Executive Leadership Mugs

A fight in the Boardroom.

'Well, at least we're ahead of our competitors in the number of CFOs we've had in the past year.'

'I knew we should have put the CEO's increased bonus item further down the agenda.'

"We don't fear them, so let's be honest. . ."

"I'll have my people bark at your people."

'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...

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

"We're all just a number here, Finch, and fortunately my number is one."

'Do you think, perhaps, that we could start shooting for a few longer-term goals around here?'

"Is this to make me feel bad for not getting you that laptop?"

"So what kind of mood is he in?"

"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."

Where your mind & battle are los

'And were there a point to your proposal, Henderson - What would it be?'

'Surely you wouldn't want me to laugh at your joke if I didn't think it was funny!'

'Williams, we're not used to receiving such excellent ideas as these, so we'd like to tone them down a bit.'

Businesswoman Empowerment

"Stock options for your thoughts."

At the end of each day, Gary had approximately 7 minutes of free time – which left him feeling very vulnerable.

"This position has become very important to the company."

On his desk, a cat has an in box, out box and litter box.

"This is a merit-based organization! Can't you see I’ve hired the very best and most qualified yes-men money can buy?"

"On a more positive note the guidance we’ve published on the services we can’t provide is published in 37 different languages."

"My email is down... talk to me."

"So the plan is to fly everyone for free. But we'll charge $400.00 per bag."

"You've got to fill in these forms to join the 'How to reduce bureaucracy' seminar."

Golly, �1m a year isn't too much. I don't know why your shareholders don't understand you.

"Miracles happen, gentlemen, but they don't come cheap."

"We need to make some cuts. We'll start with integrity, accountability, openness, and transparency."

'What sort of mission statement is that?'

'I think you are taking this elevator pitch way too literally'.

'It's a chart of office morale. This is where you went on vacation.'

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

'The check is in the email attachment.'

'I'll be late for dinner, dear. I'm up to my neck in paperwork.'