Fred Bauder (fredbaud@ctelco.net) [050123 03:15]:
I think what is needed is some leading by example, which if you do, others, who may not share your background, can follow. Much depends, of course, on whether you can do that gracefully.
A lot of which involves being a good and effective teacher to those not inclined to listen, as a volunteer ;-) Expertise is appreciated by most, but doesn't get one any free kicks at all ...
- d.