July 02, 2024

The Hidden Drawback of Expertise: Overcoming a Narrow Mindset

38 minutes

In this episode of the Purpose & Profit Podcast, Carly and Dave dive into some of the potential limitations of expertise and how this can sometimes threaten to hold us back when it comes to breaking ground in new areas as a nonprofit organization or a for-profit business.

Together, they define and characterize what Dave calls an “Outside Mindset,” as well as examine the relationship between humility and curiosity in fostering innovation. They glean insight from David Epstein's book, "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World,” as well as Liz Wiseman’s book, “Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work,” and share ways that non-profits and for-profits alike are able to grow by overcoming narrow mindsets that can come from expertise.

Episode Topics:

How expertise is often perceived as a precursor to innovation

The definition and characteristics of an Outside Mindset

The relationship between humility and curiosity in fostering innovation

How humility and curiosity counteract the tendency of expertise to narrow perception

We hope you enjoy our conversation!

To stay up to date with new research and content from Dave visit:

The Problem with Expertise

Learning How to Cultivate an Outside Mindset

Overconfidence, Self-Doubt, and Why Christian Donors Give Monthly

Season Four of the Purpose & Profit Podcast is brought to you by:

IMAGO CONSULTING

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Special thanks to editor and sound engineer Barry R. Hill and producer Abigail Morse.

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