{"id":2000,"date":"2021-03-10T20:53:59","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T04:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rulenumbersix.ca\/?p=2000"},"modified":"2021-03-11T18:20:27","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T02:20:27","slug":"signs-you-are-talking-to-an-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rulenumbersix.ca\/about\/blog\/signs-you-are-talking-to-an-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs You Are Talking To An Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Are you talking to an expert?<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some signs to help you tell if someone truly is an expert:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • They ask questions to better understand your level of expertise so they can meet you where you are<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They can demonstrate depth of experience, including being familiar with failure<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They can translate their expertise into clear, concise, and plain language<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They use evidence and are transparent about its sources<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They assert the limits of their expertise and acknowledge when they don\u2019t have or are unsure about an answer<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They introduce nuance to the conversation (hint: they use phrases like, \u201cit depends\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They might, at times, respond to your question with another question<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They view mastery as a journey, not a destination, and are actively continuing forward on that journey<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They encourage you to be curious and point you to avenues to learn more or get another expert opinion if you\u2019re interested<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They might be reluctant to give you a specific formula, but instead offer a framework you can adapt and experiment with in your own context<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What other signs do you look for to help you tell if someone is truly an expert\u2014and more importantly an expert you can trust? <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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