Members of organizations are members mainly because of their situational value. Few have the scope of experience and temperament to recognize the path of least resistance to achieving an objective or goal. Chris was a situational member who acheived what he did achieve in large part due to the forebearance and mentoring of Tony. As boss, he would not recognize the big picture.

"Generosity. That was my first mistake."
"Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us."
"Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."