From Chapter 15 “Intuition” in Ingredients of Outliers. Food for Thought For my experience, women have better gut instincts than men, but are less likely to follow them. If you reflect on times when you did and did not follow your gut, I think you'll come to the same conclusion as I have. My gut has saved me, my patients, and certainly my business. The rare times when I haven't followed my instincts have been nearly unrecoverable. In Other Words Listen to your inner voice for it is a deep and powerful source of wisdom, beauty and truth, ever flowing through you. Learn to … [Read more...]
Using Your 6th Sense
From Chapter 15 “Intuition” in Ingredients of Outliers. Proceed with Caution Over the years, I’ve kept a list of things that should make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. The following is a sampling of the red flags I’ve collected. Some are specific to the medical profession, but others may be helpful for anyone charged with screening prospective employees. Don't hire anyone who's rude to your receptionist or assistant. Arrogant people rarely improve their demeanor. Laziness and negativity are contagious; eradicate the source or it will infect your entire staff. … [Read more...]