What Will You Learn?
- Why perfectionism is often a disguised villain that steals time and energy
- The dangers of moving goalposts and delaying decisions
- How to define “good enough” early to set clear project goals
- The importance of aligning expectations with your team and boss
- Why leading with progress beats chasing perfection
- Effective delegation: focusing on the “what” and “why,” not the “how”
- Setting time limits for decisions to avoid stalling
- The power of celebrating imperfect wins to build momentum and motivation
Timestamps:
- 0:00 - Perfectionism as a hidden villain in leadership
- 2:17 - Signs you might be a perfectionist leader
- 4:30 - Personal feedback and breakthrough moment
- 7:19 - The cost of endless tweaking and project delays
- 9:08 - Defining “good enough” early and agreeing with team/boss
- 10:33 - Lead with progress, not perfectionism
- 14:19 - Delegating the “how” vs. “what” and “why”
- 17:48 - Set decision deadlines to keep projects moving
- 19:10 - Celebrate even imperfect wins to maintain momentum
This episode is a must-listen for any leader struggling with over-perfectionism. It offers actionable insights to foster a healthier work culture centered on progress, team trust, and resilience.
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