#828 Numbers Gone Wild: The Hidden Cost of Being Data-Driven (opens in new tab)

Chasing numbers can actually destroy what made your business great. In this episode, Dan and Ian unpack Goodhart’s Law — the idea that once a measure becomes a target, it stops being useful — and how founders accidentally turn smart goals into bad incentives. Plus, you’ll hear six ways to build healthier systems, lead better, and stop metrics from running your company off the rails. LINKS Share your thoughts about the podcast (takes 2 mins) This week’s sponsor: SPP.co “Your billing, onboard...

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