Table of Contents
Introduction ix
Section 1: Why Blindspots Matter
Chapter 1: The Dangers and Rewards of Being Blind 3
Chapter 2: H ow to Spot Blindspots in Yourself and Others 17
Chapter 3: The Common Blindspots Holding Leaders Back 35
Chapter 4: Why Blindspots Are an Ever-Present Challenge 55
Section 2: How to Surface and Overcome Blindspots
Chapter 5: See It for Yourself: Customers, Colleagues, and Outsiders 71
Chapter 6: Seek Out That Which Disconfirms What You Believe 91
Chapter 7: Develop Peripheral Vision and See What Others Miss 117
Chapter 8: Build a Network of Trusted Advisors in Critical Areas 131
Chapter 9: Promote Productive Team Fights on the Vital Few Priorities 145
Conclusion 163
Section 3: Additional Resources
Resource A: Blindspot Q&A 173
Resource B: L eadership Blindspot Survey: Self-Assessment 177
Resource C: Common Leadership Blindspots: Feedback Worksheet 183
Resource D: Readings on Leadership Blindspots 187
Notes 189
Acknowledgments 205
About the Author 207
Index 209