It seems to me that you're undervaluing the value and importance of social and emotional connection with other people when it comes to getting work done effecti

It seems to me that you're undervaluing the value and importance of social and emotional connection with other people when it comes to getting work done effectively in an organization. Companies are like any other groups of people, and leaders -- i.e., people who "float to the top" -- need to be able to understand and motivate people, be widely liked and respected, command respect and authority from the company at large, as well as other managers and the higher ups. Dismissing this critical skill as "slapping each other on the back" and contrasting it to "work performance" shows that you may be dismissing a key skillset that is necessary to move up, if that is something you want to do.