What separates leaders who rise from those who stall isn’t just intuition—it’s the courage to check it.

There’s a moment every leader knows: the room is watching, the clock is ticking, and the data… well, it’s not helpful. You’ve never faced this exact situation before. No handbook. No precedent. And everyone turns to you.

In that moment, instinct takes the mic.

Instinct is seductive. It feels familiar. Fast. Flawless. It’s the inner voice shaped by years of experience—or so we believe. But let’s pause right there.

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