25/02/2026

The "Brilliant Jerk": Why Leaders Are Afraid to Fire Them

They bring in the revenue, but they are secretly destroying your culture. The "Toxic High Performer" (or Brilliant Jerk) is the most dangerous asset a company can have. If you are struggling to fire an employee who performs well but behaves poorly, you are not alone.

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