I'd rather work for someone who's brilliant and mean than someone who's mediocre and nice 🧠

57% of 10903 voters say "Brilliant > nice". The other side: 43% picked "Nice wins".

dan_p · 2026-04-14T02:22:39.711Z

57% say "Brilliant > nice". 43% say "Nice wins". 10,903 votes cast.

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I'd rather work for someone who's brilliant and mean than someone who's mediocre and nice 🧠 Currently 57% of 10903 votes say Brilliant > nice. 43% say Nice wins.