Quirky Management Aficionado Mugs

Fun at the Office: Mr. Gelter likes to keep new employees under his desk.

On his desk, a cat has an in box, out box and litter box.

Ice Cream And Summer Rentals

The little engine that could delegate.

"As you can see, our corporate structure is turtles all the way down."

'This is impressive, Roberts, but I'm not sure that it qualifies as work-place leadership.'

Subordinate Employee

The little engine that delegated

Leadership Training

"I'm cutting out a complete layer of management."

"I don't consider a missing four million dollars to be 'monkeyshines'."

"Why didn't we think of that?"

Cat Boss

"The boss is the fatherly type. He never fires anybody."

'It's important that I see eye-to-eye with any consultants we bring in.'

'We've decided to upgrade your position with a new version 2.0 employee.'

"You have no idea how political this place is."

"Employee satisfaction is of utmost importance and I'm not leaving this chair till you are satisfied."

Company Structure - Boss and his yes men.

"Let's talk more about your valuation policy."

"This is Bernard, our new management consultant. He is going to be responsible for draining the lifeblood out of staff in a relentless attempt to reach increasingly unachievable and meaningless targets."

'The action next week is going to be in bird seed, but if you quote me, I'll deny I said it.'

"I've built this business up from scratch. . . "

"Excuse me...but there are hairs in my soup. I think we should be supportive when our friends open a business. But sometimes I wonder...what are they thinking?"

'Newgate, you'll be reporting to Cunningham, who'll be reporting directly to me. I, in one of those unexplainable paradoxes of the business world will be reporting to you,'

What is the difference between a boss and a leader?

Snow cones being sold in a snow globe.

"Alfresco Plumbing & Hardware Supplies"

'Now THIS is my idea of a creative department.'

'The company is losing millions and the press are asking questions. Gentlemen,we're looking for a scapegoat.'

"Then, at 3:45, you usher in a whole new era. I brought your flashlight."

'You're not always right you know.'

"Success is buying your experience cheap and selling at a profit."

"Damn it, Bershire, I've told you to never call me when I'm in my executive ball pit!"

'You'll find, Smith, that there's a very relaxed atmosphere in this office.'