Work Psychology Pillows

"Why can't I get anything done unless I'm totally stressed out about it?" "Is it possible to be relaxed and still be productive?" "What is wrong with my brain?" "Why don't you work better?"

"So what kind of mood is he in?"

"The good news is you’re the only one we’re not firing ... the bad news is you’re the only one to run the department."

"Staff support"

How leaders fail

"Don't flutter your little wings on company time."

"Any questions?"

"We can waste time and look for a solution or...just find a scapegoat?"

"I'm overpaid and underworked, but you don't see me complaining!"

"Actually, the district office is getting better results with a fresh garlic bagel."

'We're just like family. Stop mumbling, Cindy. Straighten up, Fred. Get that hair out of your eyes, Janet...'

'I'm afraid you don't have the leadership qualities we're seeking.'

'No matter how cynical I become, I can't keep up.'

"Look at them smiling. They've reached their comfort zone."

Motivation to work

'I'm looking fo someone who can make me laugh.'

'I just don't feel I'm getting anywhere.'

I'm not making enough money to like you.

'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.'

'Say, our stress control seminar worked! Our sales are way down...but so what if they are.'

'My pessimism keeps me optimistic.'

'Your salary will help you learn the lesson that life is not fair.'

Man at desk has a desk tray labeled "In one ear,' and another labeled "Out the other."

"I can hardly wait...TWO WHOLE weeks without having to deal with mindless e-mails, incessant interruptions, boring meetings...."

"I think we're all agreed that we need to focus 110% on meeting strategic corporate goals."

'The organizational structure is pretty simple: We do the work; they take the credit.'

"Meanwhile, obsessing about productivity is way up."

'Not only does he suffer from anxiety, he makes everyone else suffer from it too.'

The role of administration.

"I misjudged you Fenton. I thought you were a 'mover and shaker' but all the time you were just bobbing and weaving."

"Just go with the workflow."

"Sir, the staff are all assembled for your pep talk."

''A desk job.' That's what they called it at the interview.' 'Same here.' 'SHH!'

"The boss says he can remember the day I first started...but nothing after that."

'Apparently you can't fire everybody and still maintain productivity.'