No Guts, No Glory!

In today’s fast-paced world, even during these crazy COVID times, it seems as if things are changing faster than ever before. And if we (leaders and industries) are to remain viable, relevant, and at the very least solvent in this quickened world, we need to be nimble and pivot onto a new course of action at a moment’s notice. But how? The answer may actually surprise you.

Here it is…Follow your gut! But first, let me explain. In a time of unprecedented reliance on data for every decision – algorithms that predict other algorithms – it may seem like complete insanity to suggest that you should dispense with data and move directly to following your gut. But these are not normal times!

In times like these, where the world is running amuck, it’s important to go back to our basics – our primitive roots and selves that live or die by our fight or flight response. But instead of fighting or running, I suggest that you instead see what’s behind “Door # 3”, which is to pivot in such a way – a way that’s paved by our own instincts (aka our gut) – to a new way of thinking, working, and living. For in every downturn lies an opportunity, an opportunity waiting to be had. But that opportunity only waits for those bravest among us – those who ignore the naysayers – ignore the pack, and instead move quickly and boldly into the unknown with the greatest natural compass ever designed – leading us to safety – our gut.