THE SELF-IMAGE TRAP – HOW PERCEPTION SHAPES TEAM DYNAMICS
What if your self-image doesn’t match reality?

A key reason teams fail is the gap between self-perception and external feedback. If a leader sees him- or herself as a visionary but their team perceives them as inconsistent, misalignment and frustration arise.

The Solution: Data over ego

At GrowthGuides, we analyse self-image versus peer feedback using TeamAnalyser to uncover:

  • Who thrives in their natural strength zone?
  • Who is stretching too far beyond their superpower?
  • Who is holding the team back without realizing it?
  • Where are the biggest blind spots in your leadership team?

    Leadership blind spots
  • Founders believe they are visionary and inspiring, but the team sees them as erratic and controlling.
  • Senior managers think they are collaborative, but their peers see them as passive and indecisive.
  • High performers assume they are team players, yet colleagues experience them as lone wolves.

    The reality check
    Team success isn’t about what people think they are—it’s about what they actually bring to the table.

    Want to bridge the perception gap in your team? Let’s talk.