Perfection promises safety, but it quietly drains momentum, frustrates teams, and lets faster competitors win. We pull back the curtain on the perfection trap and show how courageous action, not flawless planning, drives real results.
From stress drivers that kick in under pressure to the subtle fears that keep smart leaders stuck, we map the patterns that stall execution and offer a practical path forward. Lois unpacks the critical difference between excellence and perfection. Excellence is doing your best with what you have when you have it; perfection waits for conditions that never arrive.
You’ll hear a candid story of a leader who swapped endless refinement for 80% clarity, took the first step, and sparked a transformation that became a company case study. The message is simple and urgent: action creates learning that planning alone cannot.
We share four field-tested strategies to move now and improve as you go. Use the 80% rule to decide faster, time-box choices to end analysis loops, reframe mistakes as data to speed learning, and model imperfection to build psychological safety.
These moves align teams, invite contribution, and create a culture where speed and quality grow together. If you’re leading change, scaling a team, or navigating ambiguity, this conversation equips you with the mindset and tools to choose progress over perfection and to keep momentum when it matters most.
Ready to take the next step? Pick one decision you’ve been delaying and make a move this week. Then tell us what you did and what you learned—subscribe, share the episode with a leader who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show.
Leadership Horizons - Helping You Lead Beyond Boundaries
