How to Tell the Difference Between a Strong Instinct and a Knee-Jerk Reaction

How to Tell the Difference Between a Strong Instinct and a Knee-Jerk Reaction 13 Aug 2025 --- It might seem risky for leaders to base decisions on gut instinct, but Laura Huang’s research shows it’s not arbitrary—it’s built on years of data and observation. The challenge is knowing when intuition is guiding you, and when it’s just emotion. 🎧 Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/3Hk1tjx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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