The Leadership Blind Spot That’s Costing You More Than You Think...

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Most leaders think they have a good sense of their strengths and weaknesses.

The real problem?

Blind spots aren’t weaknesses you know about; they’re the ones you don’t.

And those unseen habits?

They silently erode trust, slow decision-making, and weaken teams.

I Learned This the Hard Way

A few years ago, I was leading a high-performing team. I thought my communication was crystal clear.

But in a quiet 1:1, a trusted team member said:

That was my wake-up call.

I wasn’t leading a conversation -- I was leading a monologue.

3 Leadership Blind Spots (And How to Fix Them)

🔥 Blind Spot #1: You’re Overcommunicating… But Not Actually Connecting

The Problem: Talking a lot doesn’t mean your team is aligned. Many leaders mistake volume for clarity.

Fix It: Instead of assuming understanding, ask:
👉 “What do you need from me to do your best work?”
Then listen more than you speak.

🔥 Blind Spot #2: You Reward Speed Over Strategy

The Problem: Fast decisions feel productive, but are you solving symptoms or root causes?

Fix It: Before making a big decision, pause and ask:
👉 “Am I fixing the fire alarm or putting out the fire?”

🔥 Blind Spot #3: You Assume Silence Means Agreement

The Problem: If your team isn’t challenging you, it’s not because they agree --they don’t feel safe speaking up.

Fix It: Normalize disagreement by asking:
👉 “What’s one thing I might be missing?”

Your Leadership Audit:

This week, reflect on these three questions:

✅ Where have I been assuming alignment but not checking?
✅ What’s one area where my team hesitates to challenge me?
✅ How can I create space for real, open feedback?

Because great leaders don’t just work harder -- they see clearer.

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How I Can Help You

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I help leaders like you pinpoint blind spots, align efforts, and lead with clarity.

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Until next time -- keep pushing the leading edge.

Thank you for being here,

Chris