Little Leader Gifts

'She always has her own way. She even writes her diary a few days in advance.'

'You should concentrate on your schoolwork for now -- you'll have plenty of time to pick a running mate later.'

Gracie for Queen...of the universe.

"Still believe leaders are born not developed?"

Butterfly Woman

"My political platform focuses on more ice cream and more frisbee chasing, with less chores and fewer baths."

"In recognition of last month's little upward blip, I suggest we allow ourselves a spontaneous victory fist bump."

"I don't like getting bogged down in details. I'm more of a big-picture guy."

"This is the most important election of our lifetime."

'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.'

"Women Supporting Women!"

"He's not really much of a leader...he just has a lot of followers."

"I can motivate everyone except myself."

'You realize, we can't use the 'benign neglect' method for everything.'

Leadership suits you

Go! Means NOW!

"What was I thinking?!"

"Who gave you permission to ask for a raise?"

The Ascent of Woman

"My making two million a year, …. It doesn't make me seem 'Mannish', does it?"

"I was young and cocky because I wasn't aware of my shortcomings. Now I'm old and cocky because I can't remember what they are."

'Recent studies in primate colonies suggest that organizational performance can be improved by replacing complicated financial incentives with bananas.'

'I'm sure he was a great guy, but there's a new Pharaoh in town.'

Changing Minds

'Same here, we have a female C.E.O., too.'

'I give this one about three months...'

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

"Take us to your inclusive leader."

'I like it but frankly, I had something more substantial in mind.'

"Kindergarten, first grade,second grade, third grade...when do we get to retire?"

"That's six 'noes' and one 'aye', the ayes have it"

'Well, nobody can say you haven't grown in office.'

'The Buck Stops Here.'

"Can you give me a haircut that says, 'If you mess with my budget I'll rip out your soul, wring it like a dish towel, and drink it from a teacup'?"

"I always try to give out at least one genuine compliment per day. I don't always succeed."