Leadership Thinkers Pillows

'They still call me 'King of the Jungle' but the reality is that everything is run by committees these days...'

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

What can I do? He says it's his thinking cap.

'You think I'm crazy; I think you're crazy...finally some common ground!'

"But can't I be feared and loved?"

"What was I thinking?!"

'I think your father's had one of his big ideas...'

'I try not to think big too often or I get terrible headaches.'

"What's wrong with swallowing up other companies?"

A balloon seller is selling thought bubble balloons

Not a surprise, coming from the new boss - who looks about 6 years old.

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'He's a good listener, but only to the sound of his own voice.'

Two plans - one long-term and one short-term.

REPENT! Get back to nature

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

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

'Think tank' and 'Rethink tank'.

From what I hear, the Atwood Intuition Tank is coming up with results faster than we are.

The Modern Damocles -

'Sure, I cam up with fire, and the wheel, but you're only as good as your last idea.'

"He's really excited about this new proposal to let staff take over services."

A note of warning, he doesn't suffer wise men gladly

'I can dream, can't I?'

"Better put out notepads and pens in case any of them has an idea."

Thoughts of Stephen Harper...

"I don't judge. I know it's lonely at the top."

'When I talked about, 'fundamental changes to chore practices to align ourselves with a changing business environment', I was referring to more than you moving your desk closer to the window.'

Animal office workers at a meeting. Lion says to giraffe: 'Gerry, I think you're best placed to do a spot of blue-sky thinking on this.'

Big thoughts... Big Pen!

Followers

"I know I'm the CEO, but I'm really more of an influencer than a decision maker."

'Let's get some sheep, and don't worry if the shepherd has fire: I'll take care of it...'