Listen "Data Without Context"
Episode Synopsis
What happens when you trust data too blindly and forget to ask the right questions? In this episode, Kat Sosnick dives into the dangers of making decisions based on incomplete or context-free data. Data might seem like the holy grail, but without understanding the bigger picture, it can lead you straight into self-doubt and costly mistakes. Tune in to learn how to avoid this trap and sharpen your decision-making skills.
Key Points:
Numbers alone can mislead you - Without the full story behind the data, even the most promising metrics can lead to bad decisions.
Great leaders don’t need to have all the answers - Admitting uncertainty opens the door for collaboration and better decisions.
Experience can cloud your judgment - Overconfidence and the assumption that you "know it all" can lead to costly mistakes.
What’s missing from this data? - Trusting data without asking this question can cause you to overlook critical factors that change the outcome.
Don’t let ego guide your decisions - Learn from mistakes and move forward with self-discipline and a clearer perspective.
Resources
Kat Sosnick on LinkedIn | Greene Street Coaching
Key Points:
Numbers alone can mislead you - Without the full story behind the data, even the most promising metrics can lead to bad decisions.
Great leaders don’t need to have all the answers - Admitting uncertainty opens the door for collaboration and better decisions.
Experience can cloud your judgment - Overconfidence and the assumption that you "know it all" can lead to costly mistakes.
What’s missing from this data? - Trusting data without asking this question can cause you to overlook critical factors that change the outcome.
Don’t let ego guide your decisions - Learn from mistakes and move forward with self-discipline and a clearer perspective.
Resources
Kat Sosnick on LinkedIn | Greene Street Coaching
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