Instinctive Strategist Gifts

'I can feel it, Henderson - Someone out there is up to no good.'

The Department of Really Stupid Ideas: 'Most people think they just appear out of thin air! But the truth is, there's a great deal of very hard work involved!'

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

"Stock options for your thoughts."

"Be patient. He'll have to visit the water cooler sooner or later."

"We need a best practice swim lane to leverage our core competency, move the needle outside the box, and open the kimono while keeping our ducks in a row. Can anyone give me a sustainable solution to more vertical effectiveness without getting too granula

'I want you to paddle against the current.'

"Is it just a scary coincidence that the words 'changes' and 'unknown' both have 7 letters?"

"You're a genius, Shaw. This is an idea whose copyright has expired."

"Quit stalling, Smithers. Where's the SALES chart?"

"Serendipity is not a strategy."

"Based on the feedback from advisers whom I haven't beheaded, all of my ideas are great."

"He's his own worst enemy."

'Let's throw ball. Running game not working.'

'Maybe we should sign him before the MVP award is announced.'

"Weather like this plagued my retreat from Moscow."

'Could we finish these negotiations via e-mail? That will allow me to think before I respond to your proposals.'

Jack and Ina build their dream house.

'Look, can't we just build the damn thing next to the quarry?'

'Well, I'm not very satisfied with our customers, either.'

'I want to discuss communication clarity.'

"Compare Calculate Contrast Before you make a move"

Most valuable element.

Well, everything's going great! I guess it's time to bring in the naysayers.

Target your message

'If two wrongs don't make a right...try three.'

Thin Tank and Emote Tank.

"Remember, Man of good Sense not here to do work on your behalf. Man of good Sense only here to help you on strategic level until you wise enough to overcome recession."

"It's strictly business. Please don't take your financial ruin personally."

"Do you ever have days when you can't seem to rise above petty politics?"

'Checkmate I think!'

Prawn Amend

"Ladies, gentlemen, come in and take a seat. I've decided to take this corporation in an entirely new direction."

Unsuccessful board meeting.