As leaders, we’re wired to favor the familiar, but this can blind us to critical shifts in the market and the emergence of disruptive innovations. In today’s episode, we are talking about the confirming evidence trap—a bias that can skew even the sharpest minds, causing you to cling to beliefs and data that reinforce what you already think. 

We’ll explore how this evolutionary shortcut leads to costly mistakes and why leaders must confront their assumptions to make better decisions. From Blackberry’s downfall to Nokia’s missed opportunity, we’ll dive into real-world examples of billion-dollar corporate disasters caused by the confirming evidence bias.

Tune in now to learn how to spot and outthink this bias. And if you’re ready to take your leadership to the next level, check out my book, The Mammoth in the Room, where I explore how evolutionary truths can guide better decisions in people, strategy, and implementation.