C.S. Lewis wrote in his Reflections on the Psalms, “Almost anything can be read into any book if you are determined enough.” Part of our humanity is that we’re constant interpreters. And…
Series: Stats Lie
Stats Lie Pt 2: Tunnel Vision
In the last post I started a series called “Stats Lie.” That post was focused on stats and partial truths. This post will explore the relationship between stats and tunnel vision. As…
Stats Lie Pt 3: ….Except For When They Don’t
I titled this series “Stats Lie.” And they do sometimes. But sometimes they don’t! Sometimes we do. But sometimes measurements are so clear and so powerfully self-evident that there’s not a whole…
Stats Lie Pt 4: Story & Stats
Did you ever see the Double Rainbow you-tube video? One of the greatest things ever and a reason I’m thankful for the internet. I’ll post it below for you if you haven’t…
Stats Lie Pt 5: Stats, Shine, & Speed
We’re all attracted to shiny objects. Some things just draw attention because they stand out and are a bit more flashy than others. This phenomenon shows up in measurements too – some…
Stats Lie Pt 6: Storytelling, Stats, and Org Culture
I’ve been on a bit of a blogging hiatus due to directing the national staff conference for my ministry (Epic), but excited to try to get back in the swing of things…
Stats Lie Pt 7 – Stats and Lack of Capacity
I want to continue on in my series of posts here with another baseball inspired post. It is the sport of my youth so I just can’t stay away from it for…
Stats Lie Pt 8 – Donor Numbers
Who ultimately judges your success or effectiveness? Working in a not for profit or ministry context adds an additional and complex element to this question. You see, ministries and non-profits are dependent…
Stats Lie Pt 9 – Measurements and Lenses
I wanted to continue my series of posts on statistics, measurements, and results with a more narrative illustration of different approaches to results and measurements. The essence of this post will be…