Being true Quote by Donna Shalala
“Sometimes I'll trust my gut more than my head. Logical information might lead me in one direction and my feelings in another. Whereas I would have followed my head ten years ago, now I'm as likely or more likely to go with my gut feeling. It's ironic - you'd think the opposite would be true as you move to the top but it's not.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public Service Leadership, 2015
Relying on intuition alongside analysis leads to balanced decisions; experience shifts preference toward gut feelings over pure logic.
In simple terms: Gut feelings can guide decisions as well as logical analysis.
Key Takeaway
Balance intuition with data for better choices.
Themes
decision‑making
intuition
experience
Mood
analytical
introspective
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- personal choices
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
emotional intelligence
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you trust data over intuition?
- How can you test gut feelings?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on gut may ignore critical data.
