On this episode, we challenge conventional wisdom about leadership feedback. We uncover how your 'blind spots' – those aspects of your leadership others see but you don't – can actually positively correlate with leader effectiveness, a surprising finding that redefines how we view self-awareness. Prepare for another twist: for highly observable leadership behaviours, it's often the unique perspectives from specific rater groups like peers, board members, or direct reports that hold the most predictive power, rather than just the shared consensus. We'll also delve into why low-performing individuals are often profoundly unaware of their shortcomings, while top performers tend to underestimate their own abilities, offering crucial context for interpreting all feedback. This isn't just theory; it fundamentally shifts how organisations should approach leadership coaching and the design of effective feedback systems, urging us to leverage these nuanced insights for real-world impact.