Intellectual Strategist Gifts

Thinking about Peace

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."

'You think I'm crazy; I think you're crazy...finally some common ground!'

"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.'

"Can you change this quiz grade from an A to a C? I like to keep expectations low until I blow my parents' mind by acing the final exam."

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

"Serendipity is not a strategy."

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

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

"I have a recurring nightmare that I've taken a test, and the professor won't give me an 'A'."

"He's his own worst enemy."

Our Two Parties, Explained

"What's wrong with swallowing up other companies?"

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

"Weather like this plagued my retreat from Moscow."

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

Manufacturing will take place in China...So what role does Europe have?...you borrow money to be the customer

'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.'

Boss, remember when you said you'd consider giving me a raise if I were to show initiative? No. I used the caf

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

"Compare Calculate Contrast Before you make a move"

Target your message

Most valuable element.

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

Two plans - one long-term and one short-term.

Thin Tank and Emote Tank.

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