Martin Dubin

Marty Dubin, an executive coach, former CEO, and clinical psychologist, dives into the fascinating world of leadership blind spots. He explains how even our greatest strengths can become liabilities, like confidence morphing into arrogance. By introducing his six key areas for identifying blind spots—motives, traits, emotion, intellect, behavior, and identity—Marty emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and honest feedback. He also shares practical strategies for evolving personal identity and creating a culture of vulnerability within teams.

In this discussion, Martin Dubin, a clinical psychologist and business coach, shares his keen insights on leadership. He highlights how a leader’s weaknesses often mirror their strengths, urging self-awareness to recognize this balance. Dubin emphasizes that elite performers, whether athletes or executives, gain the most from coaching. He also advises leaders to focus on unique tasks only they can tackle, promoting better team dynamics and effectiveness. His perspectives are both enlightening and practical for anyone looking to improve their leadership skills.

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.