New Political Role Pillows

Settlements dialogue.

News and Magazines. State Capital. Transmission Team at Work. What does a transition team do? They have to turn campaign pledges into broken promises.

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

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

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

Leadership suits you

"What was I thinking?!"

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

"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.'

Office meeting

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

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

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

The role of administration.

The new boss brought a sense of urgency.

The little engine that could delegate.

Airport Security. Just pass the wand over them, Ernie. Keep your "abracadabras" to yourself.

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

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

Desk sign: 'Brown-nose'.

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

"We can still be friends, Roger. I just don't want you to be one of my vice-presidents anymore."

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

'What can we do about this leadership course?'

'I'm grooming you for this position and giving you a makeover.'

"I got the promotion. Instead of Wednesdays, I'm now the one who gets blamed when things go wrong on Tuesdays."

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

'How the hell do I tell them i haven't a clue where we're going?'

"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 a big believer in micromanagement."

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

"I think, Hayward, one can just slow down and still smell the roses."