Blind Spots

There are some "Blind Spots", the personality traits which are obstacles to become a good leader. These are the bad habits we have, due to the lack of self-awareness or reluctant to improve. These are-

Blind ambition- Has to win or "right" at all costs; competes instead of cooperates; exaggerates his/her own value and contribution; is boastful and arrogant; sees people in black-and-white terms as allies or enemies.

Unrealistic goals- Sets overly ambitious, unattainable goals for the group or organisation; is unrealistic about what it takes to get jobs done.

Relentless striving- Compulsively hardworking at the expense of all else in life; runs on empty; is vulnerable to bunout.

Drives others- Pushes other people too hard, burning them out; micromanages and takes over instead of delegating; comes actoss as abrasive or ruthless and insensitive to the emotional harm to others.

Power hungry- Seeks power fot his/her own interests, rather than the organisation's; pushes a personal agenda regardless of other perspectives; is exploitative.

Insatiable need for recognition- Addicted to glory; takes credit for others' efforts and puts blame on them for mistakes; sacrifies follow-trrough in pursuit of the next victory.

Preoccupation with appearances- Needs to look good at all costs; is overly concerned with public image; craves the material trappings of prestige.

Need to seem perfect- Enraged by or rejects criticism, even if realistic; blames others for his/her failures; cannot admit mistakes or personal weaknesses.