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...]
Spot the Red Flags!
From Chapter 15 “Intuition” in Ingredients of Outliers. On the Job If your work responsibilities involve interviewing and hiring new employees, then recognizing the wide array of red flags you’re likely to encounter will make your job a whole lot easier. For example, let me tell you about a recent experience I had with a candidate for a leadership position in my organization. This woman came with high marks from colleagues and friends. I was really looking forward to meeting her, as we needed what I was told was in her “wheelhouse” (a/k/a skill set). Prior to any interview, I try … [Read more...]
Listen to Your Inner Voice
From Chapter 15 “Intuition” in Ingredients of Outliers. In his book, The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals that Protect Us from Violence, Gavin de Becker—an FBI profiler, security consultant, and presidential appointee—describes, in a thorough and compelling manner, the importance of intuition as an early warning system when our safety and well-being are threatened. At first glance, the words “gift” and “fear” may seem like an odd coupling, but de Becker quickly makes his case. In his opening chapter, he writes: “I am called an expert. I may have learned many lessons, but my basic premise … [Read more...]
Delivering Humility and Kindness
In “Ingredients of Outliers,” I share many stories about the people that I’ve encountered in my life that I believe possess characteristics of an outlier. I list off 16 different characteristics, that when combined, can turn an ordinary person into and extraordinary one. Two of these invaluable characteristics are the abilities to be humble and go above-and-beyond in everything you do. Just recently, I ran across an incredible story about a man who displayed these two traits, and ended up saving two lives. Darrian Crutcher is a Detroit mailman. He travels the same exact route every day and, … [Read more...]