@b4 try to be someone's favorite???
If you were in the team, you'd know how favoritism is deep rooted within fidelity.
It seems OP is new to fidelity so they might need some time getting used to the toxic culture.
I have been part of 4 squad now and experienced it first hand, a level 7 Squad lead or director of this and that plays favorite by unnecessary praising an average performer.
The leaders should make a note of such behavior.
If you can't praise a high performer, at least don't rub salt into their wounds by praising someone who is mediocre at best