On Perfectionism

Want a clearer picture of what’s working in your business—and what needs attention? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comPeople often say that perfectionism is unproductive, but it’s also toxic, dangerous, and prideful. In this episode, we explore how perfectionism gets in the way of pursuing excellence and leading well, and we walk through three scenarios where perfectionism often shows up for leaders. We also talk about the importance of vulnerability and explain how you can start to shift your focus from being perfect to being committed.  If you struggle with perfectionism, know that there’s a better path (0:46) Perfectionism is toxic, dangerous, and prideful (2:59) If you don’t set a standard, someone else will (8:15) Perfectionism in decision making: It hurts to sit on a fence (10:51) When setting your standard, act as though grace is real and you need it (17:15) Perfectionism in work relationships: Avoid “Superman Syndrome” (19:14) Admit when you don’t know, aren’t good at something, feel afraid, or need help (25:33) Vulnerability is not a manipulation tactic or a therapy session (32:42) Perfectionism in meetings: Let great people do what great people do (35:54) Path for Growth MembershipPath for Growth One-on-One CoachingSign up for the Worth it Wednesday EmailJoin Path for Growth on Instagram and Facebook Not sure where to start? Describe what’s happening in your business or team, then explore 400+ practical resources to help you take the next right step: resources.pathforgrowth.com