Free online Johari window
Pick 6 words that describe you. Then send a link to friends or colleagues: they pick 6 words for you from the same list, anonymously. Once 3 people have answered, you see your four areas, including your blind spot, with a short AI explanation.
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Send this link to 3 or more people who know you, at work or outside it. Each one picks 6 words for you; nobody sees who picked what.
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The four areas of the Johari window
Open area
Words you picked and others picked too: how you see yourself and how others see you agree.
Blind spot
Words others picked but you did not: what people notice in you that you may not see.
Hidden area
Words you picked but nobody else did: what you know about yourself and others do not see (yet).
Unknown area
Words nobody picked: qualities that are not visible right now, to you or to others.
What is the Johari window?
The Johari window is a simple model of self-awareness created in 1955 by the psychologists Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham (the name joins their first names). It compares how you see yourself with how others see you, using the same list of words, and sorts the words into four areas. The goal is to grow the open area: by sharing more about yourself, and by asking for feedback on what others see.
How it works here
- You pick 6 words from 48, written for everyday life and work (reliable, decisive, a good listener…).
- You send one link. Each person picks 6 words for you in about a minute, without an account.
- From 3 answers, your window appears. Before that nothing is shown, so no single answer can be recognised.
- A short AI explanation looks at your blind spot and the words everyone agrees on, and ends with one question to think about.
How to get a useful window
- Ask 5 to 10 people from different parts of your life: colleagues, a manager, friends.
- Pick the words that are true most days, not the ones you would like to be true.
- Look at the blind spot with curiosity: a word chosen by several people is worth a conversation.
- Read the words in the hidden area too: they may be strengths you could show more.
From the Johari window to a 360
Words are a good start. A 360-degree feedback goes further: colleagues rate how you actually work (communication, delivery, leadership…) and write comments, and an AI report compares their view with yours. It is free on this site and takes about 10 minutes to start.
Frequently asked questions
Is it anonymous?
Yes. People who answer never give their name, and your window only appears once 3 people have answered, so you cannot tell who picked which word.
Do I need an account?
No. You get a private link to your results. Bookmark it or have it emailed to you: without it, nobody (including us) can open your window.
How many people should I ask?
At least 3, ideally 5 to 10 who know you in different settings. Up to 40 people can answer.
Can I use it with a team or a class?
Yes: everyone makes their own window and sends their link to the group. For a live team session, try our team personality game. team personality game
Is the Johari window a personality test?
No. It is a feedback and self-awareness exercise, not a validated assessment. Use it to start conversations, never to judge or select people.