Power Dynamic Explorers Mugs

'Mistakes were made....'

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

Human rights fish is eaten by a shark.

'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

Nails pinning down the hammer that usually strikes them.

'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."

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

Desk sign: 'Brown-nose'.

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

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

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

What he lacks in ability and experience he makes up in being the chairman's son.

"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.'

That's the chairman's office.

"Think outside the box but never forget who owns the box."

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

The Modern Damocles -

I'm here to update your census form. Since you mailed the form in, have any of your children moved back in with you?

'When did he start stroking a white Persian cat?'

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

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

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

"Now that's power."

"I don't do intimidation"

"Anyone who laughs at my new haircut will be subjected to immediate termination."