Motivation Strategists Mugs

Corporate Scapegoat of the Month (Poster hanging on company hallway)

'I clawed my way to the top and then I clawed my way back to the middle.'

"And finally, I'd like to take any questions from the floor."

"Nobody is to blame until we pick someone."

"Compare Calculate Contrast Before you make a move"

Mountain Tops Incorporated

"I learned one thing today. Attitude trumps aptitude!"

I didn't want to become the company president, but the board of directors left me no choice. You were backed into a corner office.

'I said, how do you like my new communication tool?'

"Oh, I can be dependable, and for another £200 a week, I can be productive too."

'I know it's easy to blame others. That's why I do it.'

"We have a goal wrapped in a plan, and served on a bed of success."

"The secret is to ask yourself: what would someone who's successful do?"

Others' perceptions (which aren't always true)

Eye Off the Ball

'Well, that's simplified the mission statement.'

Course 'Management Skills and Employee Motivation', 09 AM - 05 PM, No breaks!

'If you want to be a great success, get yourself huge wads of money.'

"Yes, we do have an incentive scheme - fall below that line and you're sacked."

"Dig deep! C'mon! You got this!"

'I guess it was a mistake to make them self-starting.'

'It was at this point that I insisted all employees eat their vegetables.'

'It's a real conundrum. Not sure if I should open it, or beat it.'

'I don't know what's going on, but wipe that look of restrained jubilation off your face!'

"We thought we could put in the details later."

Climbing the mountain up towards business opportunities.

Move Up In The World or Down Hill All The Way.

"Welcome home, Dear. Did you catch the carrot today?"

"I'm going to be a lawyer so I'll be arguing both sides."

'No. No. Don't bomb them now. Wait until morning, when the birds are singing and the air is alive with a sense of possibility.'

Company take-over bid

'Thank you colonel we'll keep your strategy in mind.'

'Try as I may to get my ducks in a row, here's always some turkey stepping out of line.'

Yes, I am slow, but my life expectancy is way longer than yours, so I can still achieve a lot in life...

"Call it wishful thinking, but I don't think this peace will last. . . ."