You should always help out your boss.
Tom has been working for his company a few years and has not yet received a promotion.
Tom wants to impress his boss.
Tom works extra hard and helps his boss out whenever there is an opportunity to do so.
Tom starts dressing very nicely and showering his boss with compliments whenever possible.
Tom's boss recognizes his hard work and determination and rewards Tom with a promotion.
Despite his efforts Tom's boss is not impressed and Tom is not promoted.