I just started this book, but it has already addressed one of my major issues when dealing with tolerated and cultivating "Stars" in the workplace.

"There are also weirdos who not only bring nothing of value to the game, but are actually a drain, and whose weirdness should not be fostered or even accommodated."

Of course, figuring out which weirdos are beneficial and which are detrimental is a major exercise in itself.

This has been an issue in past jobs, where even the most dysfunctional and unproductive people were given a "pass" simply because they were odd. This greatly frustrates other members of the staff who are usually picking up the slack this person leaves behind.

More to come as I work my way through the book, but it looks promising.