Experts are seemingly everywhere and often dominate important discussions with their facts and opinions. When debating the merits of a plan, subject matter experts can trump the views of leaders and quickly derail tactical plans and strategy. Bumping up against experts and expertise is never comfortable for leaders — especially when the leader feels strongly about a course of action. When experts offer a competing view, the temptation for many leaders is to tackle it head-on, to prove to others that expertise has its limits and that no one expert has cornered the market on truth and reality.