Performance Coach Pillows

'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....

"You think you can? Think again, mister. You know you can. Got that?"

'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

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

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.

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!'

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

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

'Sure beats your cupping your ear!'

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

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

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

Old navy veteran 3rd base coach

'These goalscoring celebrations are getting out of hand.'

"I hate performance review season."

"I AM at my usual position."

Time Is Money

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

The trauma of losing.

"Nervous about this morning's presentation?"

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