Power Dynamics Humorist Gifts

'Will you kindly remind the rest of the staff that I'm the managing director - not the Godfather!'

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

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

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

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

Turkish Democracy

Compression

Horse statue throws off rider.

'He doesn't like people walking in - try crawling.'

'I delegate, then I follow up.'

Big Shot/Bigger Shot.

"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,"

'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'.'

Lord Avariss - Captain of Industry

Desk sign: 'Brown-nose'.

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

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

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

"I'll roll over but I refuse to play dead."

The Modern Damocles -

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

Lola Knows More Than She Lets On

'Was there any further criticism om my proposal?'

"I don't do intimidation"

'The only exercise I believe in is the exercise of power.'

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

2050 A. D: Cloning is quite common place.

'You can't be CEO, I am!'

'What the hell

Female Dominance.

The Loneliness of Power