Team Motivators Pillows

'Try throwing it underhand ... it can't be any worse.'

Jim liked to start each day with an optimistic outlook.

'I've stepped on so many people for the last 20 years to get where I'm at, and I'm still only a middle manager.'

"I'm Jackson, your new micro-manager."

"And finally, I'd like to take any questions from the floor."

GCSEs

"Winning isn't everything, Josh. Not being the reason your team loses is everything."

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

"Best project manager we ever had."

'Before we begin, everyone turn to the person next to you and give them a hug.'

'What can I do to create a climate where things get done?'

When we believe together we achieve together.

'Great idea, Philpott. Wish you'd thought of it.'

I didn't want to become the company president, but the board of directors left me no choice. You were backed into a corner office.

'A good leader can lead them to water, but a great leader can also make them drink.'

"So, it's agreed - we lay off the stick and hit them hard with the carrot."

Office Politics

'The Rush Orders department is a shambles, Briggs, and I think you're just the man to turn it around,'

We're one big happy family here. What I'm looking for is a man who can make it work.

'...and if you guys keep screwing up, I'm gonna have to start kicking some butt!'

"Why don't you try learning from your own mistakes?"

Mentoring Unit: 'Go on! You can do it! You can be a mentor!'

Suggestion box: 'Build a bigger Complaints box'.

Sinking sales

People, what a fantastic opportunity for a reset!

Course 'Management Skills and Employee Motivation', 09 AM - 05 PM, No breaks!

"Yes, we do have an incentive scheme - fall below that line and you're sacked."

'You're my best employee. You're punctual, ambitious and precise. The problem is ... it scares the devil out of my other employees.'

'And one, and two, and three, and don't get discouraged Manatee, and four, and five...'

"So...what's the most important thing about working at Auto y Rod Inc.?"

'Staff Recommendations Inc.'

The little search engine: I think I can, I know I can.

"Sure, Pop, I see the ball—what I don't see are incentives."

'Try as I may to get my ducks in a row, here's always some turkey stepping out of line.'

Support, Encourage, Inspire.