Charles W.B. Wardell III

Trust your instincts. How many times have we heard this phrase as advice for leaders? We shouldn't deny the importance of leadership instincts, but at the same time, we also should view them with skepticism. Many of our “instincts” are actually habits that were formed over decades in many different environments.

Another year of spring training has begun—and every major league baseball team will have its share of rookies on the roster who need to gain some experience before they can add real value to the team.