Within the progression of vertical development there are several distinct stages (sometimes referred to as mindsets or worldviews) that describe how we relate to and navigate the world around us. The Expert stage is the most prevalent within organizations. And with good reason: this is the stage where our professional acumen has really kicked in and where our demonstrable skills are on full display. It reflects our intentional accumulation of knowledge and expertise, and we have reached a point of tremendous skill, even mastery, in our chosen field. In this stage, we often have the reputation of being the “go to” person who can cut through and solve snarly problems. And, of course, we love it.