Understanding Blind Spots with Kevin McCarthy: A Journey from Success to Incarceration and Beyond

In this episode of 'Resilience Unravelled,' host Dr. Russell Thackeray welcomes Kevin McCarthy, a former entrepreneur turned consultant, who shares his remarkable life story. From becoming a paper millionaire during the late 90's dot-com bubble to losing everything and eventually spending 33 months in a federal prison for unknowingly committing a crime under a deceptive boss, Kevin discusses the concept of 'blind spots.' These blind spots, which include unconscious biases, thinking errors, and limiting beliefs, cloud our judgments and can lead to destructive behaviours. Kevin highlights how his time in prison led him to self-reflect, study cognitive psychology, and ultimately write his book 'Blind Spots: Why Good People Make Bad Choices.' He explains his approach to addressing blind spots through self-awareness and feedback, along with details about his blind spot assessment tool based on the DISC framework. Kevin also emphasizes the importance of choice in finding purpose and resiliency. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:19 Kevin's Entrepreneurial Journey 01:00 The Downfall and Prison Experience 05:44 Understanding Blind Spots 06:42 Unconscious Bias and Thinking Errors 11:39 Leadership and Self-Reflection 20:08 Navigating Prison Life 23:45 Finding Purpose and Resilience 24:02 Conclusion and Contact Information You can contact us at info@qedod.com Resources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com