Leadership Instructor Gifts

'I've studied the issues, reviewed the facts, considered all the alternatives and decided 'The hell with it'.'

"Looks like we found the issue."

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

"I don't like getting bogged down in details. I'm more of a big-picture guy."

'I hate leaving work when I feel I could have delegated more.'

How leaders fail

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

JOIN THE BOY SCOUTS HERE!, ''Trustworthy, friendly, loyal, helpful, kind, courteous, brave, thrifty, obedient and cheerful' -- This is going to look GREAT on my resume!'

"C'mon people! All for me and me for me!"

"Still believe leaders are born not developed?"

'Greetings and welcome to my new play called 'King Lear.' It's about delegation, succession, and decentralization.'

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

"Leadership is about more than delegating all of your work."

"What can we do about this leadership course,,," "I don't know,what do you think" "Isn't there anyone we could ask"

'What can we do about this leadership course?'

Performance Management: "We decided to get rid of the stick and just use the carrots."

"There goes the person that proved the Peter principal faster than anyone in history."

What it takes to be a leader.

"It takes a special supervisor to admit he's wrong. So far I can admit to being a special supervisor. I'm still working on the second part."

"Successful leadership involves more than just shouting at people."

"Damn it, Franklin - when will you learn to delegate."

'He's always had difficulty giving people negative feedback!'

'We only have a few rules around here, but we really enforce them.'

"You like to take credit for other people's successes, and blame others for your mistakes. Woodly, you have management potential!"

"He just returned from a motivational seminar."

'I need to hire more people. I can't keep making all of these mistakes.'

"I'd describe myself as generous and empathetic. I've always been good at self delusion."

Positional authority

"A workshop will be offered on the topic of decision-making....I could possibly take part....o the other hand...."