Why I Disagree with “Don’t Be the Smartest Person in the Room”

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A popular quote often makes the rounds: “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room!” I am talking about a statement often attributed to various influential figures from Confucius to Jack Welch, which resonates widely across social media, garnering thousands of likes and shares each time it’s posted. But why … Read more