Meetings
The first thing Kevin says when he joins a meeting
"Sorry I’m a few minutes late"
A theoretical bucket of time/money/resources reserved for emergency events.
"The _____ _____ bucket"
"The 'stuff happens' bucket"
Kevin has season tickets to this NFL team
The Pittsburgh Steelers
Invoking the title of a 19th-century British fairy tale involving a girl and 3 bears, this approach advocates a middle ground with just the right amount of input from multiple parties
"The Goldilocks approach"
From 1999-2011, Kevin reported to this noteworthy crew member with a Crew ID of 000001
John Bogle
A near-daily email, in relation to Kevin's availability for our 9:00 meeting
"I have a conflict this morning that will keep me from attending stand up"
Using two synonyms, one for a canine and one a physical altercation, this describes someone who will not be affected by the outcome of something.
"He/she has no ___ in the ___"
"He/she has no dog in the fight"
Indicates a victory.
"I'd call that a _____"
"I'd call that a win"
Made famous in a 2000 SNL sketch involving George W. Bush and Al Gore, this word is a play on and used in place of "strategy"
"Strategery"
Kevin and his wife met at this bar in Sea Isle, NJ
Ocean Drive Bar & Restaurant
This means that Kevin will put a block on his calendar to prevent anyone from scheduling a meeting
"I’m going to try to protect/defend that time"
Advice to not let attempts at flawless work keep you from getting anything done.
"Don't let _____ be the enemy of _____"
"Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good"
The fundamental tasks necessary to the function of something. A reference to football, in which blockers and tacklers have the least glamorous positions but are critically important
"Blocking and tackling"
Explore a topic further; also what you do with your luggage when you get home after a trip
"Let's unpack that"
Kevin’s hire date in November 1996
November 18th
Said when a meeting ends early
“Enjoy XX minutes back”
This equine-centric phrase is used when trying to illustrate that not everyone can get what they want.
"Everyone isn't getting a ____"
"Everyone isn't getting a pony"
The minutiae and detailed inner workings of a system that are only interesting to experts and insiders. A reference to our national past time
"Inside baseball"
Kevin uses this sewing-related phrase when in a situation that requires finding harmony or meeting in between conflicting forces, interests, etc.
"Thread that needle"
This Laughlin child can be seen driving Kevin crazy in his office, prompting such requests as "Go outside" and "Stop aiming your bb gun at me"
Matthew
This train-related metaphor calls attention to the fact that there are easier ways to complete a task
“There are more efficient ways to build a railroad”
This Mark Twain quote states that a person with only one tool is likely to try and fix everything using it, without considering other options.
"To a man with a _____, everything is a ____"
"To a man with a hammer, everything is a nail"
A firearm-related phrase that means testing something in the marketplace to see how it performs
"Fire a bullet"
Also the title of a popular Schoolhouse Rock segment, this refers to the detailed process behind how a task gets completed.
"How a bill becomes a law"
Headquartered in West Chester, PA, a smattering of beverages from this brewery will be delivered to Kevin's doorstep after this game to thank him for all he does as our boss
Levante Brewing Company