How to Tell the Difference Between a Strong Instinct and a Knee-Jerk Reaction @harvardbusinessreview
How to Tell the Difference Between a Strong Instinct and a Knee-Jerk Reaction @harvardbusinessreview
Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
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.

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

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