3 Quotes & Sayings By Jeff Schmidt

Jeff Schmidt is a native of the great state of Iowa, where he currently resides with his family. A former professional baseball player and semi-pro football player, Jeff found his true passion in writing while attending the University of Northern Iowa. He has been a student of sports and business ever since. His first book, The First Man Who Knew Everything: A Collection of Personal Stories, was released in July of 2013 Read more

His second book, The Best Player You Know: A Collection of Personal Stories, was released in April 2014.

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Take it from me, an authority on expertise: You can't trust experts. Jeff Schmidt
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When employers designate certain jobs "professional" and insist that employees have professional training — not just the technical skills that seem sufficient to do the work — they must have more in mind than efficiency. Hierarchical organizations need professionals, because through professionals those at the top control the political content of what is produced, and because professionals contribute to the bosses' control of the workforce itself. Jeff Schmidt