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“What Are You Pretending Not To Know?” With Mike Staver

Oct 2, 2026 · 1h 8m

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We all have a habit of hiding from our deepest truths, but what are we actually escaping when we choose to live in a facade? Coach and author Mike Staver joins host Daniel Weinberg to unpack the psychological barriers behind pretending not to know what is true in our lives and businesses. In this engaging discussion, they explore why successful leaders often rationalize behaviors that do not serve them, the heavy emotional cost of maintaining these personas, and how to start taking genuine personal responsibility. Mike also shares insights from his newly published book, Navigating Crazy: How to Live and Work Sanely in an Insane World , offering practical steps on how to establish solid…