Trust Man Quote by Michael Wolff
““The organization therefore needed a set of internal rationalizations that would allow it to trust a man who, while he knew little, was entirely confident of his own gut instincts and reflexive opinions, however frequently they might change.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff, 2018
A leader relied on gut instincts despite limited knowledge, rationalizing trust through internal justifications that could shift frequently.
In simple terms: Leaders may trust intuition over expertise.
Key Takeaway
Question intuition critically.
Themes
leadership
trust
intuition
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
business
psychological
When to use this quote
- corporate meetings
- crisis management
- team building
Key Concepts
decision-making
bias
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance gut feeling with data?
- When should intuition be challenged?
A Different Perspective
Instincts can be unreliable.
