Complexes Quote by Gary A. Klein
“I worry about leaders in complex situations who don't have enough experience, who are just going with their intuition and not monitoring it, not thinking about it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Sources of Power, Gary A. Klein, 1998
Leaders lacking experience may rely on intuition without proper monitoring, risking poor decisions.
In simple terms: Intuition alone can be risky.
Key Takeaway
Balance gut feelings with systematic checks.
Themes
leadership
decision making
experience
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
advisory
reflective
When to use this quote
- management
- crisis response
- team guidance
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
situational awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify intuitive judgments?
- When should you defer to expertise?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be valuable when combined with data.
