New Job In Leadership Pillows

'Leadership training.'

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

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

'Manager. . . Commander. . . Chieftain. . . King!'

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.'

"We're looking for that perfect blend of vision, ambition and ethical ambiguity."

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?"

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

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

Under new blame.

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

Office meeting

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

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

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

Whack-a-mole CEO.

The role of administration.

The new boss brought a sense of urgency.

The little engine that could delegate.

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

"To make things more democratic, I've decided to introduce a round-table policy."

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

Woman as a beacon and guide of the family

The little engine that delegated

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

"I don't want to insult your intelligence - I imagine that happens enough as it is."

'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!'

'What can we do about this leadership course?'