> My problem with these sorts of discussions is that they try to put technical know-how on the same footing as social aptitude, charisma, and other "soft skills

> My problem with these sorts of discussions is that they try to put technical know-how on the same footing as social aptitude, charisma, and other "soft skills". You really do need some level of each. Difference is you can reach a pretty low bar in term of social skills, being approachable and being able to communicate, vs a high bar technically.