Comments on: You Are An Authority, Yes, You Are

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:59:28 +0000

When you start looking at what an expert is, it is simple. You know more than the person you are talking to about the subject at hand.

Being an expert does not mean that you have mastered a subject. In reality, that is a very difficult thing to do.

From a marketing perspective, think about all the time and effort it took you to learn something. By sharing information with other; by being able to simplify the learning process for others, you are an expert

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By: Getting Influencers To Call You An Authority | DazzlinDonna

Getting Influencers To Call You An Authority | DazzlinDonna — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:35:27 +0000

[...] We’ve already established that you are, indeed, an authority in something. and by being an authority in that field (whatever that something is), you can help others seeking knowledge or products for that field. However, the fact that I know you are an authority, and you know you are an authority, isn’t quite enough in most cases. You generally need to convince others that you are an authority, so that they then have a compelling reason for listening to what you have to say. [...]

By: Tap

Tap — Sat, 17 May 2008 12:59:38 +0000

Thanks Donna,

This is very true, and a great inspiration!
For those of us who lose sight of our own strengths and wisdom, this is a much needed reminder.

Worthy of lots of social love

By: DazzlinDonna » Establishing Credibility As An Expert

DazzlinDonna » Establishing Credibility As An Expert — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:05:58 +0000

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By: Raquel G.

Raquel G. — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:47:10 +0000

Hello Donna,

Great words of inspiration! It made me feel so much better. You have presented many valid points, which (I think) many of us do not give enough credit for.

I believe it’s the confidence factor that drives the wedge in between a person’s actual knowledge in a particular subject matter and how formally educated they are on the subject matter. I think most people feel if they have not been formally trained then they do not deserve credit to deem themselves an “expert.” Although, the word itself presents a strong presence. It’s almost as if you’re called an “expert” all heads in the room will turn. Then you are left standing there to answer every, single, solitary question asked of you. Why, well you are the “expert.” Sounds intimidating but it does not have to be. And in most cases, this isn’t so. Most people just appreciate an individual who is educated in the question they have yet to find an answer to. Or simply information they, themselves have not been able to dig up.

In general, be it gardening or repairing your kids bike from time to time, if you know it, you know it! As to where it was derived from is really irrelevant just so as long as the information IS indeed true and relevant.

I think I jabbered enough

Warm Regards,

Raquel G.

By: Dave L

Dave L — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:27:57 +0000

Great series of articles on authority, Donna!