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The Jerk Theory: New research on whether nice guys finish last

Apparently being a jerk has its perks. Jerry Useem lays out the research in his article, "Why it pays to be a jerk," in this month's issue of The Atlantic. Researchers describe how semi-obnoxious behavior and overconfidence can make a person not only seem more powerful, but actually make them more powerful.
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