Office Philosophy Enthusiast Gifts

Let's Not Work in a Silo.

'What bothers me about these meetings is even though it's work, I have the nagging feeling I ought to leave and get back to work.'

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

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

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

"I'm afraid 'It's a surprise', doesn't cut it as a growth strategy."

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

'T.M.I.F.'

"Don't flutter your little wings on company time."

'I've learned a lot about myself at these meetings...like, I can fall asleep with my eyes open!'

'A few more years in this job and you'll learn how to delegate stress.'

'I play so hard that I have no time to work hard.'

Lemonade Inc.

'How many times have I told to seize the day before it seizes you?'

"If you could be in any cubicle, which one would it be?"

'Don't worry. No one else knows what they are doing either.'

"I'm sorry, but we're looking for someone who's more likely to be followed than following."

"I bet you're curious about what's going on in the R&D Department."

'I'm afraid you don't have the leadership qualities we're seeking.'

Office slaves.

After a day long meeting, the decision, as usual, is made in the hallway.

Feedback should be sought for genuine reasons, not because you want compliments. . .

"We're all just a number here, Finch, and fortunately my number is one."

"Look at them smiling. They've reached their comfort zone."

'I've given a lot of thought to giving some thought to your latest proposal.'

"This is Briggs, our new department head. He's got an amazing knack for reducing complex problems into easy-to-understand witch hunts!"

Motivation to work

We're cutting the forest in half, so I'm going to need you to make the oxygen of two trees.

I'm not making enough money to like you.

'I just don't feel I'm getting anywhere.'

'You did turn the company around... but we liked it the way it was...'

"Wake up Thomas, it's not 2020. There's no Zoom camera to turn off to hide yourself."

"This new chair has the smoothest 360 swivel action on the market!"

"We structured the deal so it won't make any sense to you."

'I want to empower you to fulfill your potential! If you can work 16 hours today, then your 20-hours shift tomorrow should really elevate your self-esteem'!