The Linda Tripps of the world don't get very far. Greene says people should always beware of the self-righteous. They're very good at the negative, subtle power game. They can be trouble. The biggest mistake most make in the power game is being impatient, Greene says.
Most people are very bad at that.
They can't wait. You have to be realistic. It all takes time. Bismarck waited 12 years before he got everything he wanted. He was brilliant when it came to power.