We live in a world overflowing with dashboards, KPIs, and reports.

But here’s the hard truth: the numbers don’t always tell you the full story.

Rich Brown, Business Transformation Director at LV=, shared a lesson every leader needs to hear:

👉 Early in his career, all the stats said a project was on track.

👉 But his gut told him something wasn’t right.

👉 He ignored it — and later wished he had.

That moment changed his leadership forever.

Now, he always digs deeper when that nagging doubt shows up.

Because while data is essential, instinct is the missing signal.

As leaders, especially CIOs, the pressure to be “data-driven” is immense.

But true transformation comes when you:

-Trust your gut AND the spreadsheets

-Ask the uncomfortable questions

-Lean into intuition as a strategic asset

Your people, your culture, and your instincts will often surface the truth before the metrics do.

Because at the end of the day — it’s not just about technology or process. It’s about people.

💡 How often do you trust your gut as a leader, even when the numbers say otherwise?

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