In the context of a rich discussion about human emotions and the threat response, a recent client asked me the question, “What is the difference between instinct and intuition?” Does this image engage ...

In business, leaders love to say, “I just went with my gut.” Sounds bold. Maverick-y. Like something Steve Jobs would say. Here’s the thing: that gut feeling could be your intuition. It could also be ...

Intuition gets a lot of hype. It’s often painted as this untouchable sixth sense guiding us flawlessly through life’s messy terrain. But let’s be real: sometimes your gut is just plain wrong. Here’s a ...

Entrepreneur wondering if she should trust her gut instinct to make a key decision. When asked about the source of his genius, Albert Einstein had no doubts. ‘I believe in intuitions and inspirations.

Leaning into our instinct to solve problems and make decisions is nothing new. Leading academics have long debated it, bestsellers have been written on it (see Gary Klein’s seminal The Power of ...

And when instinct disguises itself as intuition, it can lead us to misread situations, damage relationships, and make choices that feel self-protective in the moment but ultimately create more harm.