The Art of Intuition
August 3, 2009
We are pleased to have guest blogger Cheryl Jensen, CEO, C and S Knowledge. Great thoughts on intuition guided decision making. Enjoy!
Last week I saw the picture of a U. S. soldier overseas in a war zone on the front page of the New York Times. That, in itself is not unusual. What was unusual was the caption underneath it explaining how the young man had pulled his unit back while on patrol, just before a blast took place on the path they were taking. Call it what you will, luck, good timing or training, I like to think of it as the wonderful tool of Intuition. I frequently hear men say women have intuition but they don’t. I disagree. It is a talent and skill both possess. Our gender stereotypes have reinforced the acceptance of the idea women are better at it than men, but I don’t buy that and neither should you. The difference is women don’t mind claiming it. In fact, most women I know are proud of it. Intuition is a wonderful gift. It’s the mind’s way of taking in information and processing more than the logical brain can put into words. And with practice, intuition can become a powerful tool, especially for leaders. It’s the urge, nudge, or gut feeling that comes to all of us. So, for anyone interested in making better decisions, listen to the message of your intuition. The worst mistakes I’ve ever made, were the times I didn’t!
