Ever been in a meeting where one person seems to have strong opinions about everything—even topics clearly outside their expertise?

You’re not imagining it.

In this episode of What’s Your Problem?, Kevin Popović, The Idea Guy®, explores the Dunning–Kruger effect—a cognitive bias where people with limited knowledge often overestimate their competence. In team environments, this false confidence can derail discussions, frustrate experts, and slow real progress.

Kevin explains why confidence can sometimes be mistaken for competence, how this dynamic shows up in leadership teams, and what leaders can do to keep conversations productive.