No Bullsh!t Leadership Moment 158. How Do You Get Good at the Numbers?
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Feb 1, 2026 Leaders stumble when they cannot read the numbers. A courtroom case highlights what goes wrong with flawed statistics. Powerful decision makers often operate blind to financial signals. Learn where to begin, what financial documents matter, and when to bring in numeracy expertise.
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Hidden Numeracy Failures Among Leaders
- Many senior decision-makers lack basic numeracy despite confidence from promotions and praise.
- This hidden incompetence lets leaders make high-impact mistakes without recognising their limits.
Court Conviction Based On Flawed Stats
- A UK court case convicted a woman largely on flawed statistical evidence that experts later criticised.
- The Royal Statistical Society publicly highlighted the fatal flaws and the judge and lawyers' misunderstanding of the numbers.
Numeracy Is A Tangible Leadership Competency
- Numeracy is a measurable competency essential for decision-making beyond basic frontline budgeting.
- Leaders who can't read numbers risk poor resource allocation and stagnating careers.