Young Strategic Thinker Prints

"I do hope this doesn't affect my life plan."

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 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.'

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

'Do you want to tell them their department is being downsized again, or should I?'

"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?"

Our Two Parties, Explained

Multi-Generational Books

"Weather like this plagued my retreat from Moscow."

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

'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.'

Boss, remember when you said you'd consider giving me a raise if I were to show initiative? No. I used the caf

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

Target your message

"I finally cleaned my room. You don't think she'll look in the yard, do you?"

Most valuable element.

The game is tied, and this is the final inning because the sun is setting. I understand, coach, I need to get home before dark!

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

An Everyday Explanation of the Federal Budget.

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."

"Ladies, gentlemen, come in and take a seat. I've decided to take this corporation in an entirely new direction."