One of the running debates we hear all the time is, do you have to be a jerk to succeed or can nice guys actually finish first? I’m sure you can immediately think of public figures who are notorious for their sometimes negative behaviors but actually get ahead in their career. For example, Steve Jobs was known as someone who shouted and cursed at employees and made derogatory comments about their work. But, he was successful, right?
Well, you might assume that these unlikable people are successful because they're smarter and more creative than their more likeable peers. But, according to research by some of my colleagues, this may not be the case.
