Hidden Planets.

Astronomers calculated there must be another planet beyond the limit of their instruments. Their theory was based on the observed irregularities in the behaviour of other objects.

Something else was out there - influencing behaviour.

Observe the behaviour of people in your organisation with the naked eye.

Notice how what they do, differs from what they say, and what they expect of you. See how their walk deviates from their talk.

Another large object, invisible to the eye, is exercising its forces on that person.

A mortgage.

Ambition.

Approval.

Incompetence.

Imposter Syndrome.

These people rely on the veil of hierarchy, civility, and at least one boss who enables their behaviour through wilful blindness or incompetence.

Or because the boss’s judgement and integrity are warped by their own hidden force acting on them.