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(1). When a third party is called in (usually your friend) to say the same exact thing you are saying to a long-standing client who no longer trusts your opinion.
“Hey Paul, I’ve hit a wall with one of my clients and I’m going to need you to be the cool uncle for me. Can you write me an email saying that you think it’s a great idea to shut down the website for 30 days to build some mystery around the brand? I think it’s a home run!
Props to Stephan B. for the submission!
(1). What your boss says right after your comp discussion and right before he drives home in his Maserati.
“So, there it is, Jim. I’m sorry we couldn’t do more for you this year, but my hands are tied. Something, something … down year … something, something … we all have to share the pain … something, somethi … hey, what’re you doing with that letter opener?”
(1). What the host of a conference call says to try to regain control after the call has been hopelessly sidetracked by an irrelevant issue or question.
“Hey Tom, thanks for raising that issue, but let’s take that offline so we can get back to actual topic of our call today.”
Props to Terry D. for the submission.
(2). May be used to let the room know that leadership is not willing to talk about the subject at hand.
“This has been a great discussion, but let’s take that topic offline and move on.”
Props to Rob for the submission.
