The Atlantic (June 2015) features a fascinating article about whether it pays to be a jerk in business. In his article, Jerry Useem concludes:
“To summarize: being a jerk is likely to fail you, at least in the long run, if it brings no spillover benefits to the group; if your professional transactions involve people you’ll have to deal with over and over again; if you stumble even once; and finally, if you lack the powerful charismatic aura of a Steve Jobs. Which is to say: being a jerk will fail most people most of the time.”
We couldn’t agree more and that is why respect is so essential to personal and business success.