When high standards stall progress, Precision leaders need a reset. Learn the 90% rule to ship excellent work without losing momentum. in this episode we talk about Perfection vs Progress: How Precision Leaders Keep Work Moving.

For Results-Oriented leaders, high standards are a strength — but perfectionism can stall projects before they ever take off. We explore the Precision Trap: when control masquerades as excellence and collaboration breaks down.

You’ll hear a real story of a project that never shipped because “perfect” got in the way of progress, and learn how to reframe “done” so your work delivers both excellence and momentum.

What You’ll Learn

• Why control feels safe — but secretly slows you down.

• How to spot the Precision Trap in the moment.

• A simple 90/10 practice for defining “done.”

• How to keep excellence intact while still shipping on time.

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One Small Practice
Define the must-haves (the 90%) and let the rest flex. Share this definition out loud with your team so everyone knows when the work is truly ready to move.

Music Credits: “Background Inspiring” by Dmytro Kuvalin via Pixabay (intro/outro, every episode) and “lofi snowfall” by TheYumeCollective via Pixabay.

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