Power Dynamics Appreciator Prints

An Arrow Shaped Desk.

'I hope you're not threatened by powerful women, because you're fired.'

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

"I was just going to say, 'Well, I don't make the rules.' But, of course, I do make the rules."

'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 looks like the 'because I say so' has it."

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

Compression

"That's six 'noes' and one 'aye', the ayes have it"

'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."

The Gladiator.

'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'.'

Desk sign: 'Brown-nose'.

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

'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.'

'We're a democracy here, as long as everyone votes in favour of what I want!'

"This is Mr Johnson, the man who works under me."

"I make it a point to hire people smarter than me."

"I see you as a little bee, Kutner. Buzz, buzz, buzz, go make some honey."

Above reproach.

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."

The Modern Damocles -

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

"Destroyers"

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

Book dictator

That's the chairman's office.