Persuasion Enthusiasts Gifts

'We need to strike the right tone between asking and desperately pleading in our alumni solicitation letters.'

Changing Minds

"It reminds me of the very first ad that ever swayed me into buying something I didn't really want."

'How fast can you hype?'

He was destined for greatness. Whatever that meant.

'My team likes to see me spring into action.'

'I believe in a 'carrot and stick' approach to motivation. The carrot is not to use the stick.'

Dedication to excellence....

The words 'Well done ' take seconds to say, but will be long remembered and appreciated.

The probability of an event occurring is inversely proportional to its desirability.

Peacock of Productivity

"It's not often you see a sign that is both instructional and inspirational."

"I think he said he wants to buy 'just the one'. You'd better fetch the manager"

"Now the first thing you have to do is to get a client's attention."

Phone solicitors like customers who are afraid to hang up.

"He just talked me into giving him a 200% raise in his allowance. At least we don't have to worry about him not succeeding in business when he grows up."

'I've been made junior partner.'

Leadership never hibernates.

"You'll get an office, a pay increase and a set of bad nicknames from your colleagues."

'I loved your argument. When are you planning to perform it again?'

'...and by persuading your bosses to send you on this course, you've all passed!'

"I'm going to be a lawyer so I'll be arguing both sides."

"He just returned from a motivational seminar."

"I think you need to reboot your carrot."

IF A MOO CAN RISE TO THE TOP, SO CAN I

"Maggots! That's what ya' remind me of! You've gotta want that fish head."

"I believe it because I believe it and that's how I know it's true."

Giant 'NO' with a small man holding a 'Yes',

"We did our best to convince them, now it's up to how gullible they are."

'It's time once again for the morning motivational roar.'

"Big promotion for you Khanna - from Data Scientist to Big Data Scientist."

'You want a raise? - You only started work yesterday!'

'Sir, you have a couple of salesmen laying for you out here.'

". . .and so the Defense rests, based on those facts, to the best of my manipulation."

Cheerleaders from another planet