No Eternal Friends, No Eternal Enemies, Only Eternal Interests

Newcomers in the workplace are always well-liked by leaders, and senior colleagues are always willing to offer some guidance. Why?

Because their capabilities are still weak, making them unlikely to pose any threat.

The relationship with leaders is simply one of mutual exploitation: the honeymoon phase with a leader is when you have utility value but aren't yet seen as a threat.

The relationship with colleagues is a mix of competition and cooperation: when collaboration outweighs competition, that's the honeymoon period.