Why do workplace leaders favor \"despicable people\"”

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What is a “villain”? The usual definition is, “a person who does not act in an honest manner and uses evil tactics to achieve their goals.” In my dictionary of life, a \"scoundrel\" is synonymous with people who flatter others, speak sweet nothings, adapt their behavior to circumstances, and harm others secretly. 　　After starting work, I found that those colleagues with average work skills got promoted faster than me, simply because they were close friends with the bosses over drinks and meals ； Bonuses are given at the end of the year, and those who are close to the management or those who like to spread rumors get more of them... Having received a traditional education, I can’t stand any injustice; I’m done with this, okay? 　　At the age of 30, I resolutely left the company where I had worked for nearly eight years and joined another real estate firm, thus stepping into a \"leadership role\". 　　When I joined the new company, the first question that came to mind was how to maintain my current position and achieve further growth 　　According to the advice of those who are more experienced, it is first necessary to maintain a good relationship with the boss and avoid damaging one’s positive image in his eyes. After that, it’s important to build a cohesive team that can deliver excellent results. 　　Following these two approaches, I embarked on my new business journey: first and foremost, it’s essential not to offend the boss. The boss’s word is law; if he tells you to go east, you cannot go west ； He said it’s black; you can’t say it’s white ； If you’re told to charge, then you must charge; there’s no way to retreat. 　　Secondly, start forming a team. A cohesive team is one with unified thoughts. How to unify thoughts? It means doing everything according to the boss’s intentions, carrying out those intentions without any deviation. I am the boss’s representative; everything has to be done according to my wishes ； What if you don’t do as I intend? This person cannot be kept. I must use people I trust. 　　So, whom can I trust? People who usually share their thoughts with me and get to know each other. Who can share their hearts with each other, who can truly understand one another? Those who spend time together at drinking parties or card games are most likely to become close friends; relatives, classmates, and former colleagues know each other best. Use these people then. 　　Once work starts, there are still many things to take into account; one needs to pay close attention to the boss’s mood. When the boss is unhappy, it’s better to speak less and say what he likes to hear ； Bring up any additional requests when the boss is happy. Observe the people below more closely. Some people are very capable and highly skilled, but they are too stubborn and poor at communicating; they just do things their own way. Such people should not be promoted; otherwise, the more responsibilities they are given, the more problems they may encounter in the future. It’s better to give them higher salaries or more rewards. Some people may have slightly weaker abilities, but they possess a strong capacity to understand a leader’s intentions; such individuals can be promoted. 　　To fully understand the employees’ thoughts, it is also necessary to regularly talk to a few employees who are willing to communicate, in private, to find out what they are thinking these days, what grievances they have regarding the company, and what their opinions are about the management. As my work performance improved, I gained more and more recognition from my boss; I also built a certain reputation in the industry and took on some social roles. 　　One day, in the restroom, I suddenly heard two familiar voices: “So-and-so has gone to President Wang’s office again; I wonder whom he’ll inject this time.” ” 　　“In our company, if you want to succeed, you have to be a snake. ” 　　“I think President Wang isn’t very capable either; he only knows how to flatter the chairman and can’t stand any dissenting opinions – he’s also a petty person. ” 　　“That’s right; the people he rehires are all obedient ones. People like us have no chance. ” 　　“The little people are in power now…” And that’s how I developed constipation. 　　“\"Little person\" – this term that once filled me with hatred – is now connected to me at this very moment. 　　In the eyes of some people, I am a \"little person\" who works with a group of \"little people.\" Under my leadership as one of those \"little people\" and with the help of that group, the project was successful, the company grew, and ultimately, the boss made money. 　　It seems we must change some deeply ingrained perceptions. Setting aside the actions of those law-breaking and unruly \"villains,\" let’s look at their positive side. 　　Why do leaders like obedient people? Because they are able to understand the leader’s intentions. When a leader asks you to do something that seems illogical on the surface, his real intention might be: you take on the role of the ‘face with a red expression’, while he takes on the role of the ‘face with a white expression’; only in this way can the problem be solved ； To let you test the waters and determine the next steps. 　　In a situation like this, if you don’t have the ability to fully understand your leader’s intentions and instead insist on going your own way, how could a leader dare to trust such a person? 　　On the contrary, those who carry out leadership 100%? In this way, leaders have more opportunities to get to know you and assess you, so you also have more opportunities than others. 　　Why do leaders like those who spread rumors? That’s your prejudice; leaders definitely don’t like such people. But he likes thoughtful, analytical people who keep their mouths shut. Therefore, leaders often consult these people about the internal situation of the company, which gives them more opportunities for growth. 　　Why do one have to carry out a decision made by a leader when it is clearly flawed? Do you think your boss is dumber than you? Do you think he didn’t notice the problem? Don’t be so self-righteous; you may only know one side of the story and not the other. Do as he says, and in the end you’ll realize: \"It’s the leaders who are truly great.\" ” 　　It seems that what some people consider to be \"mediocre people\" might be regarded as \"talented individuals\" by most people.