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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 8 MIN

The Perfectionism Problem: Why 'Good Enough' Outperforms Perfect

from The Modern Humanitarian and International Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact During Uncertainty as a NGO Leader While Avoiding Stress, Burnout and Overwhelm

Are you spending hours trying to make your work perfect only to feel more stressed, overwhelmed, and behind?Many humanitarian and nonprofit leaders believe perfection equals professionalism and impact. But in reality, perfectionism often creates anxiety, procrastination, burnout, and wasted energy while slowing down the meaningful work that truly matters.In this episode you'll:Learn the difference between producing quality work and falling into the perfectionism trapDiscover the three biggest signs your work has crossed from productive into perfectionisticFind practical strategies to reduce stress, stop overthinking, and create sustainable impact without sacrificing standardsPress play to learn how to let go of perfectionism, protect your energy, and produce impactful work more effectively as a leader.Watch on YouTube HereWHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE?Want to know how to lead better? It starts by understanding your leadership style. To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader. Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit.This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

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