Executive Management Prints

'Now that we all agree on the agenda, a show of hands on how many want to keep it hidden.'

"Now that you are all my little drones, I encourage you to speak my mind."

'Let's make this a short meeting. I know we all have expensive homes to go to.'

'He's a Drunk-With-Power drunk...the worst kind!'

"Do you have anything for grey, hairs, experience and wisdom?"

"We can't offer you a golden parachute, however we do offer a very attractive escape hatch."

CEO (Out to lunch).

"Wait a minute!! First call my boss and tell him that I'm going to miss the meeting! Then call the ambulance!"

Security at executive staff meeting.

'It's lonely at the top unless you count lawyers.'

'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?"

"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."

"So what kind of mood is he in?"

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.'

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

Businesswoman Empowerment

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

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

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

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

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

"Stock options for your thoughts."

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

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

'It's only a hunch, but I think everybody bought everything they needed, last time.'

The Businessmen Have to Make Decisions from Many Options

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

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

'What sort of mission statement is that?'

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

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