As once said to me by a very capable, experienced, and professional SNCO....."Officers....making simple stuff (similar wording but cleaned up a bit) difficult for centuries.".
He was crafty enough to be able to let the Officers think they ran things.....and them actually believe it.
He made this Officer a success because I was wise enough to know without his mentoring and protection I would be far less hopeful of a promotion.
As his rating officer I rightly ensured he was seen to not walk on water but actually barefoot water skied on it.
But then I did not have an out of control ego and sense of self importance unlike many I knew during my time in the military.....and met from other militaries.