Corporate Maneuverer Prints

"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."

'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...

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

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

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

"We need to think outside the pentangle."

"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."

"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."

"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'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.'

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

Information. Innuendo

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

"With great power comes great, great stress."

Multitasking executive dog

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

'You may have three mergers.'

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

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

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