Workplace Thinker Mugs

'He likes us to leave the door open a bit so he knows there's people around.'

"So what kind of mood is he in?"

The Businessmen Have to Make Decisions from Many Options

'It has come to my attention that we need to hedge against our five-year plan.'

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

Employee won't think about work outside of box

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

Busy Workload Today and Especially Tomorrow

'I am willing to concede that the company has been underperforming of late...'

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

"You're a genius, Shaw. This is an idea whose copyright has expired."

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

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

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

I'm not making enough money to like you.

"It looks like the 'because I say so' has it."

Motivation to work

US v.s. Tech Giants

'We're going to need to find a scapegoat.'

Target your customer.

'Our job will be to drag the competition down to our level.'

'My pessimism keeps me optimistic.'

Not thinking BIG enough: Nickel & Dime Bank.

'I'd like to explain my ideas for economy within the company.'

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

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

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

"Meanwhile, obsessing about productivity is way up."

'I want to discuss communication clarity.'

'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."

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

'Ever feel like you've walked into a corporate lion's den?'