Leadership Strategy Buff Prints

"In every situation, an executive has to decide whether to lead by consensus, charisma or cattle prod. Trust me... it's not always this easy!"

"Is this to make me feel bad for not getting you that laptop?"

Hollywood Sign Developers

'You could be a constant inspiration for us to come up with a plan to get a leg up on our competition...you're hired!'

"I was just going to say, 'Well, I don't make the rules.' But, of course, I do make the rules."

'It has come to my attention that we need to hedge against our five-year plan.'

"We need to reset our fiscal compass to the changing business horizon."

'Asynchronous, collaborative, interactive - we're obviously on a roll.'

Voice coming from wooden horse: 'Quiet Fanshaw! If this hostile take-over bid is going to work we've got to get right inside the boardroom.'

CEO du Jour

'OK, so I fumbled. Now can you cure it or not?'

Alternative fielding positions

PERSONNEL, 'Why did you leave your previous employment?', 'They asked too many questions!'

"He thought this would illustrate the company hierarchy more clearly than the organizational chart."

"I suggest we start with the low hanging fruit."

Businessman wearing many hats.

"No, you dismantle your nuclear arsenal first."

' A new idea '

'It's come to my notice, Simpson, that YOU'RE the glitch in the system.'

"I've decided to add a little magic, so, everyone, say hello to my little friend."

Tic-tac-toe

'Remember, my door is always open Higgins, just be careful of the trap door.'

'Well, back to the old drawing board.'

'I'm still employed, but to save on utility costs, they offshored me.'

"It's our new corporate strategy. I'd get on board if I were you, Watkins."

"We're always excited to hear from analysts who are bullish on the market."

Traffic Management Strategic Group

A military officer sits at his desk with desk trays marked 'Search' and 'Destroy.'

"Post holiday sales look similar to the crater that killed the dinosaurs."

"There are two ways we can go here - bark or bite."

Brick Salesman

"I don't want to insult your intelligence - I imagine that happens enough as it is."

"Wentworth, could I take another look at that reorganization plan?"

'So, what do you want to talk about?'

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