Comments on: Will the Real Experts Please Stand Up

By: Jane Pak

Jane Pak — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:30:08 +0000

Fantastic article, Jen, but more importantly – kudos to YOU for shining some light on front street and all the posers tap dancing on the pavement. I am an expert in one thing only – knowing what I’m not an expert in. “You know what you know and you don’t know what you don’t know” – I think Dick Cheney said that, and regardless of whether you do or don’t care for the smirky former Vice President, the statement is pure truism. I often (preferably) quote Margaret Thatcher who once said, “If you have to tell people you’re a lady, its probably because you’re not”.

I don’t care for self-proclaimed experts. I’m as hard on other people’s “expertise” as I am of my own. If you know more than the next guy, it only makes you an expert compared to him – but not in the broadest sense. I agree with your point – expertise is necessary – but broadly accepted standards are a must before we can identify who the real experts are. Lets have some real dialogue on measurements – both quantitative AND qualitative on how we, as people who seek the wisdom of the brightest and the best, set the bar.

Keep this conversation going and lets get some governing/certifying bodies to get in the mix.

By: Trish

Trish — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:47:41 +0000

Boy I couldn’t agree more – but when you find good information from good people – it really helps.

For example,
I am a huge fan of talk radio, and am also a business person constantly looking for sound ideas for income strategies. So when I heard Janet Switzer (marketing mogul for the Chicken Soup Series) on Conversations Live with Vicki St.Clair recently it was
really inspiring. Conversations Live with Vicki St.Clair is hosted on Seattle’s KKNW every Monday, noon PT.

On this segment, Janet Switzer introduced her new book called Instant Income: Strategies that bring in Cash for Small Businesses, Innovative Employees, and Occasional Entrepreneurs. The book and her radio interview shares some 20 years of marketing and advertising experience that’s invaluable. To learn all about her proven business tips for yourself, you can listen to the full podcast here:

http://conversationslive.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=188&Itemid=29

ENJOY!

By: Vicki

Vicki — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:42:36 +0000

Here, here, Jen. This whole idea of “branding yourself” has become a double edged sword. It’s absolutely critical that people understand what they have to offer and to be able to clearly articulate that, but it’s another thing to package yourself to look good but once the layers get pulled back there’s nothing there or what you’re about has been rehashed/repackaged from someone else.

By: Zara Larsen -- Jen's Radio Partner

Zara Larsen -- Jen's Radio Partner — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:48:34 +0000

All solid points, Jen, and might I add a critical distinction of true experts who earn precious trust from others — deep down they are humbly NOT in it for themselves. They are all about sharing their “know what”, “know how” and most importantly “know WHO” to help advance the learning, progression and well-being of others. And helping others help others. It’s about relationships and being grateful every day for the honor to serve. Just like YSN and our “Circles of Change” radio/web show! Blog on … Z