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What Bad Bunny's Performance at the Super Bowl Taught Us

Ignorance is rarely quiet. It is often the loudest voice in the room. In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, a familiar chorus emerged across social media and talk radio. Critics questioned why Bad Bunny would appear on one of the world’s largest stages. Some insisted he was not American. Others argued he did not belong. Many spoke with unmistakable certainty. What was striking was not the criticism itself. Public figures have always drawn commentary. What was striking was the confidence with which people spoke despite being profoundly uninformed. Bad Bunny was born in Puerto Rico. Puerto Ricans are American citizens. Yet the outrage spread faster than the correction. It made me think about leadership. In schools and organizations across this country, leaders confront versions of this moment every single day. Something happens. A decision is made. A personnel matter unfolds. A safety protocol is enacted. And almost immediately, narratives begin to form. The problem is that those na...