"No matter how smart they are, some people just don’t recognize the subtle behaviours or unconscious habits that are holding them back." Sara Canaday.
#MyWordForToday is #Blindspots.
About 3 weeks ago, we were on our way to the market and as we were about to turn into the shopping mall, a bike came literally out of nowhere and we nearly hit him into the gutter.
We were lucky that he wasn't hurt that much because it would not have mattered who was at fault, if anything had happened to him.
He (the bike man) had approached my husband who was driving from a blind spot and my husband did not see him coming at all.
A leader may have equipped him/herself with all the skill sets required to lead but are they aware of their blind spots? As in this story I just shared above, if you have ever driven, you would have most likely encountered blind spots. It typically happens when your side mirror is not showing you oncoming vehicles because the vehicles have moved past the vision of your side mirror.
Blind spots can create fatal accidents if one does not ensure to look specifically for them. We all have our blind spots, some people's blind spot may be cultural, professional, character-wise or even emotional.
Some people believe that the place of a woman is in the kitchen. If you are such a boss, this cognitive bias may disallow you from seeing the potentials of the women that you lead or that work with you.
Blind spots if not known and addressed can be the Achilles heel of your leadership. One way to help rid yourself of your blind spot is to surround yourself with people who although respect you, will not hesitate to respectfully point it out to you. Also, as a leader, always ask for feedback.
Surrounding yourself with sycophants or yes-Men has never done anyone any good. Your Yes-Men will deceive you and escort you to the grave of your career, business, or other relationships and leave you there.
Normalise taking criticisms as feedback, remain humble and teachable, unlearn your toxic behaviours and lead with heart.
Remember the story of Naaman and the Hebrew girl? 😉
Have a restful Sunday.
Namaste
Bibireosefowora 💕💌
(Neither Pedigree nor Class can be bought with Money).
Go girl! Succintingly put.
ReplyDeleteOmowunmi 💕💕💕💕 thank you. This made my day.
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