Techie Motivators Pillows

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

'Now that I have your attention...'

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

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

GCSEs

"Best project manager we ever had."

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

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

When we believe together we achieve together.

'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

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

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

'...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?"

Suggestion box: 'Build a bigger Complaints box'.

Sinking sales

People, what a fantastic opportunity for a reset!

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

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

"Any questions regarding our financial incentive plan?"

'I do my best work when I'm being paid a huge salary.'

'Ms. Haskell, as we transition to paperless, do you think I should carry a briefcase or laptop...or both?'

Support, Encourage, Inspire.

"Can you run that past me again, Watson - you seem to have lost me."

"Frankly I was expecting something a bit more sophisticated..."

'Maybe framed copies of your mortgage, auto loan, and tuition loans are too much of a motivator. Maybe you need a financial planner.'

Every Day is a Gift

'We're not exactly sure why it works yet but his productivity is up 50.'

Martin Jol

'There's something about being locked up with a 500lb gorilla, highly allergic to cigarette smoke, that works every time.'

"... and if you guys don't shape up, I'm going to have to start kicking some butt around here."

'Since we programmed all of Sousa's marches into their IPOD's, production is up 27%.'