In this episode, I break down one of the biggest problems I see in leadership, business, and everyday life: assumptions. We grow up thinking high school ends — but the drama, rumors, and twisted stories follow us into adulthood and into every workplace. I share a powerful lesson I learned in leadership training about confronting truth directly, cutting through the "telephone game," and holding people accountable to what's actually real — not perceptions, whispers, or half-truths. If you want to lead better, communicate cleaner, and eliminate unnecessary conflict, this episode gives you the exact method I use: don't attack the person — confront the truth. Resolve it, move on, and stop letting assumptions run your life. Key Topics: Why assumptions create bigger problems than the truth ever will. How to shut down rumors and drama with one simple leadership move. The power of confronting what was said, not who said it. How resolving issues immediately builds trust, clarity, and culture.  Follow along @jacobemery44 Ready to UNLOCK YOUR GREATNESS? ⬇️ Download the Free Break Barriers Blueprint and learn more at jacobemery.com  #IronAndInfrastructurePodcast #Leadership101 #CommunicationSkills #TruthOverDrama #ConflictResolution #JacobEmery #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #TrustButVerify