Leaders like Charlie use people’s weaknesses to accomplish their goals. If I were Charlie, I would take notice of the yes-men scrambling to please me in order to save themselves. I would use them, then I would get rid of them.
Ultimately, I would only have respect for those managers who know they have been effectively managing their employees in the first place and who have the confidence and moral character to stand up for their teams.
A true leader wants strong people working for them who have different viewpoints and strengths to bring to the table. A true leader would want to be surrounded by people who demonstrate competence, integrity, and consistency rather than people who change their thinking every time the wind changes direction.