[nromiun]

Just because a popular project leader is a jerk does not mean the way to success is to be a jerk too.

[zahlman]

Sure, but the evidence suggests that a complete inability to deal with jerks is going to be very limiting.

[nromiun]

Maybe for some people. But most people are not jerks and you can absolutely limit yourself to dealing with them only.

[tingletech]

Unless you want to participate in your HOA or local government, then I can't see how to limit myself to dealing with only non-jerks.