be a better Yes-man

"The more ambitious a person is, the more he will choose to be a yes-man - because yes-men tend to be rewarded." - Tim Harford.

Dissenters are a nuisance and speaking up is a waste of breathe when the decision is made. Therefore, it's better to just comply and not complicate. Therefore, work hard, kiss ass and yes-man your way to the top - and that's when you can be your stop being unleash your true opinions ...and when you ask your team if your ideas / opinion is right - they will tell you YES!