War Strategy Thinker Mugs

"Wouldn't you want it to end sooner if you knew we were planning a fantastic après-war party?"

The Sinking of the Moskva

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."

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

You Are Here - Uncle Sam's Exit Strategy

'You think I'm crazy; I think you're crazy...finally some common ground!'

"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.'

Putin and Zelensky

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

"Based on the feedback from advisers whom I haven't beheaded, all of my ideas are great."

"Serendipity is not a strategy."

"He's his own worst enemy."

"What's wrong with swallowing up other companies?"

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

"Weather like this plagued my retreat from Moscow."

'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.'

'I want to discuss communication clarity.'

Shaped Much Different: Vietnam and Afghanistan.

Target your message

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

Most valuable element.

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

Two plans - one long-term and one short-term.

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

"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."

Unsuccessful board meeting.

Prawn Amend

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

Aggression/Security