Management Book Lover Mugs

"He keeps staring at me, do you think he's having some kind of a seizure?" "Managing negotiations Chapter 3...maintain eye contact whilst reinforcing image of strength and warmth."

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

'We have a strict don't-ask-don't-tell policy for salaries.'

'I tried that approach once, but my employees seized the carrots and attacked me with sticks.'

The little engine that could delegate.

'I've collected my memos into one reasonably priced gift book.'

Subordinate Employee

'Sir, you inaugural speech is simply wonderful. I would just suggest you say 'dear employees' instead of 'hey, you bunch of lousy slaves'.'

I kicked him upstairs to Diaz, Diaz kicked him over to Fennelson, and Fennelson evidently kicked him out the window.

"We had to lay off most of the staff to pay for the recruitment and training of new staff to replace the staff we laid off."

The little engine that delegated

Leadership Training

"Effective leadership is more than just telling everybody to be like you!"

'Don't let anyone in without an appointment, and don't give anyone an appointment.'

"Our constantant surveillance indicates workers are becoming more paranoid."

"I have a list of downsides I'd like you to develop into a list of upsides."

'We've decided to upgrade your position with a new version 2.0 employee.'

'It's important that I see eye-to-eye with any consultants we bring in.'

"The new boss might seem severe, but he won't bite your head off!"

"You have no idea how political this place is."

"Employee satisfaction is of utmost importance and I'm not leaving this chair till you are satisfied."

Company Structure - Boss and his yes men.

'This breed can smell incompetence.'

"This is Bernard, our new management consultant. He is going to be responsible for draining the lifeblood out of staff in a relentless attempt to reach increasingly unachievable and meaningless targets."

"I'm looking for someone who's qualified to cover my mistakes."

'Newgate, you'll be reporting to Cunningham, who'll be reporting directly to me. I, in one of those unexplainable paradoxes of the business world will be reporting to you,'

'The company is losing millions and the press are asking questions. Gentlemen,we're looking for a scapegoat.'

What is the difference between a boss and a leader?

My, my, we're justs a little overprotective of our propriety knowledge, aren't we?

"As my CV says, my approach to project management is of course "the carrot or the stick"..."

"Then, at 3:45, you usher in a whole new era. I brought your flashlight."

"Success is buying your experience cheap and selling at a profit."

'Not a problem. Our industry is self-regulated. In fact, I'm scheduled to jump off the roof right after this meeting.'

'You're not always right you know.'

'I just wish, he had been more direct...