smartest guy in the room
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- know-it-allSelf-proclaimed authority on everything
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
- egoOne's self-image
- mansplainingCondescending male explanation
condescending · brilliant · intellect · smug · pedantic · expert · showoff · overconfident · lecture · pontificate · brainiac · alpha · dominant · insufferable · clever · IQ · debate · interrupt
epistemic humility
smartest guy in the roombeginner's mind
Unencumbered openness to learning
intellectual humility · open mind · empty cup · listener · lifelong learner
social positioning style
smartest guy in the roomteam player
One who collaborates willingly
wallflower · fly on the wall · good listener · eager student · self-effacing