Executive Juggler Gifts

"So, are we singing from the same hymnbook?"

'Sir, Mr. Gregg is here with the figures on the Parkinson deal, and Mr. Parkinson is here with the figures on the Gregg deal.'

Business head.

"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."

'You see, Brad, I'm not just a highly polished career woman.'

Can't Do the Math/Won't Do the Math.

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

"Well the good news is that after the reorganisation you'll be leading the team."

"You're just the man we're looking for. Come around to this side of the desk, and I'll gather up my things and get the heck out of here."

Doris K. Elston: Brain Surgeon, Professional Model, Artist, Lawyer....Plus Mother of Four.

'Lion Tamer experience hey? Well, I have a project currently needing your management skills...'

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

"I appreciate your devices that make it seem like you're paying attention, but could you actually pay attention and make eye contact so I know you are?"

"I'm too busy to be stressed."

"Before I read the financial report I have to ask... do any of you have a weapon?"

Balancing work and family

"I think I'll have the businessman's lunch."

"Can I multi-task? As a single mom I'm both the bread-winner and bread-baker!"

"....how many kids have we got now?"

'If you take this job, you will need child care... that's my second job.'

'She's determined to combine a family and a career!'

'I wasted a lot of time in graduate school to get this job.'

'What we need is a decision, not more foot-dragging.'

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

There now, that wasn't too difficult was it!

"And I'm sure no one will mind if we fold a few clothes while we talk."

'A few messages came in during your lunch break.'

'We need a product line that will stimulate our profit line.'

'I think and work spectacularly well either inside or outside the box.'

Man in office, desk covered in computer equipment, uses floor for photos, desk pads etc.

'Well I like to think every cloud has a silver lining.'

"Chief Second Guesser."

"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."

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