The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism in Leadership

What Will You Learn?Why perfectionism is often a disguised villain that steals time and energyThe dangers of moving goalposts and delaying decisionsHow to define “good enough” early to set clear project goalsThe importance of aligning expectations with your team and bossWhy leading with progress beats chasing perfectionEffective delegation: focusing on the “what” and “why,” not the “how”Setting time limits for decisions to avoid stallingThe power of celebrating imperfect wins to build momentum and motivationTimestamps:0:00 - Perfectionism as a hidden villain in leadership2:17 - Signs you might be a perfectionist leader4:30 - Personal feedback and breakthrough moment7:19 - The cost of endless tweaking and project delays9:08 - Defining “good enough” early and agreeing with team/boss10:33 - Lead with progress, not perfectionism14:19 - Delegating the “how” vs. “what” and “why”17:48 - Set decision deadlines to keep projects moving19:10 - 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 : @yuwabconsultingApple     : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yuwab-%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%A8/id1801036453Spotify    : https://open.spotify.com/show/2vfcZCdwnXkiMdEvNVF9HH   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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