Optimism Coach Gifts

"Well, either you're hopelessly optimistic or hopelessly short-sighted."

"In recognition of last month's little upward blip, I suggest we allow ourselves a spontaneous victory fist bump."

"So, we look to the fourth quarter as a time of healing."

That shows business confidence.

'Chocolate milk, carrot cake,candied yams...see, there's a solution to everything!'

"We need to do something about excessive admin. I want you to fill out one of these forms every time you think you're doing some."

Road Forks in the Road: No Way and Yes Way.

'I had a thought. Let's scrap everything and start a new fiscal year right now.'

What the Thinker was thinking: 'I think I can...I think I can...'

"I feel like that I've been given a unique oppurtunity to speak out on issues."

'Oh for heaven's sake, you're a cow. Just eat grass and be happy.'

Upward Progress

"Even if forced to slave all day, in my mind I'll always play!"

'Half an optimist is an odd bird, Sarah.'

"Gosh, I can't believe it's been over 25 years since our company was dragged, kicking and screaming, into the digital age!"

Six Thinking Hats

"I love your optimism."

"There are no such things as problems, only opportunities."

"I've learned something in this trial. My firm needs to hire that prosecutor."

Well, everything's going great! I guess it's time to bring in the naysayers.

"Still, you've got to admit our being swallowed by a fish has its humorous aspects!"

"I think I can". (train)

"Since I am chairman, it behooves me to go first. 'What I Did Over My Summer Vacation,' by Wilson Rupert Hewes."

"Using worst case scenario as a baseline, I consider this data quite encouraging."

"It all looks fine to me."

'Actually, my mom was the first to notice he'd lost that new boyfriend smell!'

'I want to see more blue sky thinking.'

"Don't you worry about me. I always land on my feet."

Untold Love Stories. The Shadow and Pollyanna. It's no use, Lamont, you know what evil lurks in the hearts of men and I believe there's good in everybody.

'We had no contingency plan for things going right.'

'The good news is that from now on I belong to a very rare species. There aren't many personnel managers who create their own pink slip.'

"Despite years of management training john still found it difficult to give negative feedback."

Sign - CAN DO "I like your attitude, Harris."

"I'm surprised, Caswell. I thought you were a happy camper."

'Look, dear, they offer cloud storage for optimistic economic projections...it's called Cloud 9.'