New Job In Leadership Gifts

"You've got your corner office, so what more do you want?"

'I'm sure that one wasn't there last week.'

Businessman on stilts: 'I had to step over a lot of people to get where I am today.'

"Shall we start with an icebreaker?"

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

Leadership suits you

"On the plus side, I finally have a key to the executive washroom."

Teamwork

"Before I read the financial report I have to ask... do any of you have a weapon?"

'The ultimate sign of success is when no one puts you on hold.'

Unto thee shall pass the executive laser pointer. Take this authority and delegate it.

New company policy...next time you miss a meeting I need a note from a doctor or a subpoena from a judge.

Not a surprise, coming from the new boss - who looks about 6 years old.

'I hear you got your increase.' - 'Yes, that proves my theory, if you whine enough, you get anything you want.'

Office meeting

Under new blame.

"It's all a matter of planning...."

Whack-a-mole CEO.

The new boss brought a sense of urgency.

The role of administration.

'You'll find there's no middle ground with Kirk Knoland.'

The little engine that could delegate.

'Good new. . . we're moving you to a bigger desk!'

"He's got great leadership skills. Wherever he's taking us, it's got to be better than where we've been."

The little engine that delegated

Woman as a beacon and guide of the family

'Since we downsized the board of directors profits are up 300 percent.'

"There's always a period of adjustment whenever you hire a new crew."

'I still say there are better ways to decide which positions to eliminate!'

"They're going to be tough shoes to fill."

'What can we do about this leadership course?'