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(1). Work done for a client that has no purpose other than to make it look like you are doing work for the client (see add value).
“Let’s suggest a few changes to the portfolio at tomorrow’s meeting. I know we don’t need to, but these things are all about optics, right?”
(1). A hugely rich prospect which, if they become a client, will probably allow the broker to go out and buy that Maserati he’s had his eye on.
“So, I heard Scott over there landed a whale last week. I also heard you didn’t, so…I think we’re going to have to let you go, Gary.”
(1). The act of blindly approving things at work, some of which may actually be important and should really be looked over before you sign it.
“Well, if this is just going to be some kind of rubber stamp exercise, why can’t we just buy an actual rubber stamp? My wrist is killing me!”
