Power Dynamics Fan Gifts

"Just as your family means a lot to you, Henderson, power means a lot to me.

"I think he'll miss all this when he retires."

Éminence Grise

Every Dog Has It's Day

'Kings HAVE to be confrontational!'

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

"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."

'Shortly you will be running for your life. I wouldn't order dessert.'

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

'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'.

"'Mr. Evans,' she said to me with that adorable smile, 'I think you're the nicest boy in the entire old-boy network.'"

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

"'Autonomy' is the new BUZZ word! We have to unleash our staff. Professionals like you need to be free to use your own judgement, manage your own workloads...use your initiative."

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

"You're probably wondering why I called you. It's because I accidentally butt dialed you."

'Be a sweetie and get me a cup of coffee!'

Sales Secretary

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

The Modern Damocles -

'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."

"I don't do intimidation"

"Ooh, you’ve got a little piece of retiree caught in your teeth."

'We're all experts in one thing or another. For instance, I consider myself something of a specialist in fluid dynamics...'

'I need to hire more people. I can't keep making all of these mistakes.'

'Works for me.' (picture of big fish swallowing smaller fish.)

'Keep up the good work, Simmons and we might just take the wheels off.'

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

Female Dominance.

'In my day, it was 50% soldiers and 50% workers... Now it is 50% soldiers, 20% managers, 20% admin and only 10% workers...'