Workplace Optimist Pillows

'Shouldn't we also have a plan in case things go right?'

"In recognition of last month's little upward blip, I suggest we allow ourselves a spontaneous victory fist bump."

"So, we look to the fourth quarter as a time of healing."

That shows business confidence.

"Of course this'll be a great year. The data, sales projections, customer surveys, and my mom all think so."

"We need to do something about excessive admin. I want you to fill out one of these forms every time you think you're doing some."

'I had a thought. Let's scrap everything and start a new fiscal year right now.'

What the Thinker was thinking: 'I think I can...I think I can...'

'Oh for heaven's sake, you're a cow. Just eat grass and be happy.'

"I feel like that I've been given a unique oppurtunity to speak out on issues."

Upward Progress

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

Optimist

"Trust me, this is as weird for me as it is for you."

Six Thinking Hats

"Gosh, I can't believe it's been over 25 years since our company was dragged, kicking and screaming, into the digital age!"

"I love your optimism."

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

Trays on desk read: In/Out/Lose in the Shuffle.

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

"I've learned something in this trial. My firm needs to hire that prosecutor."

"Since I am chairman, it behooves me to go first. 'What I Did Over My Summer Vacation,' by Wilson Rupert Hewes."

'Actually, my mom was the first to notice he'd lost that new boyfriend smell!'

Always expect the best

"Well, so much for my lucky hat! I've worn it to five interviews and not ONE callback!"

'The good news is that from now on I belong to a very rare species. There aren't many personnel managers who create their own pink slip.'

'I want to see more blue sky thinking.'

"Despite years of management training john still found it difficult to give negative feedback."

Sign - CAN DO "I like your attitude, Harris."

"I'm surprised, Caswell. I thought you were a happy camper."

'Look, dear, they offer cloud storage for optimistic economic projections...it's called Cloud 9.'

"I've got an office and I've got a window, but I wouldn't say I've got a window office."

"Miss Jenkins, e-mail the housekeeper. Her telecommuting days are over"

"Dave, we need to talk about office props and work productivity."