Price Climber Pillows

Preparing for high prices

"You've got your corner office, so what more do you want?"

"Another week another dollar, Jenkins"

"Stock options for your thoughts."

Businesswoman Empowerment

"These projections don't make sparkles shoot out my ass."

Golly, �1m a year isn't too much. I don't know why your shareholders don't understand you.

"Miracles happen, gentlemen, but they don't come cheap."

'We've set the bar quite high at this company. It helps us control bonuses.'

'What sort of mission statement is that?'

'I'll be late for dinner, dear. I'm up to my neck in paperwork.'

"Well, ordinary men have colleagues. Successful men have victims."

"Welcome to the bank - you'll start at the bottom."

'Finally! A meeting with one of the bigwigs.'

'You could be a constant inspiration for us to come up with a plan to get a leg up on our competition...you're hired!'

Large Dollar Sign Office Block

"Oh, yes, and there's plenty of opportunity for advancement."

'Which 'win' is ours? Because the one on the left looks bigger.'

"It's clear to me that you want to go far with this company."

'Quick! We need a bigger chart in here!'

A fight in the Boardroom.

'Manager. . . Commander. . . Chieftain. . . King!'

'I'll make my final decision on that promotion of yours, after this game.'

Looks like another day in which. . . I have to run the world, the country, the business and the household!!!

"You've proven your worth a hundred times over. Let's try for a thousand."

"Gentlemen, I'm pleased to say the firm is perfectly positioned to avoid chapter eleven and still be in existence this time next year."

How leaders fail

"When faced with a tricky ethical issue, I always ask the question, 'What's in it for me?'"

'We want everyone to remember our name.'

'He got a raise but not enough to help him clear the fence.'

Can do...No can do

"So, I see you have a background in advertising..."

Storm in the out tray

I'm going to practice on you before I start managing other people.

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