Ep#211 Fix Your Leadership Blind Spots

January 15
17 mins

Episode Description

Every leader has blind spots. Not because they’re careless or incompetent — but because they’re human.

In this episode, Dex shares a formative leadership mistake from early in his career and uses it to unpack how beliefs, biases, and unexamined assumptions quietly shape leadership decisions. Often at a cost.

You’ll explore why blind spots exist, how they show up under pressure, and the practical signals that tell you when one is running the show. Dex also explains why self-awareness alone isn’t enough — and how coaching (human and AI) can help you see what you literally cannot see on your own.

This is about leadership maturity, not self-criticism.

In this episode:

  • A real leadership succession mistake — and the lesson it taught
  • Why beliefs quietly limit leadership options
  • How bias forms early and becomes invisible
  • Common leadership blind spots (imposter syndrome, people problems, indecision, perfectionism)
  • Why emotional reactivity is often the clue
  • How coaching helps rewire outdated beliefs
  • Where AI coaching helps — and where it doesn’t
  • Practical AI prompts to surface blind spots fast

Practical prompts mentioned:

  • “What am I not seeing in this situation?”
  • “How can I identify my leadership blind spots?”
  • “What’s an effective next step with this team member?”
  • “How can I resolve this conflict without sacrificing my deadlines?”

Resources:

If leadership feels heavier than it should right now, this episode will help you loosen the grip — without losing authority.

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----------------------------------- Resources:
Leadership without Burnout https://go.dexrandall.com/leadership

Dex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandall
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