How to Manage a Perfectionist Without Breaking Their Spirit

Lucas and Luna tackle a challenge every manager faces: the team member who holds themselves—and sometimes everyone else—to an impossibly high standard. In this episode, they dig into why perfectionism is different from high performance, how to spot the hidden costs of perfectionism on team velocity and morale, and specific techniques for coaching a perfectionist employee. Drawing on research from organizational psychologist Adam Grant and a case study from a product team at a mid-sized SaaS company, they explore how to help your perfectionist reframe 'good enough' without killing their drive. You will learn the difference between a 'learning goal' and a 'performance goal,' a practical exercise to restate standards, and how to model vulnerability as a leader. If you have ever wondered how to give feedback to someone who is already harder on themselves than you ever could be, this episode is for you. #Perfectionism #Management #TeamLeadership #HighPerformers #PsychologicalSafety #GrowthMindset #Feedback #Coaching #Productivity #WorkplaceCulture #FirstTimeManagers #PeopleManagement #Careers #AdamGrant #LearningGoals #VulnerableLeadership #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo