Asshole -

: Give them one redeeming quality early on to make them relatable.

: Note that the effects are often cumulative from "small, demeaning acts" rather than just one dramatic event. asshole

: Readers often tolerate "asshole" behavior if the character is exceptionally talented at their job. : Give them one redeeming quality early on

For an academic or philosophical report, you can cite established research: a "good" report must be objective

If you need to report someone's behavior to HR or management, a "good" report must be objective, factual, and devoid of emotional language (even if the person is truly being an "asshole").

: Detail how the behavior "saps people of their energy and esteem" or affects team productivity.