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They shuffle the cups, moving fast, hoping you won’t notice.

Clive Griffiths
Clive Griffiths
— 1 min read

They shuffle the cups, moving fast, hoping you won’t notice.
It’s all part of the game - misdirection, deception, control.

At first, you trust what you see. You believe the ball is where they say.
But when the reveal comes? It’s not there. It never was.

This isn’t just a street trick.
It’s a classic move. Some leaders pull this trick all the time.

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For example, when leaders ignore experts
... purposely spread disinformation

They don’t just mislead
... they betray trust.

Why does this happen?
↳ Power.
↳ Control.
↳ Personal greed.

They twist the truth to:
⇥ Avoid accountability.
⇥ Rally popularism.
⇥ Silence dissent.

It's not cool.
It’s a dirty move.

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But, the shell game only works when people look away.
When they hide the facts and spin the truth, we all get played.

But the trick falls apart when you pay attention.
When you refuse to be misled.

As an expert, are you going to sit by and watch the game?
Or expose it. Call it out. Demand accountability.

#Leadership #Trust #Ethics #Accountability

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