Johari Window: What Don’t You Know About… You?

Johari Window: What Don’t You Know About… You?

From Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever by Process Management International (PMI)

February 18, 2026 · 16 min · Season 1 · Episode 93

About this episode

Des Kelly discusses the Johari Window model and its impact on self-awareness and leadership.

What if the biggest thing holding you back as a leader is something everyone can see, except you? Join PMI Partner Consultant Des Kelly as he explores the Johari Window, and how expanding your “open” area changes the way you show up at work. From habits you didn’t realise others notice to the untapped potential sitting in the unknown, this deceptively simple 1950s model still triggers big “aha” moments for today’s improvement practitioners. Listen now and start developing the kind of self‑awa...

People in this episode

Guest: Des Kelly

Topics covered

  • self-awareness
  • leadership
  • personal development
  • Johari Window
  • communication
  • feedback

Keywords

  • Johari Window
  • self-awareness
  • leadership
  • feedback
  • personal development
  • communication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Process Management International

Books & works: Johari Window

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