A blindspot is another word for a weakness you don’t know you have.
In his new book Leadership Blindspots: How Successful Leaders Identify and Overcome the Weaknesses That Matter, Robert Bruce Shaw defines it as “an unrecognized weakness or threat that has the potential to undermine a leader’s success.”
He goes on to say that they also operate at multiple levels. For example, how you view yourself and your impact on others around you, the strengths and weaknesses of your team and company, and the forces operating in the industry and markets in which you compete.
To be a savvy leader, you have to be willing to admit you likely have blindspots on each of these levels.
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In today’s episode, Robert will help us understand:
- Why blindspots matter
- How to surface and overcome blindspots
- Why not all blindspots are bad
- And a lot more
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Books Authored by Robert
You can order your copy of Leadership Blindspots: How Successful Leaders Identify and Overcome the Weaknesses That Matter
Robert also authored Trust in the Balance: Building Successful Organizations on Results, Integrity, and Concern.
Book Robert Recommends
The Social Conquest of Earth by Edward O. Wilson
Robert Bruce Shaw Resources
Be sure and check out the site dedicated to his new book.
And check out this recent article Robert wrote for Fast Company.
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