> I will note that although I have never met an asshole who was a top performer, I have met many who were convinced that they were. Totally agree, although the

> I will note that although I have never met an asshole who was a top performer, I have met many who were convinced that they were. Totally agree, although the trickiest times in my career haven't been when some IC is convinced they are a top performer and everyone should follow them, but when that person's manager also thinks the same. When it's both, it's almost untenable, as going to that person's manager makes some think you're a complainer going that high up the management chain.