“Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” - Dwight D. Eisenhower

THIS. I bought mine based the wirecutter's recommendation, and I am very happy with the purchase. It is amazing how such a small speaker can produce so much (good) sound.

You can't control what other people do. You can control how you respond. It may make sense to reconsider your definition of ambition. "Going along to get along" does not foster development of leadership skills.

...Until you fail at achieving your goals.