Performance Coach Gifts

'And I'll keep raising the bar until someone comes up with a better business metaphor.'

Clarity-Reconnaissance

"I was hoping this presentation would be more interesting upside down."

"Good game."

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

"Just be yourself."

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

'This job is for a 30 hour week. . .but to achieve that you need to work 60 hours a week.'

'And remember to emphasize we're giving them the opportunity to find a better job.'

"Those aren't coconuts, they're tennis balls." "Sweet mother of Novak Djokovic!" The island of lost tennis balls.

Others will fight for you

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

"Just another 50 decibels on your grunt and we can start to think about letting you hit a few balls!"

Reach for the Star.

'Don't think of it as being a yes man, think of it as being an employed man.'

Coach to football players: 'And no cuddling!'

'Wow, the field really is a frozen tundra!'

'Very impressive educational background...now let's discuss WHO you know.!

'I love your cardiovascular system!'

"There will be a winning team and a losing team. Are you OK with that?"

"Still, diving for it would look good on my college application.

'I clawed my way to the top and then I clawed my way back to the middle.'

'What distance! Pity it wasn't the hammer!'

Old navy veteran 3rd base coach

'They were hoping to gradually introduce him to the pro game, but injuries left them no choice.'

'Sure beats your cupping your ear!'

"I hate performance review season."

'These goalscoring celebrations are getting out of hand.'

'Will you lot come out! - the new kit's not that bad!'

"Nervous about this morning's presentation?"

"Good game, good game, nice game, namaste, good game, nice game ..."

"I AM at my usual position."

Time Is Money

'Thou shalt not steal...except for bases.'

Go! Means NOW!