Intelligent, talented people don't fall for that kind of stuff in my experience.
It's trivial really => You do nothing and get the fuck out of the way so Robert can do the job.
Intelligent & Talended people will do the work. They don't need (nor want) a bozo to dictate their every move ;)
"I have people skills! I am good with dealing with people can't you understand that! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNuu9CpdjIo
A good leader has a good answer to this question!
Intelligent, talented people don't fall for that kind of stuff in my experience.