And make sure there is space for people to do this, and reward it where possible. Companies are moving more and more towards metrics, which means the nice guy

And make sure there is space for people to do this, and reward it where possible. Companies are moving more and more towards metrics, which means the nice guy that helps everyone out but isn't as great with his metrics gets screwed, vs. the asshole who optimizes only for the metrics while screwing everyone over gets ahead. Once the nice guy has seen this happen over and over, even the nicest person breaks, gives in, and starts playing by the rules of the system, which by design incentivize working towards the measurable goals.