People, it seems, grovel to those seen as more powerful or in a position to dispense favours. A lot of people also seem to like basking in the reflected light

People, it seems, grovel to those seen as more powerful or in a position to dispense favours. A lot of people also seem to like basking in the reflected light of these people. Is it from a lack of self confidence, or a desire to be in the in group or just aligning like a magnet in the field of strong personalities? They can end up being used as those being adored know it’s going on and can act on this knowledge.