Quiz – Strengths and Blind Spots

Question 1 of 6

1. Question

What is a blind spot?

A repeated behavior whose negative impact the leader does not perceive

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A deliberate character flaw

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A strength that everyone celebrates

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A behavior visible only to the leader

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Question 2 of 6

2. Question

Where do most blind spots originate?

In genuinely good intentions, which is why they persist

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In deliberate malice

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In a total lack of any intention

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In technical incompetence

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Question 3 of 6

3. Question

How does Goleman’s self-awareness framework relate to blind spots?

It includes awareness of one’s behavioral patterns and their impact

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It excludes behavior entirely

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It focuses only on strengths

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It ignores impact on others

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Question 4 of 6

4. Question

What is the most reliable way to surface blind spots?

Structured feedback asked sincerely and received non-defensively

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Waiting for them to disappear on their own

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Reviewing your own KPIs

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Avoiding all difficult conversations

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Question 5 of 6

5. Question

Match each behavior to how the team experiences it.

Sort elements

Team experiences it as not being heard
Team feels their concern is minimized
Opens the door to surfacing blind spots

Manager talks over others

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Manager reassures instead of listening

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Sincere feedback question

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Question 6 of 6

6. Question

In meetings, a team lead often finishes colleagues’ sentences, feeling it shows enthusiasm and engagement. Several team members quietly feel unheard. What is this an example of?

A blind spot rooted in good intentions

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A deliberate act of disrespect

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A recognized personal strength

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A complete lack of leadership skill

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