A blank page test is used In technology and psychology to observe how systems or individuals respond when presented with nothing…no data, no instructions, no guidance. It reveals default behaviours, error-handling mechanisms, and even creativity under uncertainty.

But what if we applied this idea to leadership?

Leadership often thrives on structure: strategies, KPIs, and playbooks. Yet, the true measure of a leader emerges when the script disappears. When faced with ambiguity, how do you respond? Do you freeze, default to old habits, or innovate?

A blank page moment in leadership could be:

• Starting a new team with no precedent
• Navigating a crisis without a manual
  
• Driving change when the path isn’t clear
  

• Default behaviours – Do you revert to control or empower others?
• Error handling – How do you manage mistakes when the rules aren’t defined?
  
• Creativity and resilience – Can you inspire clarity when none exists?

So, turn Blank Pages into Opportunities...Instead of fearing the void, embrace it:

• Pause before reacting – Silence can be a strategic tool.
• Ask better questions – Curiosity unlocks possibilities.
  
• Empower your team – Collective creativity often beats individual certainty.