The Seven Traits of an Expert
Posted on January 22, 2009 | Tags: Commentary
As someone who has worked with more than five hundred experts, authors, CEOs and opinion leaders from all industries, I’ve rubbed elbows with every type of expert and pr personality. Over the years I’ve observed them all to share some fundamental traits. You’ll find these traits summarized below.
- They are innovators. They use the fundamentals of their professions in new ways to solve problems.
- They set a new standard. There is nothing generic or cookie-cutter about what they do.
- They make what they do seem effortless. These are the pros you wished you had working on your problem in the first place and just had to be grateful you finally did find them.
- They are willing to be challenged. There are no sacred cows. They question the “everybody knows” beliefs of their professions.
- They are passionate about what they do. Their work is not drudgery, but something that causes them to light up when they talk about what they do. They could discuss it for hours. That’s the person I want working on my taxes, teeth, hair, etc.
- They are usually consulted by peers for their opinions.
- They can explain what they do in simple terms.
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