Sure, but every study i've ever read currently backs it.
If you are aware of any that say "very smart assholes make organizations better in the long run" or even "very smart assholes don't meaningfully hurt them in the long run", i'd actually love to see it!
(I hold the position i do precisely because it's backed by research, not just my own random thoughts and experiences)
(I hold the position i do precisely because it's backed by research, not just my own random thoughts and experiences)