Im sure you can work out some backdoor deals with janitors compared to mid-level or high-level workers. Hire and fire them but pay them well off-the-books. A leader who stands up to Muskrat better be another billionaire or millionaire ready with a startup company to absorb all the fired workers. A leader has to suck up to his boss so that his team doesnt suffer. Leader takes the bullets that are meant for his team.

When there are terrible people in charge,work out a strategy that looks favourable to the top-level people, while making it better for your team. You take the responsibility for your actions but dont allow the consequences of your actions to hit your team.

No one said a leader has an easy job.