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Wonder Woman and the 100-Year-Old Law that Governs Experts

Some laws uniquely impact experts. One of the most important involves Wonder Woman and lie detector tests.

101 Maxims for Subject Matter Experts

Subject matter experts, solution consultants, sales engineers, and other technical people can make a huge difference in the selling process.

Lessons from "The Expert" Comedy Skit

One YouTube video perfectly captures the plight of the experts, “The Expert, Short Comedy Sketch.”

Ten Things SMEs Should Do In Client Meetings

Client meetings are a privilege. Few things are more important than helping and delighting the customer.

Unskilled and Unaware, the Dunning-Kruger Effect

In 1995, McArthur Wheeler robbed two Pittsburgh banks and made his escape. Remarkably, he thought he was invisible.

My Work Speaks for Itself

Can experts just remain silent and allow their work to speak for itself? Well, yes, but there's a problem.

Is Your Audience Stupid? Or, Do you Just Think So?

At some point in your experience as an expert, you may genuinely suspect that your audience is stupid. Don't believe it.

Who Are the Experts

The dictionary says “expert” has more than average knowledge of a subject or someone who can provide superior results. But, there's more to it.

The Disaster of Lac-Mégantic

The Lac-Mégantic train disaster took the lives of 47 people. Lessons from the deadliest freight train accident in Canadian history.

Are the Children of Presidents Experts? Some say so.

What all experts can learn from the children of US Presidents.

Are You Likable Enough?

Barrack Obama told Hillary Clinton that she was likable enough, and she never recovered.

Bullies, Perverts, Experts and Trust

Bullies and perverts are destroying the one thing that matters most to experts: trust

The Danger of Speaking Outside Your Expertise

You worked hard to become an expert. Think hard before you throw it away.

Lessons for Experts From DACA

Experts of all stripes should take lessons from Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals