Responsibility Challenger Gifts

Realizing that his youth was now behind him, Mr. Twigly left home at the sight of his first gray hare.

'With 73 dog obedience books read between us, I think we must consider defeat.'

The Buck Never Stops.

"Do you have a minute, Bob? I'd like to speak with you about the concept of 'leadership'."

'So, now we have ascertained who is responsible...'

'As my subordinate, naturally I expect you to take the heat on things that otherwise would make me uncomfortable.'

The Female Brain and The Other One

I'm not substitute teaching after all. How come? They wanted a criminal background check! I was a principal for 15 years. They know me! Yes, but

Industry and Idleness - The industrious apprentice a favourite, and entrusted by his master.

"If we're a team, the manager should take the heat!"

'We're looking for someone who's very responsible. In fact, we're looking for someone who's always responsible.'

"I'm looking for loopholes."

'Your wife called to remind you that you're married, sir.'

'You have only yourself to blame for blaming yourself.'

He calls it 'delegating authority' I call it 'passing the buck'

"Trust me, you don't want this job."

'The Doctor says you can be discharged - so I've brought you a list of jobs you can do when you get home!'

Business cartoon showing a business man headed toward 'blame'.

'This new role will involve some extra responsibilities...of course you'll appreciate that there won't be any extra funding...it's a role for which you are uniquely qualified!'

'This is a coffee break, Caldwell -- Get rid of that damn teapot!'

'Right now my plate's full juggling school and parents.'

'Middle managers play tennis.'

"Cautious and considerate? Door on the left, one mask each. Selfish and ignorant? Door on the right, do as you please."

'Would it be more economical for them to develop their own comparable product, or steal the competition's formulae and fight it out in the courts?'

'Yes, yes, I get the symbolism, Mr. Sanchez. You can wear many hats. Very clever.'

Do not abuse the Lawn

Warning.

'Excuse me, ma'am. Pets aren't allowed in the store.'

'There's going to be a lot of blame thrown around. Remember to bob and weave.'

"You can make your own mistakes when you can hire your own lawyer."

"I've decided to give up my day to day responsibilities."

'You don't have anything in a smaller size do you?'

"In this game you graduate college, get a good job and take care of your parents in their old age...my dad bought me the game."

Man with a seemingly endless list on a piece of paper

"No photography."