New Leadership Role Gifts

"They p-p-put m-me in ch-ch-charge."

Leadership suits you

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

'I want to thank you for sending me to those Excellency training classes.'

"Norman, leadership is about more than telling everyone to be more like you."

'Well, you DID know this job was dangerous when you took it.'

"I'm glad my team places me on a pedestal."

"I know everyone see me as a manager, but really I am a leader."

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

Others will fight for you

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.'

"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.'

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.

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.

Stop saying 'You're the boss' I KNOW I'm the boss!

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."

Woman as a beacon and guide of the family

The little engine that delegated

"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?'