Strategic Visionary Prints

"Of course, if this one flops we're done."

Armchair General, Bathtub Admiral, Balloon Cluster Wing Commander.

'We like to cover all our bases when it comes to marketing.'

The Department of Really Stupid Ideas: 'Most people think they just appear out of thin air! But the truth is, there's a great deal of very hard work involved!'

'And were there a point to your proposal, Henderson - What would it be?'

"Stock options for your thoughts."

"Work hard. Save money. Work hard. Save money. Work hard. Save money. Work hard. Save money. Yay!!! I died rich!"

"Be patient. He'll have to visit the water cooler sooner or later."

'We should buy London and ship it to the States!'

"We need a best practice swim lane to leverage our core competency, move the needle outside the box, and open the kimono while keeping our ducks in a row. Can anyone give me a sustainable solution to more vertical effectiveness without getting too granula

'I want you to paddle against the current.'

"Is it just a scary coincidence that the words 'changes' and 'unknown' both have 7 letters?"

"Serendipity is not a strategy."

"He's his own worst enemy."

"Weather like this plagued my retreat from Moscow."

'Maybe we should sign him before the MVP award is announced.'

A balloon seller is selling thought bubble balloons

'Could we finish these negotiations via e-mail? That will allow me to think before I respond to your proposals.'

Jack and Ina build their dream house.

'Look, can't we just build the damn thing next to the quarry?'

'Well, I'm not very satisfied with our customers, either.'

'Wow, talk about genius!'

Well, everything's going great! I guess it's time to bring in the naysayers.

Most valuable element.

"Hire me and I'll bring in orders. Big orders. You're gonna need a bigger door."

Target your message

"Picasso: Post cataract surgery."

'If two wrongs don't make a right...try three.'

"Ya, right. Who needs a web presence. I'll just compete in the global economy from here."

"Remember, Man of good Sense not here to do work on your behalf. Man of good Sense only here to help you on strategic level until you wise enough to overcome recession."

"It's strictly business. Please don't take your financial ruin personally."

Prawn Amend

"Do you ever have days when you can't seem to rise above petty politics?"

Aggression/Security

Unsuccessful board meeting.