21 | Beyond the Blind Spot: Navigating Unseen Challenges in Leadership

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Podcast Episode Title: Beyond the Blind Spot: Navigating Unseen Challenges in LeadershipEpisode Number: 21Date: February 12, 2024Duration: 22:34Host: Justin DeeseContact: [email protected] this episode, Justin Deese explores the concept of blind spots in leadership and personal life. He shares a personal story about a boat painting business that failed to offer additional services, highlighting the importance of identifying blind spots. Justin discusses the causes of blind spots, such as having an 'I know' attitude and avoiding difficult conversations. He also provides cures for blind spots, including seeking feedback, surrounding oneself with diverse thinkers, and identifying triggers. Justin emphasizes the need for personal development and accountability partners to address blind spots and improve leadership skills.TakeawaysBlind spots are personal traits or aspects that we demonstrate but aren't aware of, and they can hinder growth and effectiveness.Causes of blind spots include having an 'I know' attitude, blaming others, avoiding difficult conversations, and being insensitive to one's behavior.Cures for blind spots include seeking feedback, surrounding oneself with diverse thinkers, identifying triggers, and finding an accountability partner.Personal development and continuous improvement are essential to address blind spots and improve leadership skills.Chapters00:00Introduction and Quote by John Maxwell01:01Digging Deeper into the Quote02:05Definition of Blind Spots03:03Personal Story about Blind Spots06:03Causes of Blind Spots08:15Cures for Blind Spots33:31Identifying Triggers37:27Seeking an Accountability Partner40:02

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Podcast Episode Title: Beyond the Blind Spot: Navigating Unseen Challenges in Leadership Episode Number: 21 Date: February 12, 2024 Duration: 22:34 Host: Justin Deese Contact: [email protected] Summary In this episode, Justin Deese explores the concept of blind spots in leadership and personal life. He shares a personal story about a boat painting business that failed to offer additional services, highlighting the importance of identifying blind spots. Justin discusses the causes of blind spots, such as having an 'I know' attitude and avoiding difficult conversations. He also provides cures for blind spots, including seeking feedback, surrounding oneself with diverse thinkers, and identifying triggers. Justin emphasizes the need for personal development and accountability partners to address blind spots and improve leadership skills. Takeaways Blind spots are personal traits or aspects that we demonstrate but aren't aware of, and they can hinder growth and effectiveness. Causes of blind spots include having an 'I know' attitude, blaming others, avoiding difficult conversations, and being insensitive to one's behavior. Cures for blind spots include seeking feedback, surrounding oneself with diverse thinkers, identifying triggers, and finding an accountability partner. Personal development and continuous improvement are essential to address blind spots and improve leadership skills. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Quote by John Maxwell 01:01 Digging Deeper into the Quote 02:05 Definition of Blind Spots 03:03 Personal Story about Blind Spots 06:03 Causes of Blind Spots 08:15 Cures for Blind Spots 33:31 Identifying Triggers 37:27 Seeking an Accountability Partner 40:02

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