In this episode of The Decision Environment, Bess Obarotimi explores why intelligence and experience do not always translate into clear perception inside organisations.

As responsibility increases, leaders often receive less honest feedback and fewer unfiltered signals from their environment. Over time, this can quietly distort how reality is interpreted and how decisions are made.

This commentary examines how perception shifts at senior levels and why maintaining clarity becomes harder as authority grows.

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