Power Dynamic Enthusiast Gifts

Hierarchy In The Junk Drawer

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

"This is a merit-based organization! Can't you see I’ve hired the very best and most qualified yes-men money can buy?"

'Manager. . . Commander. . . Chieftain. . . King!'

'The lads at the office still talk about the day you told the boss what to do with his job...'

Oligarchy

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

'The portrait is a mark of his extreme egotism, but, if you curtsy and bow sufficiently...say, 'Oh Yes Sir!'!, to everything he says, you should do OK'

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

Compression

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

Big Shot/Bigger Shot.

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

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

"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'.'

'Jones, I don't like you because it's so hard to find something to blame you for!'

Desk sign: 'Brown-nose'.

'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.'

"Leave Lou to me. I'll eat him and then you can run the company."

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

Would anybody else like to ask a question before the stewards get to them?

The Modern Damocles -

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

That's the chairman's office.

Little man in big man's pocket.

'The only exercise I believe in is the exercise of power.'

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

'Was there any further criticism om my proposal?'

Organizational Flow Chart: Puppets

'First, I'll give you my side of the story...then, the wimp will give you his...'

"I don't do intimidation"

"Nothing personal, I just wanted to see if I still had it."

"Now that's power."