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550: Artist, Leader, and Yale Fellow Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir on Rethinking Leadership Through Intuition and Inner Clarity

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May 12, 2025
Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, an award-winning sustainability leader and Yale fellow, discusses the power of intuition in leadership. She shares her transformative experience in post-conflict Kosovo, where she confronted burnout and rediscovered her inner clarity. Hrund emphasizes that intuition isn’t the enemy of reason but a vital complement to it. Listeners learn how to distinguish between intuition and ego, utilize attention journaling, and foster workplace cultures that embrace intuitive decision-making. This conversation is a refreshing reminder that listening deeply can lead to powerful insights.
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ANECDOTE

Burnout Sparks Intuition Journey

  • Hrund hit a wall of burnout while working in post-conflict Kosovo with the UN.
  • She realized she must connect within herself and rebuild based on intuition rather than pushing harder.
ADVICE

Heal With Rest and Nature

  • Restoring energy through sleep, journaling, and connecting with nature helped Hrund heal.
  • She advises exhausted people to breathe deeply, move, and nurture their nervous system gently.
INSIGHT

Innsaei: Seeing Within

  • Intuition is the productive use of unconscious information enabling better decisions.
  • The Icelandic term "innsæi" means "to see within," capturing intuition's blend of science and ancient wisdom.
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