Leadership Styles Analyst Gifts

British Prime Minister

"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."

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

"What was I thinking?!"

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.'

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

"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.'

"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."

"It's just the boss building consensus."

"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?"

Three popular executive swivel styles, and what they mean.

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

'He can be kind of explosive.'

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

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

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

'Okay, now who wants to be in charge?'

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

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

Two desk bins: My Way and the Highway.

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

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

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