In every organization, there are those who rise by merit, and others who survive by licking boots.
They don’t challenge the status quo. They don’t bring fresh ideas. They just clap, nod, and echo whatever the boss says, right or wrong.
But here’s the problem;
*Bootlickers kill innovation
*They silence honest voices
*They protect mediocrity
*They create toxic environments
Great leaders don’t need praise singers. They need truth tellers. They need bold, competent people who respectfully disagree, ask tough questions, and offer better solutions.
If you’re in leadership, ask yourself: Are you growing a team of thinkers or a choir of bootlickers? If you’re an employee, ask yourself: Am I adding value or just staying safe by playing politics?
Real progress comes when we reward courage, not cowardice in disguise. Let’s build cultures where people rise by competence, not by compliance.
Anyway, that’s why some of us have progressed (speaking out), while “Fitina” people, will take ages to catch up
The writer is a certified CAF and FIFA Safety & Security official
