Power Dynamics Philosopher Pillows

"I don't care if I am outvoted! We go where I want to go!"

'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!"

"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!'

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

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

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

Turkish Democracy

"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"

Horse statue throws off rider.

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

Nails pinning down the hammer that usually strikes them.

'I delegate, then I follow up.'

Big Shot/Bigger Shot.

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

The Gladiator.

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

"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'.'

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

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

Desk sign: 'Brown-nose'.

'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."

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

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

Above reproach.

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

Book dictator

"Destroyers"