Bad decisions rarely feel bad when we make them.

Most of the time, they feel logical, justified, and completely reasonable - because we have a convincing story explaining why they make sense.

In this episode , I explore how narratives can quietly shape judgment, influence decisions, and make weak assumptions feel stronger than they really are.

A compelling explanation can organize facts so neatly that we stop questioning whether those facts actually support the conclusion.

That happens in business, relationships, leadership, politics, investing, and even in the stories we tell ourselves about who we are.

In this episode:

* Why a convincing story can sometimes be more dangerous than a lie

* How intelligent people can become especially good at defending bad assumptions

* Why plausibility is not the same as proof

* How emotion strengthens weak narratives

* Why the person who explains what the facts “mean” can gain enormous influence

* A simple question that can expose faulty assumptions before they become bad decisions

Sometimes the most dangerous sentence in the room is simply: “That makes sense.”

Because once everyone agrees that the story makes sense, they often stop asking whether it is actually true.

*Speaking With Intent* explores communication, judgment, influence, authority, and the hidden dynamics that shape important conversations and decisions.

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