AA248 - Expertise Overreach: Why Being Right ONCE Makes Leaders Think They're Right About EVERYTHING

Episode notes

Your boss's biggest career win might be setting them up for their biggest failure. Listen or watch as hosts Brian Orlando and Om Patel tackle a phenomenon that's rampant in tech but rarely named: Expertise Overreach: when someone's success in one narrow domain inflates their confidence across every domain, with devastating consequences for teams, roadmaps, and the entire organization. In this episode, we're diving deep into the murky pool of psychology, neuroscience, and organizational dynamics behind why overconfident leaders derail teams (and how you can protect yourself). Key Topics Include: 1. Why Being "Really" Right Once Can Be Dangerous 2. How Power Literally Changes Your Brain (a quick recap) 3. What Happens Inside the Yes-Men Factory 4. How Tech's Hero Worship Problem Makes It All Worse 5. Tips for Protecting Your Team and Your Sanity This episode helps with practical strategies for dealing with overconfident "leaders," so please share this with a colleague who you know might need to hear it!

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