Why Your Team Stops Telling You the Truth

As organizations grow, leaders often assume they still have a clear view of what's happening. In reality, growth changes the flow of information. Teams begin filtering what they share, presenting polished updates instead of raw reality. The result is an information gap that can create costly blind spots and poor decisions. In this episode, Allison Dunn explores why people stop telling leaders the full truth, how authority changes communication, and what leaders can do to create environments where honesty is safe. She also explains why trusted peers outside the organization are often the missing ingredient in helping leaders see what they cannot see themselves.