Role Change Due To Pandemic Gifts

"To think just a few weeks ago he was a lazy bum and now he's saving the world!"

Businessman on stilts: 'I had to step over a lot of people to get where I am today.'

Leadership suits you

"On the plus side, I finally have a key to the executive washroom."

Distance to avoid contagion

Unto thee shall pass the executive laser pointer. Take this authority and delegate it.

'The ultimate sign of success is when no one puts you on hold.'

"It's all a matter of planning...."

Office meeting

Not a surprise, coming from the new boss - who looks about 6 years old.

New company policy...next time you miss a meeting I need a note from a doctor or a subpoena from a judge.

The role of administration.

The new boss brought a sense of urgency.

"I'm not sheltering at home, I'm an artist in residence!"

The little engine that could delegate.

'Good new. . . we're moving you to a bigger desk!'

'I still say there are better ways to decide which positions to eliminate!'

"They're going to be tough shoes to fill."

"We can still be friends, Roger. I just don't want you to be one of my vice-presidents anymore."

'What can we do about this leadership course?'

"I know everyone see me as a manager, but really I am a leader."

'I'm grooming you for this position and giving you a makeover.'

"Norman, leadership is about more than telling everyone to be more like you."

"I'm glad my team places me on a pedestal."

'Well, you DID know this job was dangerous when you took it.'

"I'm a big believer in micromanagement."

"I've made many bad decisions, not all of them are going to be popular."

"I think, Hayward, one can just slow down and still smell the roses."

"You like to take credit for other people's successes, and blame others for your mistakes. Woodly, you have management potential!"

'I want to thank you for sending me to those Excellency training classes.'

Avoidance of Situation/Work required to succeed.

'I'm not one to criticize. I have people for that.'