The StoryBank
Stories have impact. When we use them in our business conversations, they make our messages clear and memorable. We are all great storytellers, but we can't be a one-story wonder. This podcast is designed to help you build your story collection.
The StoryBank
Episode 127 – The Power of “What if” – Playfulness uncovers blind spots
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In business, the questions we ask are often more powerful than the data we collect.
Most leaders ask: “What do the facts tell me?”
Great leaders also ask: “What if the opposite were true?”
That simple shift—entertaining a hypothetical you don’t necessarily believe—forces you to look at the same information through a different lens.
It’s a playful mindset, but far from frivolous.
Because it’s in those “what if” moments that blind spots are revealed, risks are uncovered, and sometimes, opportunities are discovered.
👉 The next time you’re sure of your conclusion, pause and flip it:
If I were wrong, what signs would prove it?
That single question might help you see what others completely miss.
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