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(1). A coffee table-like object in the hallway where people trapped at pods can eat their lunch or store their unread trade journals and half-eaten office birthday party cake.
“Hey, Jim. Do you have a few minutes? I have some papers laid out on the teaming table I’d like you to take a look at. Let’s team up!”
(1). A term that compares stealing talent from another company to illegally hunting African rhinoceroses for their ivory.
“I have no problem poaching talent from Google. I mean, it’s not like they are watching us or anything. **ring** **ring** Hmm, another unknown number. Ya know it’s strange, every time I say that, my phone rings. Weird.”
(1). A client account you’re thinking of going after that’s been with one bank for years and years. And why shouldn’t you give it try?! I mean, who’s better than you, right?! Their current guy probably doesn’t even call them once a quarter to tell them what’s going on with Russian commodity prices! And how about that new exchange fund you’re offering? Wouldn’t they want to know about that?! Of course they would!! Now, get over to that phone and get that old coot on the line! You are a bright, shining star!
“So, given our lackluster numbers so far this year, I’ve been thinking that a new strategy is called for. Instead of young, up-and-coming entrepreneurs, we’re going to hunt for some old and cold money! Now, I want everyone to hit the nursing homes and university clubs and bring in those Vanderbilts!”
