Executive Dynamics Buff Gifts

'All my venture capital is tied up in Miss Umpley, there.'

'Now that I have your attention...'

"Stock options for your thoughts."

"Another job well done by your conflict resolution specialist."

"I'm Jackson, your new micro-manager."

'Ladies and gents, the executive-worker pay ratio is not what it used to be!'

'My last comment appeared to be inviting feedback. Do not be fooled.'

'I owe you an apology, Greffman -- Let's keep it that way.'

"The problem is that our ads have either been too Jewish or not Jewish enough."

"Those are wonderful insights jack but we're, Looking for actual ideas."

"Profits. Good thing or the greatest thing?"

"So what kind of mood is he in?"

Workplace Confidentiality.

He was the kind of boss who evoked extreme emotions.

'One businessman's lunch and one lackey's lunch.'

'Another corporation I wouldn't have minded so much, but this was a hostile takeover by my secretary!'

'I've never had to butter up the boss. I've always been the boss.'

'I think I've spotted our problem.' (too many consultants)

'Making a profit was a lot easier before so many countries abandoned socialism and started competing!'

'Don't look at this as a demotion, look at it as the stripping away of your last shred of dignity.'

"I'm used to dealing with grievances. I've been married for 30 years."

Executive Conkers.

"Patel confirmed"

"Some people at work think you're a little to aggressive and intimidating."

'I believe in reasoning with my opponents unless I have something on them.'

The Kavec Corp - A wholly owned (but nevertheless on good terms with) subsidiary of T4 industries.

'We had a leveraged buyout today, and I was the fulcrum!'

'Try to forget that I'm your boss, Saunders and just try to think of me as one of the boys!'

"There, but for the grace of God, and the contract with Satan, go I."

'It's the boss' attempt to convey a certain openness'

"I used to be the leader of the management team, until they made me abdicate."

"Sorry, sir. Access denied."

"Any new proposals?"

I've created a new policy that is both arbitrary and inconsistent.

'Bad news sir, we've discovered a bigger fish in our pond.'