111. Working Genius and Blind Spots

How is a lack of self-awareness quietly limiting your effectiveness?

Blind spots aren’t just personal quirks; they’re often the root of frustration, conflict, and stalled growth. In episode 111 of the Working Genius Podcast, Patrick Lencioni, Cody Thompson, and Matthew Lencioni explore how the Working Genius framework can expose what you can’t see about yourself. By increasing self-awareness and inviting honest feedback, you can turn hidden liabilities into opportunities for trust and growth.

Topics explored in this episode:

(00:00:00) Why Blind Spots Matter

• A lack of self-awareness creates friction in relationships and at work.
• People extend grace more easily when someone acknowledges their flaws.

(00:03:12) Understanding the Johari Window

• The blind spot quadrant represents what others see, but you don’t.
• Reducing this quadrant is critical for growth and effectiveness.

(00:06:40) When You Think You’re Good at Everything

• Believing you have no weaknesses creates frustration for others.
• Mislabeling frustrations as strengths leads to burnout and poor collaboration.

(00:10:33) The Power of Naming Your Weaknesses

• Self-awareness builds trust and invites support from others.
• Denial pushes feedback away and isolates you from help.

(00:15:26) Giving and Receiving Hard Feedback

• Honest feedback is a gift, even when it’s uncomfortable.
• Tools like Working Genius make difficult conversations easier and safer.

This episode of The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com. We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable.

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