leadership-identifyingblindspots-120209154031-phpapp01.pptx

Leadership: Overcoming Blind SpotsKurt Nelson, PhD“Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” Dwight D. EisenhowerFearless Leadership“The courage to take a bold stand, act decisively, and engage with others in an extraordinary way.”Malandro FEARAre you a fearless leader?Loretta Malandro wrote a great book on fearless leadership One of her key insights was that we all have Blind SpotsBlind Spots This was my 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia – it was a great car! Blind Spots However…it had a number of blind spots that hid things (i.e., cars, people, dogs, etc…) from your viewBlind Spots However…it had a number of blind spots that hid things (i.e., cars, people, dogs, etc…) from your viewLeadership Blind Spots“Unproductive behavior that undermines business results and working relationships.”MalandroMalandro identified 10 Blind Spots Let’s see what they are…Going it aloneSymptomsNot asking for helpNot accepting helpNot talking about stressNot including others in decisionsMalandroBeing insensitive to your impact on othersPerception“We judge others on their behavior but expect them to judge us by our intention.”MalandroHaving an “I know” attitude (I’m right)Arrogant“Having an answer for everything, rigid and fixed views, lack of intellectual curiosity, not listening, diminishing what others have to say, arguing with everyone who does not agree with your point of view, refusing to explore alternatives and options”MalandroAvoiding difficult (crucial) conversationsCrucial Conversations“Understand that you make the situation worse for others when you don’t have those crucial conversations when the crucial moment happens”Vital Smarts Blaming others or circumstancesAccountability“Being personally accountable for business results and your impact on people, even when others accept zero accountability.”MalandroIf you use these two words…You might need to take more accountability“Yeah, but...”Treating commitments casuallySy