The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism in Leadership

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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