Thanks for this one David,

I agree. I agree that the arrogant jerk doesn't mean to be a jerk. I agree that jerkdom is based on learned behaviors and a lack of tools and knowledge. I don't, however, agree that it is in the hands of the employee and their accountability except in one small way... allow this leader to be vulnerable. Sure, an increase in an employee's value will make this more likely to happen. But it is not the employee's fault unless they become equally a jerk. Thanks for  your insight here. I believe that we need to unlearn to meet our newest workplace challenges and that it starts, here in the hands of the boss.