Tony hit the nail on the head!!
I have seen some recent examples of all of these. The most obvious though is the infamous butt-kisser. This is the WORST reputation to have in our business. It kills me to see an official think he can talk his way up through the ranks. This type of behavior really puts the spotlight on them and when they do make mistakes (as we all do), they are magnified.
My advice... ...work hard, never turn down a game and always look like a million dollars. If those things don't get you some attention, then you may not have what it takes. Not everyone does.
good luck.