THE POWER OF SHARING KNOWLEDGE. Have you ever received a new task with no direction? How about when learning something new on the job and there was no one willing to help out? This sounds familiar to ALL of us. Knowledge exchange is something that many keep close to their hearts either out of competition or job security. We see this happen between different generations, genders and even race. We dive into how sharing knowledge is SO key in not only providing a healthy team environment but also that it has a much BIGGER indirect impact than we realize. GET READY because we are about to call out some ish related to the hesitancy of sharing those little golden nuggets of wisdom.

[2:14] Knowledge Is Like Money. We introduce today's episode by opening up with two AMAZING quotes that highlight the importance of letting that lovely little expertise of yours be gold to the world:

• "The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself."

- Oscar Wilde

• "Knowledge is like money: to be of value it must circulate, and in circulating it can increase in quantity and, hopefully, in value." - Louis L'Amour

[3:41] Withholding Expertise. We learn from one of Nina's work experiences why some in the corporate world don't engage in knowledge exchange.

[9:05] Women NOT Supporting Women. Nina shares her experience that this issue is not only between generations but also between women, especially in technical fields.

[11:39] Negative Impacts Behind Withheld Knowledge. Nat and Nina share the following ways that impact how others feel when knowledge exchange is withheld:

• Being a burden
• Developing unhealthy competition
• Lack of cohesive team dynamic

[14:30] Another Complicated Layer. Nina dives into how there is another added layer of competition not only between women, but also minority women due to the scarcity of high level positions and why this is an issue

[16:30] Benefits of Knowledge Exchange. Nat and Nina discuss the amazing advantages of sharing knowledge which include:

• Reinforcing our own learning of something we are experts in
• Not reinventing the wheel
• Strengthening relationships among team members
• Helping others indirectly

[26:02] Challenge of Self-Awareness. Nat and Nina challenge leaders to reflect on their own experiences in not only identifying if they have ever been hesitant in sharing their expertise but WHY.

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Nat & Nina