Monday Nov 25, 2024

E133: Is Being the 'Dumbest' in the Room the Key to Success?

Join Jason Ballard as he dives into the importance of being “the dumbest person in the room.” Have you ever worked in a place where someone always had to be the smartest in the room? Or are you that person? While the smartest people in the room are too busy telling everyone how things are done, the dumbest person is the last one to speak, listening to everything everyone else has to say, asks the right questions, and is able to share responsibility amongst the team accordingly. Check out this episode, so you don’t miss out these key topics and stay the dumbest person in the room!

7:35 -What’s really going on when people try to be the smartest in the room?

16:34 -Problems when someone tries to know it all

Reasons why being the dumbest person in the room can help you be better

26:39 -It helps learning

31:43 -Sparks creativity

33:41 -Makes sure you don’t miss something

34:45 -Everybody has shared responsibility

37:56 -Iron sharpens iron

41:27 -Set people up for success

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