Unconscious Barriers

The best leaders surround themselves with people who balance their weaknesses. It is a confession of sorts--I need help. We all need help, but only the most self-aware and successful admit it.

Most people, ashamed of their sho.rtcomings, try to ignore, minimize and obscure their weaknesses. People usually spot them anyway, and even if they don't, the pretender worries that eventually the secret will come out. Hiding becomes more important than thriving. All energy focuses on reducing risk of exposure.

Good leaders don't have time for such distractions. Once they see themselves they change what they can and get a fill-in where needed.

Sometimes we need a mirror to see our whole self (or as much as ourself that can be seen with current methods). For this reason, I am a huge fan of the Birkman, an apptitude and personality assessment. Not only does it tell you what you're good at and help you find ways to use your gifts the best way possible, it also illuminates areas that may be personal blindspots.

These unconscious barriers frustrate our progress and because they're unconscious we don't see them. That's the worst.

Everyone has weaknesses, minimizing them and building on strengths is a huge key to success.

If you would like to take the Birkman assessment, call me at 832-969-6162. Start building your BEST life, relationships and career today.