Management Thinker Pillows

'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.'

Seriously Flawed Office.

'It's is the feeling of this board that you are overdoing the 'lead by example' thing.'

"We need to reduce our staff without upsetting office morale. Hire some people to study the problem."

"Tom, leadership is about MORE than wearing your 'I'm the boss of you' T-shirt."

The Department of Really Stupid Ideas: 'Most people think they just appear out of thin air! But the truth is, there's a great deal of very hard work involved!'

'And were there a point to your proposal, Henderson - What would it be?'

'Now that I have your attention...'

The Businessmen Have to Make Decisions from Many Options

"Stock options for your thoughts."

'It has come to my attention that we need to hedge against our five-year plan.'

"Be patient. He'll have to visit the water cooler sooner or later."

Employee won't think about work outside of box

"We can waste time and look for a solution or...just find a scapegoat?"

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

"We need a best practice swim lane to leverage our core competency, move the needle outside the box, and open the kimono while keeping our ducks in a row. Can anyone give me a sustainable solution to more vertical effectiveness without getting too granula

'I am willing to concede that the company has been underperforming of late...'

'I want you to paddle against the current.'

"Is it just a scary coincidence that the words 'changes' and 'unknown' both have 7 letters?"

'Do you want to tell them their department is being downsized again, or should I?'

"You're a genius, Shaw. This is an idea whose copyright has expired."

"Based on the feedback from advisers whom I haven't beheaded, all of my ideas are great."

"Serendipity is not a strategy."

"He's his own worst enemy."

US v.s. Tech Giants

"I'm Jackson, your new micro-manager."

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

'My door is always open. That's why I installed a tripwire.'

Target your customer.

'Our job will be to drag the competition down to our level.'

Not thinking BIG enough: Nickel & Dime Bank.

'Maybe we should sign him before the MVP award is announced.'

"Weather like this plagued my retreat from Moscow."

'I'd like to explain my ideas for economy within the company.'

'Could we finish these negotiations via e-mail? That will allow me to think before I respond to your proposals.'