Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 18th September 2014

Dilbert//9287, first published twelve years ago on Thursday 18th September 2014

Tags

emotional manipulation, executives, financial gain, leader, leaders, less unlikable, lonely job, manipulation, obliviousness, popularity

Official transcript

CEO: Being a leader is a lonely job. Dilbert: Try being less of a #!@*. Then people might want to spend time with you. CEO: I don't see how that could work. Dilbert: Can we get back to manipulating my emotions for financial gain?

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

BEING A LEADER IS A LONELY JOB.

TRY BEING LESS OF A #16*. THEN PEOPLE MIGHT WANT TO SPEND TIME WITH YOU.

I DON'T SEE HOW THAT COULD WORK.

CAN WE GET BACK TO YOU MANIPULATING MY EMOTIONS FOR FINANCIAL GAIN?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Emotional Manipulation"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between a leader and an employee. The leader, who is also the boss, is trying to manipulate the employee's emotions to gain financial benefits. The employee is aware of the leader's intentions and is not falling for it.

Key Points:

• The leader is trying to manipulate the employee's emotions for personal gain.
• The employee is aware of the leader's intentions and is not falling for it.
• The comic strip highlights the importance of emotional intelligence and awareness in the workplace.

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