Power Dynamics Enthusiasts Gifts

Spy Lotto

'Not only did they overthrow me, the bums also kept the damage deposit!'

Something tells me his demands may be difficult to meet.

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

"Can I savor this for a few moments? The ball's never been in my court before!"

"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."

'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'

"Based on the feedback from advisers whom I haven't beheaded, all of my ideas are great."

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

Turkish Democracy

"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.'

Horse statue throws off rider.

Nails pinning down the hammer that usually strikes them.

'I delegate, then I follow up.'

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."

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

The Gladiator.

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

'We used to be a patriarchy, but lately we've been more goddess-centric.'

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

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

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

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

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