Dynamite Enthusiast Gifts

'Hon, I set all of your clocks an hour forward for daylight savings time.'

"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.'

"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."

'Hold on, Baby, Hold on!'

'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.'

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

Desk sign: 'Brown-nose'.

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

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

The Modern Damocles -

Little man in big man's pocket.

'I told you you were missing a decimal point in you dynamite calculations.'

"I don't do intimidation"

'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 know it is a digital production, but this cheque is a digit short."

Female Dominance.

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

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

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

"And this, Wilcox, is my reality."

'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.

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

Drama class

Hierarchy

'Well, like I said folks, it's only a suggestion, but let's not forget who's making it.'