“A brilliant jerk is one who is highly competent but whose attitude doesn’t align with company culture. If you end up hiring one by mistake, don’t keep them around for too long because they represent a living and breathing violation of the company culture, and you look like a hypocrite.” CultureHiringToxic PeopleDecisivenessRetentionAssholesJerks Book:Let's Get Real: 42 Tips for the Stuck Manager Source: Let's Get Real: 42 Tips for the Stuck Manager
“Admit that you are a jerk or becoming one. Like I said, the reaction will be shock, denial, anger and then finally acceptance. Self awareness at this level is extremely tough and hence quite rare.” Self ImprovementTransformationSelf AwarenessAssholes Book:Let's Get Real: 42 Tips for the Stuck Manager Source: Let's Get Real: 42 Tips for the Stuck Manager