Organizational Optimist Gifts

'At least the mess I make is all in one place'

Snapshots: Karen knew better than to marry a packrat.

Desk Tray: 'In One Ear' and 'Out The Other'

The Jeopardy of Progress

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

"Of course this'll be a great year. The data, sales projections, customer surveys, and my mom all think so."

"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.'

Organic Produce: No Pesticides, Herbicides or Bad Vibes.

"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

Optimist

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

"Trust me, this is as weird for me as it is for you."

'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

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

Trays on desk read: In/Out/Lose in the Shuffle.

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

Supply Chain

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

Always expect the best

'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.'

"Well, so much for my lucky hat! I've worn it to five interviews and not ONE callback!"

'I want to see more blue sky thinking.'

"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."

"Dave, we need to talk about office props and work productivity."

"I've got an office and I've got a window, but I wouldn't say I've got a window office."

"Miss Jenkins, e-mail the housekeeper. Her telecommuting days are over"

'Wow, that is a really big goal!'