Leadership Development Fan Prints

"I always try to give out at least one genuine compliment per day. I don't always succeed."

"Does anyone know where the leadership training is taking place."

'I hope you're not threatened by powerful women, because you're fired.'

'As a beginning teacher, you know you come here prepared to teach and become a good teacher. As you gain experience, you will learn that you also come here to care and become a great teacher.'

"I suppose just climbing the greasy pole is no longer an option..."

"You know how it is, one minute I'm selling insurance in South Dakota and the next minute I have a hook for a hand. How about you?"

'Well, I must say I never thought team-building exercises could be such fun.'

"Here's some of my work for you to do. It should be a refreshing change...for me."

'What did I learn in school today? You'd better sit down.'

Dave realised that Clive didn't see problems,only 'challenges to be embraced'.

'I started as an office boy and growled my way to the top.'

"Bet she says 'moo' before she says 'oink'."

Carrot VS Stick

Nurse's introduction training - "We don't get the quality of student we used to"

'Look, dear. Her first opinion.'

'My parents didn't want me getting left behind in the system.'

Career advice from the boss

'How could anyone think that this department is under staffed?'

'Guess what! I got my act together! And this is it!'

"I'm worried about my leadership ability. None of the board members follow me on Twitter."

Disraeli Cements his Leadership over Conservatives

BUSINESS PRESCHOOL

Resume Consultant. I can polish up your resume, but I won't be able to pound all the dents. (Published originally on Janurary 8, 2009.)

God and His Copilot.

'Now that we've discovered a great new laundry detergent, let's try to discover an appropriate price point.'

'No, the book you want isn't in our self-help section. It's probably under personal growth or finding yourself or possibly ego awareness.'

Jump! Jump! How high? He just doesn't get it, does he?

General Manager/Specifics Manager

"Well, he's learned to walk the walk, now he just needs to learn how to talk the talk."

'Get a life? That's it?'

"Myra's our creative director. She fabricates emergency situations for me when client meetings go on too long."

The Joys of Retraining

Accountability

'I watched a reality show on television last night. I got some ideas for hurdles we can create as a test for would-be leaders.'

I'm stepping out to look for a better job.