Think Twice Before Hiring Or Promoting a “Brilliant Jerk”

High performers with toxic traits ultimately hurt a company’s culture and reputation:

Why Arianna Huffington, the originator of the term “brilliant jerks,” believes these high performers are not worth the cost
How it can be hard to spot ‘toxic behavior’ when someone is an exceptional performer
The damaging effects toxic behavior has on the work environment, including real financial costs
Why tolerating or rewarding such behavior normalizes toxicity and eventually leads to turnover
Warning signs to look for in the hiring process
Why valuIng emotional intelligence and fostering teamwork in hiring and promotion is better than prioritizing performance alone