Power Dynamics Ponderer Gifts

"I've finally learned not to measure my worth by how many employees I have."

'He's convinced history will justify his leadership."

Nails pinning down the hammer that usually strikes them.

"Either it's some psychological ploy to make us feel inferior or his haemorrhoids are back."

'Might still makes right, no matter who wins in elections.'

"The universal remote comes with great responsibility. It controls the entire universe."

"This is a merit-based organization! Can't you see I’ve hired the very best and most qualified yes-men money can buy?"

'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?"

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

Compression

Horse statue throws off rider.

'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."

"What if Newton came up with a different idea from a fallen apple."

"Quantum Physics"? How am I going to learn all of this stuff? A bit at a time?

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

'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'.'

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

"Of course you can't put your finger on it. It's a hypothetical particle."

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

Desk sign: 'Brown-nose'.

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

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

Would anybody else like to ask a question before the stewards get to them?

"Think outside the box but never forget who owns the box."

The Modern Damocles -

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

That's the chairman's office.

Time, Temp, Today's Neutrino Mass

Little man in big man's pocket.

"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"