SocietyThe ‘He’s a Key Contributor, So It Can’t Be Helped’ Trap That Destroys Organizations

Some people deliver outstanding results while also damaging the organizations around them. These highly capable but unpleasant figures, described as “brilliant jerks,” may continue to be tolerated because colleagues regard them as indispensable contributors. Their technical ability is treated as grounds for overlooking harmful behavior. The article examines the psychology behind this tolerance, pointing to what it calls “distinctiveness trust” and the halo effect as factors that allow the pattern to persist.

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TToyo Keizai★★☆☆☆2026-07-12 22:30Original