Power Dynamics Fan Prints

"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!'

"I take it my throne goes here."

"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."

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

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

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

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

"'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."

Hunter-gatherer. Planter-gardener. Scratcher-napper. Barker-wagger. Complainer-nagger.

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

The Modern Damocles -

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

Sales Secretary

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

Little man in big man's pocket.

Boss, what if I told you I forgot to lock up last night and someone totally robbed us blind? I'd say "no problem," because of your contract. My contract? It allows me to auction off your less vital internal organs to recover any damages you cause me. You really should read the fine print before you sign the papers, minion. I did. But I wrote in finer print that all fine print is null and void. Only the ruling class can use fine print, minion.

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

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

'Was there any further criticism om my proposal?'

"I don't do intimidation"

'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.'

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