how to handle the “prove me right” problem

<p>What do you do when a leader asks you to find data to prove them right?</p><p>In this episode, data storytellers Ryan Biesecker and Alli Torban explore the difference between <strong>investigating a hypothesis and validating a foregone conclusion</strong>. 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.</p><p>Learn how to protect your credibility while respectfully managing upward.</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p><a href="https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/podcast/108" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/podcast/108</a></p><p>RELATED RESOURCES:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/public-workshops"><u><strong>⁠Register for our virtual, public workshop on August 20, 2026⁠</strong></u></a>. The next public workshop is November 5, 2026 (use code <strong>PODCAST10</strong> for 10% off our public workshops and on-demand courses)</p></li><li><p>Blog:<strong> </strong><a href="/blog/what-if-my-audience-wants-a-different-story" target="_blank"><strong>what if my audience wants a different story?</strong></a></p></li><li><p>Blog: <a href="/blog/the-curse-of-knowledge" target="_blank"><strong>don&#39;t fall victim to &quot;the curse of knowledge&quot;</strong></a></p></li><li><p>Blog: <a href="/blog/how-do-i-give-an-unbiased-recommendation-to-my-analysis" target="_blank"><strong>how do I give an unbiased recommendation to my analysis?</strong></a></p></li><li><p>Community Conversation: <a href="https://community.storytellingwithdata.com/conversations/4ee1f08f-3106-4126-831a-162ca0ba05a7" target="_blank"><strong>around challenges while driving change</strong></a></p></li><li><p>Podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3LXRrcHZl7W5XAOAxtYcFe?si=Y24IaDcbQNGY60g2UPySMA&nd=1&dlsi=68ed2171123141d7" target="_blank"><strong>the challenges of change</strong></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/team-trainings"><u><strong>Book your own custom team training!</strong></u></a></p></li></ul>