I just asked a group of people in an instant message chat, what a technical term they were using meant. After that 5 minute pause and no response, I pulled another woman in the chat who was able to answer the question. After the question was answered, a lot of the people using the technical term hit me up in a private chat to tell me that was new information to them.
When I have people explain things to me that I do not know, I get one of three responses. First is silence and it makes me wonder why people can't just say I don't know. Second is a person who is a dick about providing the information and tries to make me feel that it is something I should have known or that they are bestowing a reluctant gift to me. Third is a person who enthusiastically shares the information and answers all the stupid questions I ask (there are stupid questions by the way). I love that guy and because he/she is that kind of person I will always reach out to them with any new information that I have that I think they can use.
You need to understand the fundamental rule about Information being power (it is). Information becomes powerful when you share it. The person who metes out information to people to try to elevate their position will always be on the lowest rungs of the ladder.
You don't gather knowledge, you obtain it. Your position in any organization is elevated when you strive to pass along what you know to as many people as you can. You will also find that hoarded information becomes obsolete really quickly.
And if you really don't know, say that and find someone who can answer your questions. One of these people will end up being one of your mentors.
Love Dad
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