The Dark Arts of Team Communication Strategies
A guide for the modern manager: manipulating your team with style.
Warning: excessive use may lead to employee revolts and spontaneous combustion.
Chapter 1: The Art of Gaslighting
Gaslighting: the art of making your team believe they're in control, when in fact you're the one pulling the strings.
Subchapter 1.1: The Classic 'I was just joking' technique
Make a witty remark, then feign offense when they call you out.
Or, for an alternative approach:
The Dark Side of Positive Feedback
Don't say we didn't warn you...