Retired Leader Gifts

Butterfly Woman

"In recognition of last month's little upward blip, I suggest we allow ourselves a spontaneous victory fist bump."

"I don't like getting bogged down in details. I'm more of a big-picture guy."

"Women Supporting Women!"

"He's not really much of a leader...he just has a lot of followers."

'You realize, we can't use the 'benign neglect' method for everything.'

"I can motivate everyone except myself."

Leadership suits you

"Who gave you permission to ask for a raise?"

The Ascent of Woman

Go! Means NOW!

"I used to love power, but now I'm more interested in mileage."

"What was I thinking?!"

"My making two million a year, …. It doesn't make me seem 'Mannish', does it?"

"I was young and cocky because I wasn't aware of my shortcomings. Now I'm old and cocky because I can't remember what they are."

Two old superheroes on a park bench feeding the birds.

"Have you heard? There's talk about raising the retirement age to 170?"

'Recent studies in primate colonies suggest that organizational performance can be improved by replacing complicated financial incentives with bananas.'

'When I was young, I said I'd make it big or know the reason why - Well, I sure know the reason why!'

'I'm sure he was a great guy, but there's a new Pharaoh in town.'

Changing Minds

"Since being semi-retired everything I do is half-assed."

'Same here, we have a female C.E.O., too.'

'I give this one about three months...'

"He thought this would illustrate the company hierarchy more clearly than the organizational chart."

"Take us to your inclusive leader."

'I like it but frankly, I had something more substantial in mind.'

"That's six 'noes' and one 'aye', the ayes have it"

"Your brow is definitely more furrowed than it used to be!"

'Well, nobody can say you haven't grown in office.'

"I always try to give out at least one genuine compliment per day. I don't always succeed."

'The Buck Stops Here.'