The older I get, the wiser I get, or at least I am supposed to get smarter! I find that I am learning more about my behavior and how I get in my own way. Developing my best self, I have more blind spots than I thought I had.
I have learned this is common. I struggle with many of these behaviors because they are natural to me.
Hence, I am blind to what I can not see, which holds me from my true potential. Does this sound familiar?
If it does, welcome to being human!
To separate from the pack, we who work to elevate and become better humans strive to put on the night vision goggles and expose our blind spots for removal.
Beware the blind spot. The blind spot brings the uncomfortable and panic zones, which can be intense if you are not prepared.
One must be willing to accept critical feedback without a defensive posture, which can be difficult for many, including me. How do you currently welcome critical feedback for growth?
For many, critical feedback is recognized as a personal assault—what a wasted opportunity for growth. To me, this behavior is usually rooted in insecurity.
" Blind Spot
- The human inability to identify, understand or feel what is happening around oneself based on one's own unintended bias or lack of knowledge.
- To be unaware of or to ignore others' feelings and information presented, believing one's own is superior."
- Jeffrey A. Rogers, CPMBC
To ensure the most effective and valuable input, I have requested direct, candid, and respectful feedback, encouraging honest perspectives without reservations.
This approach allows me to gather all necessary information for making the best decision. I have intentionally sought input from individuals who may both support and challenge my initial instincts regarding this decision.
By doing so, I aim to obtain genuine value from the process, avoiding any bias or confirmation of my current feelings.
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As leaders, we are not responsible for having all the answers; we are accountable for delivering the best results. A process to expose, uncover, magnify, and flush out all the possible input to achieve the best result is necessary.
The only way to do this effectively is to own it, allow for vulnerability, and decode your unintended blind spots. Remember, we all have blind spots, which is the human condition.
One-degree behavior is to work on decoding, exposing, and remediating your blind spots as a leader.