If you are a significant figure...
you will get what you want
your word will be heard
your job will be done
your ideas will be considered
if you are a nonsignificant figure
you would hardly get what you want
you won't be given a chance to utter a word
(so don't dream of being heard)
you won't have a job,
so why to worry about getting it done?
your ideas won't even be considered