You Don’t Know Everything. I Promise.

I was speaking with a business owner a few days ago that claimed he new everything about human resource compliance and risk management as a result of working for a certain big box retailer for five years. Never mind the fact that the industry he now works in is completely unrelated and that he didn’t actually work in the Human Resource department. To be frank, when I meet with a business owner that thinks he knows everything I try not to meet with them again. Many people, as a result of the internet and their ability to get information so quickly place themselves at the top of their trusted advisor list. WebMD has unofficially granted medical degrees to thousands of individuals who will confidently contradict their human doctor’s medical advice. Business degrees are now self-awarded after several diligent research sessions online. Industry experts, people who have spent a lifetime learning their particular trade, are being told they’re wrong by folks that “looked it up online