By embracing the mindsets of honesty, curiosity and flexibility, Blindspotting enables you to see what others overlook, empowering you to make smarter decisions and inspire those around you to do the same.
Be Honest. Be Curious. Be Flexible.
What if the biggest obstacle to your success is something you can't even see?
Intellectual humility, intellectual curiosity and cognitive flexibility can transform the way you lead, think and grow. In Blindspotting, award-winning leadership expert Dr Kirstin Ferguson reveals how the best leaders aren't those with all the answers - they're the ones who can say, 'I don't know . . . yet.'
In today's fast-paced, polarised world, adaptability is the key to success. Whether you're leading a global company, managing a small team, or simply striving for personal growth, Blindspotting equips you with practical tools to navigate uncertainty, foster stronger teams and spark breakthrough innovation.
Through compelling stories and cutting-edge research, Ferguson uncovers the hidden forces shaping our decisions - often without us realising it. This isn't just a leadership book - it's a game changer for anyone who wants to see the world, and themselves, with fresh eyes.
About the Author
Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM is an author, columnist and an expert in leadership and culture. Honoured as one of the top 50 management thinkers globally, she received the prestigious Thinkers50 Distinguished Leadership Award in 2023.
Kirstin's career began as an Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. She has also been the chief executive officer of an international consulting firm, as well as Acting Chair and Deputy Chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Over 15 years as a company director, Kirstin contributed her expertise to numerous public, private and non-profit boards.
Kirstin holds a PhD in leadership and culture, alongside honours degrees in Law and History. An adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology Business School, she was named QUT Outstanding Alumnus of the Year in 2020. Her contributions to business and gender equality were recognised in 2023 when she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). In 2024, she received the University of New South Wales Alumni Award for Professional Achievement.
Since 2021, Kirstin has written a popular nationally syndicated column in the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age, where she provides guidance on work, leadership and careers.
Industry Reviews
A crash course in self-awareness … filled with vivid, practical lessons.
- Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN and HIDDEN POTENTIAL, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking
‘In a time when people seem to look only to confirm what they already believe, Ferguson encourages us to seek what we don’t know, and to engage with that discomfort. This book is brilliant not just for leaders and aspirants, but anyone working with other humans.’
- Daisy Turnbull, Author, 50 Risks to Take with Kids and 50 Questions to Ask Teens and Director of Coeducation
In a world obsessed with answers, Blindspotting reveals how embracing uncertainty and questioning our assumptions can unlock extraordinary leadership potential. A masterful guide to turning our blind spots into breakthrough moments.
- Holly Ransom, CEO, Emergent Global
A clear-eyed, compelling guide to uncovering the biases you don’t even know you have—think you’re self-aware? Think again. Blindspotting will shake up the way you see yourself and others in all the right ways.
- Dan Harris, New York Times bestselling author of 10% Happier and host of the 10% Happier podcast
