Dear Manager,
Do not fear those who bark; fear those who wag their tails and lick your boots.
After all, the ones who challenge you, question decisions, and speak their minds—well, they are just loud, aren’t they? Nothing to worry about there.
It is the ever-smiling, ever-agreeable flatterers you should keep an eye on.
They nod enthusiastically at every idea, shower you with praise, and assure you that you’re always right—right up until the moment it benefits them to say otherwise.
So yes, by all means, be wary of the ones who raise their voices.
But rest easy in the company of those who stroke your ego while sharpening their knives behind their backs.
What could possibly go wrong?