Leadership Mentor Gifts

Someone should tell him that being Churchillian involves more than an 8' Havana and a bottle of whisky.

"He's more carrot, I'm more stick"

"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?"

Grad School Parent-Teacher Conference

How leaders fail

'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.'

"Hey, you stick your neck out on a regular basis, it's gonna happen. The important thing is to just get up and keep moving forward."

Freedom comes at a cost. We must be willing to pay the ultimate price. Retail.

"I'm sorry, but we're looking for someone who's more likely to be followed than following."

"I'm not sure about this new trainee - he asked me when does he get to see the actual ropes."

"If you really want independence, you should get into contract law."

'How many times have I told to seize the day before it seizes you?'

'Believe me, I know transformation isn't easy. I pulled a muscle once.'

"Work hard, make the sacrifices and in 25 years you could be just like me!"

"Some advice please...How do I squeeze 9 days work into 5 and still see my family?"

'When I was young, I said I'd make it big or know the reason why - Well, I sure know the reason why!'

"I'm less a role model than a cautionary tale."

Barack Obama's To Do list.

'...and remember, son, never throw up on an old carpet...wait until they get a new one!'

Hanging off every word...

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

Children's education

"Excuse me a moment, whilst I just change hats."

"Always take the bull firmly by the tail and look him directly in the eye..."

'The secret to my success? Even as a kid, I never accepted that annoying phrase, 'None of your business.''

"You need to stand up for yourself, or at least sit up straight."

"Listen here pup, it's time you realized it's a "dog eat dog" world."

"Still believe leaders are born not developed?"

'Leadership training.'

Responsibility and duties

Mentors guide you through the maze.

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

"Sorry kid, I work alone."

"My mother taught me about baking. She was a great roll model!"