Our brains are wired for pattern recognition. It’s an evolutionary trait that helped our ancestors survive (rustling grass = possible lion). Our ancestors rarely came to harm through false positives (they thought it was a lion, and it wasn’t), whereas the price for failing to recognize a link was high. Better to err on the side of caution than become lunch.

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Mark Milotich is an authority on leadership and personal change. His keynotes energize audiences around the world. As a coach, he asks the "unasked" questions that spur reflection and development. His no-nonsense approach provides leaders at all levels with practices they can use. Mark is the founder of Claxus Consulting.

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