Managers, instead of following their convictions, are following the crowd. There is a herd instinct.

Maurice Saatchi cultivated the press instead of the clients.

If you listen to your inner voice, you won't follow the herd (heard) (double meanings intended)

Herd Mentality is when you follow a person or a trend just because it has been a hit once or twice.

What changed my mind about getting a doctorate is the university stressed research over teaching. I wanted to teach.

It's real hard for us to think that it's anywhere near a sell.