Corporate Newbie Pillows

"Well, the sooner he starts, the better."

The Businessmen Have to Make Decisions from Many Options

"I don't like getting bogged down in details. I'm more of a big-picture guy."

'No, your guess isn't as good as mine.'

The MBA Draft

'I'm judging by your silence Al that you're giving me the green light on the Greenwich project. I just want to say that I admire your leadership. I guess that's why you've been running this company for 20 years.'

Welcome to the Team

He was destined for greatness. Whatever that meant.

"Lost my job. But I'm pretty sure it's around here somewhere."

Parade of Businessmen

BOOKSHOP, 'We're pushing our do-it-yourself kit today, sir -- a ream of paper and a dozen pencils.'

"How can you have a meteoric rise to the top in a one-story building?"

"You're on top of this week's Sales Pyramid."

Dogs reviewing organizational chart - 'Hunter can eat Spanky or Fido, Spanky can eat Spot or Duke,....' and so on.

'By the time I climbed up to this job, I was too tired to do it.'

'That's my 'job security' barometer.'

"That was too many fresh original voices for one night."

"You know, there's a corporate elevator."

"Gentlemen, I've called this meeting to discuss absenteeism."

'As my subordinate, naturally I expect you to take the heat on things that otherwise would make me uncomfortable.'

Downward arrow on progress chart goes through the floor: 'OK, I know this doesn't look good ...'

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

'I suppose they call it the rat race because only rats ever seem to win.'

'He's a real high flyer!'

'You don't get a raise with this promotion, but you do get to call your work area a 'work station' instead of a 'cubicle.''

Buck Stops Here

"Actually, I worked my way up from ideas and you can too!"

'Being taller than me will get you nowhere.'

"I know everyone see me as a manager, but really I am a leader."

'Looks like no cash bonus this year.'

Directors Meetings - Please do not disturb.

Walkie Talkie Company CEO has in/out boxes labeled: Talk the talk, Walk the Walk.

'I know that you think you should be the President of this company, Your Majesty. But, you'll just have to work your way up, like I did!'

"I guess I'll see you around Frank."