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The little voice of intuition: a guide for leaders

Reconciling rational and intuition

“I’m afraid of making a mistake by trusting my intuition and emotions; I prefer to have all the cards in hand, it’s the best way to decide.” This sentence, often heard in the business world, reflects a common reluctance. Yet, as a leader, it is essential to know that rational and intuition are not opposites but complements. You need both to make informed and effective decisions.

Optimizing the decision-making process

We have been trained to value rationalization: demonstrations, comparative charts, and solid arguments. This helps us not to get carried away by unconscious biases or errors in judgment. However, the analytical process, although useful for preparing a decision, can sometimes be energy-consuming and less effective for “pushing the button.” It is therefore wise to consciously choose when to solicit this part of our brain as we are not AI products capable of processing indefinitely.


Reintegrating intuition into leadership

Our intuition, often set aside as irrational, is actually a powerful leadership tool. It pushes us to break away from the beaten path, to follow impulses that can lead to significant discoveries and innovations. Intuition can inspire us to take an alternative path, to initiate an impromptu call, or to explore a new idea. It is also crucial for perceiving subtle signals that may influence our decisions.


Practices to cultivate Intuition

Here are some methods to help you strengthen your intuition and integrate it into your decision-making process:

  • Intuitive Journal: If you take a few minutes each day to note your intuitions and associated emotions, over time, you will be able to identify trends or recurring messages… and how to use them, of course.
  • Breathing or meditation exercises: These help us calm the rational mind and open a space for intuitive insights. Regular practice can improve your ability to access that inner voice.
  • Simulation Scenarios: During brainstorming sessions, you can allow and encourage your team to explore ideas without prior judgment, guided by intuition before rationalizing the proposals.

And remember, in the major decisions of your professional or personal life, intuition often plays a key role (the last recruitment of your team, the choice of company or position, the last promotion…). Simply recognizing it is already a step further to navigate more serenely in the complex world of leadership.

And you, how does this little voice manifest itself? Is it shy or loud? Joyful or worrying? If we took a moment to meet it and listen together, what could we learn?

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Le 21 mars 2025 par Hélène Benier

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