FranklinCovey On Leadership

Marty Dubin: See What's Holding You Back

Jul 22, 2025
Marty Dubin, a clinical psychologist turned serial entrepreneur and business coach, discusses the critical concept of blind spots in leadership from his upcoming book, *Blindspotting*. He shares how his therapy background enriches his coaching methods. Dubin reveals common blind spots leaders face and offers insights into fostering self-awareness for effective leadership. He highlights the importance of mindset shifts for adapting to new work environments and shares a blind spot awareness quiz to help leaders identify hidden obstacles.
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ANECDOTE

Entrepreneur's Arrogance Blind Spot

  • A confident entrepreneur became dismissive and arrogant unknowingly, causing team friction.
  • Recognizing this, he learned to pause decisions, promoting openness and team collaboration.
INSIGHT

Six Blind Spot Areas Identified

  • Leadership self-awareness is essential for understanding how personality influences leadership style.
  • Blind spots cluster in six areas: identity, behavior, traits, emotions, intellect, and motives.
ADVICE

Use Blindspotting Quiz to Identify

  • Use the Blindspotting quiz to identify your leadership blind spots across six categories.
  • Begin with the book then take the assessment at Blindspotting.com for tailored insights.
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