Drying Dynamics Enthusiast Mugs

"The dryer giveth and the dryer taketh away."

"But can't I be feared and loved?"

"She just takes things too seriously in our relationship."

"It's Swamp & Swallow - they're making an offer we can't refuse!"

Compression

'He doesn't like people walking in - try crawling.'

'Hold on, Baby, Hold on!'

"O.K., if you put it that way."

"I may be incompetent. But, if you fire me there'll be no one who knows less about this company than you."

"But I won't bore you with the all too familiar story of a dictator's rise to absolute power,"

'As chairman, that's my opinion. I propose we table any motion to further discuss this matter. All those in favor say 'aye'. All those opposed say 'bye'.'

'I've never had to butter up the boss. I've always been the boss.'

Desk sign: 'Brown-nose'.

'I have power - but it's not the kind that's easy to abuse.'

"There's no need to go round the table - I know who I am."

The Modern Damocles -

'I need you to be more MORE DECISIVE when agreeing with me.'

Little man in big man's pocket.

"I don't do intimidation"

Core Business.

'Was there any further criticism om my proposal?'

"A few of the staff are still a little unsure of their roles in the company...so here's a quick recap."

"Encouraging dissent is a good way of finding out who the traitors are."

'Works for me.' (picture of big fish swallowing smaller fish.)

"I love an exchange of views, walk in with yours and leave with mine."

Female Dominance.

'There's no interest on your purchase for a year. Then we become VERY interested in your balance after that.'

'You can't be CEO, I am!'

Entropy Seminar.

'I will of course yield to whomever agrees with me.'

"And this, Wilcox, is my reality."

"If I can control everyone around me it would help my damaged self esteem."

'You're a spineless, craven, frightened little man, Bradberg - I like that in an employee.'

'Every time we have an argument you've gotta drag the boss into it!'

Today's alpha-lesson is called "Always Jujutsu the Suspense." If someone says "I've got a great idea" and then pauses to create suspense, that's a power-move. They want you to beg them to continue. The alpha counter-move in this case is simple. Use the suspense-monger's suspense against them: say absolutely nothing.* *This move should never, ever be applied in the boudoir.