Motivational Tactics Collector Pillows

'I was hoping for a more sophisticated communications strategy for staff motivation than wearing those in supervisions.'

Fishermen dread the spot where the lures hang heavy from the trees like Spanish moss.

"I think I'll keep a diary..."

"You're a shark! You're a killer! Nothing can stop you! Now get back in that boardroom and apologize."

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

'I want a win-win situation where both wins are ours.'

Stealing thoughts.

Great training inspires employees: 'I see myself doing you job before too long...'

'When I say jump, Hayes, I don't want you to just ask 'How high?' ... I want you to show me!'

"I believe in the carrot-and-stick approach, Dempsey."

'Jim's blogging his thought for the day. He doesn't have any profound thoughts, he just has one thought per day.'

'Let's get with it, Miss Ogden -- Spread some papers around on my desk!'

"Don't compare yourself kid. I may be a hotshot lawyer but it took me eight lives to get here."

"I now realize that my 'show no mercy' campaign for the corner office was a big mistake."

'Note to self: Buy little recorder.'

"Have somebody get rid of that!"

'Satchel, life is like a can of tuna...'

"So...what's the most important thing about working at Auto y Rod Inc.?"

'Ted, I think we need to re-evaluate your carrot.'

Carrot & nose on sticks.

"John, does this mean you've given up looking for work?"

"What if I told you that everything you knew about slowly going insane on a desert island was wrong?"

'Can I get an AAAAY-OHHH?'

Keep Calm and Cover Your Ass

"Frankly I was expecting something a bit more sophisticated..."

"A great leader is a dealer in hope, Fenwick. Remember that."

Think Big: 'It's too small!'

"Sometimes it's important to stop dwelling on your failures and concentrate on your ability to leap over buildings at a single bound."

A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it isn't open.

"If you love yourself then you'll never be alone."

Boss: 'Speak up Smythe, I know you've got an opinion, I told you what it was in my email this morning!'

'Basically, the work here is a matter of supply and demand...you upply it when I demand it!'

Today is the first day of the rest of your life, unless you know something we don't.