how to handle the “prove me right” problem
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What do you do when a leader asks you to find data to prove them right? In this episode, data storytellers Ryan Biesecker and Alli Torban explore the difference between investigating a hypothesis and validating a foregone conclusion. They share practical ways to ask better questions, approach analysis with curiosity, and navigate the tricky situation when the data doesn’t support what your leader expected. Learn how to protect your credibility while respectfully managing upward. SHOW NOTES: https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/podcast/108 RELATED RESOURCES: Register for our virtual, public workshop on August 20, 2026. Blog: what if my audience wants a different story? Blog: don't fall victim to "the curse of knowledge" Blog: how do I give an unbiased recommendation to my analysis? Community Conversation: around challenges while driving change Podcast: the challenges of change Book your own custom team training!
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