Corporate Maneuverer Mugs

"Now, now, it wasn't a lie—it was a one-eighty."

'Between you and me, it's a public relations move. I fire you, then bring you back as a consultant.'

"The good news is you’re the only one we’re not firing ... the bad news is you’re the only one to run the department."

"Yes Sir, I'm still working on the 'ins and outs' of their proposal."

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

"Here's what I'm gonna do."

'Whoever said 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself' never had a room full of angry shareholders.'

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

"Rolled-up sleeves, no coat, loose tie...it's my casual confrontational look."

"What if he's bluffing? What if he's not? What if the room just gets too hot?"

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

"Oh dear...I don't think negotiations are going too well..."

'Okay...3.5 billion in stock, 2.5 billion in cash, 80 million in deferred compensation, my own private jet, a luxury car lease for the next ten years, 3 club memberships and...

'Let's hope the new norm means that less really is more.'

'You're developing a reputation as something of a cowboy, Henderson.'

"Pistachio almond—that's the buyout."

"I didn't get where I am by trying to please."

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

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

"I'm afraid that following the audit, Mr. Davis is no longer with us... On the bright side, the corner office is now available!"

"We are extremely short-staffed here and you would need to be okay with that. For example I’m the janitor, but I also do interviews in between emptying trash cans."

Information. Innuendo

'You just don't seem to be fitting in.'

"We're to stop talking about 'budget cuts'. Apparently it's depressing for staff and clients..."

Call Your Office

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

"Damn it, name a figure, name a figure."

'I brought Simmons here on board to use his powers of levitation on our customer intelligence.'

Very fat 'Office' facing more waiters with trays of demand

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

'You may have three mergers.'

"With great power comes great, great stress."

Multitasking executive dog

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

'We're looking for people who like to take work home.'