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The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism in Leadership


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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.

 

 Connect with Host Saeed Alghafri:
  • Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/saeedalghafri/
  • Youtube : @yuwabconsulting
  • Apple     : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yuwab-%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%A8/id1801036453
  • Spotify    : https://open.spotify.com/show/2vfcZCdwnXkiMdEvNVF9HH  


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Yuwab | يوابBy Saeed Alghafri, Yuwab Consulting