Telephony Tactician Gifts

"When cold calling, if the prospect says thank you for calling, please leave a message, then hangs up, do you consider that an objection?"

“Sweet mother of Marmaduke... no!”

"Memo to self - personalise new work-station."

Genius

"Well I didn't see the incident myself.."

Telephone message - 'This is a recording. If you'd like to speak to a real live human being, forgetaboutit.

'So far, sir, we've rejected plans A,B, C, D, E, F, and right now we're evaluating'G'.'

"Huddleston, I admire your hands-on approach to everything, but get the hell out of my office!"

War never felt the same after the Great Puppy Ambush.

"No, it hasn't anything to do with my presentation. But wait until you see how I hold everyone's attention with it sitting next to me at the podium."

The Use of Cavalry

'Well, I'm glad to have you with us!'

Kosovo.

"Miss. Wilcox, get me the coast."

"Tell us again — a little less graphic."

"The change management consultant wants to move the meeting."

Being unable to clearly articulate responses to interview questions is a common mistake...

Human males marking territory.

'With your permission sir... checkmate.'

'Some executives have within them the seeds of greatness. Others are just seedy.'

'Boy, look at his personal space!'

"I said, 'Don't worry, I still have a few tricks up my sleeve.' That's when he called my bluff."

"I know I told you to fool him into thinking you've got nothing left, but now you've got me convinced."

'Thank you colonel we'll keep your strategy in mind.'

'Oi, do you mind, trying to speak to my colleague - two self service tills having a chat together.'

"I didn't mean to burn any bridges behind me. It was just a part of my crumbling infrastructure."

'A telemarketing call for you, Sir.'

I've left your pin on the map, but I've loosened it.

'Sir, our sales force has just taken Atlanta.'

CEO.

'Careful. You still have that new-employee smell.'

"Now we have all your arrows!"