Think Outside the Box: The Most Trite, Generic, Hokey, Overused, Cliched or Unmotivating Motivational Slogans

Work smarter, not harder. Plan your work and work your plan. Office edicts, corporate cliches, cubicle quotes — all intended to inspire employees to believe it and achieve it.

Whether you loathe or love slogans, you'll enjoy Think Outside the Box by well-known business author Jim Tompkins.

Tompkins Press asked the world to reveal their worst and most annoying motivational slogans in a contest, and the result is this lighthearted little book that would make Dilbert proud!

The impetus for Think Outside the Box was a contest held by Tompkins Press searching for the most unmotivating motivational slogans that cover company walls and grace management memos. The more than 1100 entries from across the country were then used to build the book's content.

Premiering March 1, 2001, this is one book you'll enjoy and want to share with colleagues. For more information, contact us at Tompkins Press Fulfillment Dept.

Quantity discounts available. $12.95, U.S. (includes shipping and handling); $22.95, Canada; £8.95 UK. If you would like to submit a review of this book, please do so at Reviews Dept. ISBN 1-930426-02-X.

For more background, download the Competitive Edge article about the making of the book:

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