Episode 1: The difference Between Fact and Opinion

Welcome to What They Don’t Tell You — a leadership podcast from Deabadh Group.

In Episode 1, William Warren explores the difference between fact and opinion — and why leaders so often confuse the two. This episode looks at how perception shapes decisions, careers, and culture inside organizations — often without anyone noticing.

About this episode

Most leaders believe they’re managing facts.

Numbers. Targets. Performance data.

But much of leadership happens in interpretation — judgement, perception, and personal bias. And when you hold power, your opinions can start to sound like truth.

In this opening episode, William Warren explores:

– Why perception often masquerades as evidence

– How reputations form quietly inside organizations

– The hidden cost of unexamined judgement

– Why leadership is less about certainty and more about responsibility

Drawing on over 20 years working with leaders across more than 60 countries, this episode looks at what really shapes decisions — and why separating fact from opinion matters more than most leaders realize.

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