The Aspiring Manager Mugs

"Well I, for one, find comfort in your God-like leadership."

I'm going to practice on you before I start managing other people.

"Where would you see yourself in five years' time?"

'You really want that promotion, don't you, Sherman?'

What else is there to wish for?

"Listen Herb, once you become the boss and decide who gets a raise, then you can have a raise."

"So how much money have you made from your psychic hotline business?"

'If I'd had someone to help me when I started, I might have made CEO...actually, I did make CEO, but you know what I mean.'

I'm willing to start at the bottom and work my way up to your job..

World Economic Forum

'Man, I'm age 21 now and so far, I haven't done anything important. Things can't go on like this or I will have to forget my plan to become rich and famous by writing my autobiography at age 35!'

"How am I supposed to unleash my full potential when I'm always on one?"

One day, he hoped to hit the big time.

'I'd like to be one of those people who sets targets for other people.'

"Of course I'm not quitting school, Dad! If anything, I've learned that if you want to succeed, you need passion and leadership and a whatever-it-takes attitude!"

"You can achieve anything if you put you mind to it."

"Progress is coming right along!"

'I'm so proud of Trevor for getting an early start on his negative campaign for Student Council.'

"We thought we could put in the details later."

'W e e e l l . . . my mum says I'm good at testing the patience of saints'

"Where do you see yourself in five years?"

"Boss, I'm more than just a cashier and mopper-upper guy."

Management Styles - Inspirational

"Well, if I can't get an increase based on merit, how about one based on the cost of living beyond my means?"

How to get ahead and how to get further ahead.

'It's true that a college degree might render you overqualified for your present position, but it's a chance I'd take.'

"It's beginning to appear as if I'll never have greatness thrust upon me."

"Shouldn't be long before we're at the top."

"And what do you want to be when you grow up little girl, a nurse or a secretary?"

'Mom, I can't go inside now! Business is great!!'

'Well, you're lousy at Maths, but I'm sure you'll become a great CEO one day...'

"I enjoyed your request for a raise. I've seldom read a more aspirational document."

'Determined little guy.'

"I'm keeping it really simple!"

'Can I be a decision maker? Well, yes and no.'