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You Have to Pick: Do You Make Decisions With Your Head or Your Heart?

When people are asked where the “stuff” is located that makes them the unique individuals they are, they tend to give one of two answers—their head or their heart.

What would your answer be?

When you make a decision, is it a well-thought out and rational process, or does it usually align more with your emotions?

The type of person you are—head or heart—can explain your characteristics, political opinions, and even your decisions at the office.

Watch this New York Magazine video to learn more about the differences between the two. When you're done, perhaps you will understand yourself, and some of your co-workers, a little bit better.


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