talk to him..."

Exec Has His Whole Life At His Desk

Ted's ability to multitask was key to his firms, success.'

'OK ladies and gentlemen, when I start the music start circling the chairs. When the music stops please take up your new post...'

Road sign: 'Business district - prepare to merge.'

'There's a Mr Tilbin here to see you sir. Shall I tell him you're on the phone, in a meeting, or out of the office?'

'He's trying to see more of his family.'

'The boss has decided to spend more time with his children'

You missed a spot!

'The quicker we get through our agenda, the sooner we get to our poker game.'

"The employees from the two companies are adapting very well to the merger. I wish I could say the same about the computer systems!"

'So to hit the training targets I have to arrange five days a year training for the staff that we haven't been able to recruit.'

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

'My business sense tells me to write you up. My maternal instincts tell me too send you to your office without lunch.'

We need bold action to raise morale, yet not make people think there's a problem.

Wife, 2 kids, and 147 employees to support

I'm glad you felt able to get that off your chest...now could we discuss next year's targets?

Two steps backwards-one step forward.

"We've decided your suggestion to have a day care center here at work has merit."

'My life is around here somewhere.'

'If you are wondering why I always have a smile, in the face of adversity, it's because I have you as a scapegoat.'

"Keeping busy?"

'It may well be nesting J.T but damn it, you've got a company to turn.'

Control in the workplace.

Business executive has desk sign stating: I am in a meeting.

"They pay well but they expect a lot from you."

"ASAP!!!"

"Ok, here's the meeting agenda: heal the wounds, listen to the partners, fix the leaks, make the deal, soothe the suppliers, spank the banks...."

"We have way too much micro-managing around here."

"Larry, can you take over the meeting for a minute? My doctor is insisting I take a few deep breaths."

"When you reach the bottom of the pile, you'll find this week's paycheck."

"No, mom. . . it was last winter when I was skating on thin ice. This spring I'm just walking a fine line."