Power Dynamics Ponderers Gifts

'A regular military coup I wouldn't mind, but a sergeant and two corporals?'

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

'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?"

"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!"

A small number of people are afraid of heights, but there is an epidemic fear of widths.

Turkish Democracy

Compression

Nails pinning down the hammer that usually strikes them.

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

Horse statue throws off rider.

'I delegate, then I follow up.'

Big Shot/Bigger Shot.

"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,"

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

"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'.

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

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

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

'There must be some way we can capitalize on that damn boson.'

That's the chairman's office.

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

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

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

The Modern Damocles -