Episode description

Welcome to Episode 82 of The Future of Work, the podcast that looks at every aspect of work in the future, featuring industry experts and thought leaders discussing how work is changing and evolving. The Future of Work is NOW.

In the past 2 episodes we have discovered everyone knows a “brilliant jerk,” someone who would be fired if they weren’t so technically qualified, and therefore indispensable.  They can be toxic, abrasive, and demoralizing. Our guest,  Dr Katrina Burrus is one of the world’s leading experts on international leadership and the author of Mastering Brilliant Jerks. She is a Master Certified Coach and facilitates a mastermind for CEO’s of international companies.

In this final episode with her, we look more at the practical applications of dealing with “Brilliant Jerks” and their part in potentially disrupting workplace transformation. We learn how to communicate and collaborate with a brilliant jerk and whether you should accept their behavior or work around it.