Leadership Style Analyst Gifts

"It's just the boss building consensus."

'We're like family. I look out for them. They look out for me.'

'Honestly...All I said was that he could be a little autocratic at times..'

Three popular executive swivel styles, and what they mean.

"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 want a G.O.A.T, I want a S.C.A.P.E.G.O.A.T."

"What was I thinking?!"

British Prime Minister

King Solomon's Pollster.

'....and that's our CEO. He's trying to find a corporate direction.'

"Come on, we all know you're the new Alpha Male: No need to rub it in by wearing a badge..."

'I can't decide weather to have a feisty or a sassy management style.'

"Looks like J.B. changed his mind about his open door policy!"

'It's a real conundrum. Not sure if I should open it, or beat it.'

'I'm not getting the support I need.'

"Wait a minute! I don’t ignore the concerns of my employees! I listen to them, I discuss with them... and then I ignore them."

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

'It's definitely a 'hands-on' style of leadership.'

Thoughts of Stephen Harper...

Management Styles - Inspirational

"Now you've written to second in command, remember one thing. To me you're still a flunky."

'Your hair is messy,stand up straight. You look unkempt.'

'General, You look pale this morning...' - 'I had a nightmare Admiral! I dreamed the war began!'

"If someone says they're a leader and no one hears it, is it true?"

"Your air-guitar solos are commendable, Mr Ferguson, but do you have any other examples of how you’ve ‘taken the lead’?"

'I wonder if it was such a good idea to outsource all the staff?'

'He can be kind of explosive.'

"Could you come back in a couple of hours? My leader is out shopping."

"Sure, I'm a liar. That's my management style."

"And this is Dave. His motto is 'Push where it moves.'"

"My door is always open. All you have to do is figure out the security code."

Two desk bins: My Way and the Highway.

Dynamic decision makers - Will probably be back in an hour or so.

"You run your department your way, and I'll run mine my way."

"Not now, Gibson, I'm being imperious"