Newly Promoted Mugs

Don't forget the challenges that your team faces. Remember to put yourself in their shoes."

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

'Do you think, perhaps, that we could start shooting for a few longer-term goals around here?'

'I hope you're not threatened by powerful women, because you're fired.'

"Is this to make me feel bad for not getting you that laptop?"

Where your mind & battle are los

At the end of each day, Gary had approximately 7 minutes of free time – which left him feeling very vulnerable.

"Miracles happen, gentlemen, but they don't come cheap."

I'm looking for employees who have their own unique way of seeing things my way.

'I'll be late for dinner, dear. I'm up to my neck in paperwork.'

Butterfly Woman

'Let's not go by the book.'

I hope a starting salary of 80 and a severance of 12 is acceptable....

Killer Executive Suits.

'You could be a constant inspiration for us to come up with a plan to get a leg up on our competition...you're hired!'

'Finally! A meeting with one of the bigwigs.'

In basket-case.

Large Dollar Sign Office Block

"Oh, yes, and there's plenty of opportunity for advancement."

'It seems every time my business grows so does my paperwork!'

"Peter's Joint Head of Communications."

"It's clear to me that you want to go far with this company."

So which rung are you on my corporate ladder?

Others will fight for you

A fight in the Boardroom.

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

'I'll make my final decision on that promotion of yours, after this game.'

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

"Why can't the rest of you be more like Rollins, here? He does his homework!"

'You wanna play another round?' 'Sure....tender, another round!'

"So, tell me a little bit more about this house training you mention on your CV."

Or as I prefer to call it, the 'feel-good' factor.

Business books - Who's Who & Who's Downsized sections.

We should take a break. Ron's eyes have turned into spinning rainbow wheels.

Looks like another day in which. . . I have to run the world, the country, the business and the household!!!