Embracing Imperfection: Why Perfection Kills Progress

13/08/2025 19 min Temporada 1 Episodio 41
Embracing Imperfection: Why Perfection Kills Progress

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In this episode, we uncover how perfectionism can be a major obstacle to authentic leadership and growth. We explore the psychology behind perfectionism, how a fixed mindset stifles innovation, and introduce Positive Intelligence’s saboteurs like the Controller and Hyperachiever. Learn the beauty of wabi-sabi and discover practical strategies to shift from perfectionism to progress, including lessons from Thomas Edison’s failures and Seth Godin's MVP approach. The challenge: release a project you’ve been holding back because it's not perfect enough and take that first step toward growth.Highlights from this episode:Perfection stifles creativity, risk-taking, and innovationFixed mindset links perfectionism to viewing mistakes as failuresPerfectionism creates a leadership environment that discourages failure and innovationWabi-sabi celebrates beauty in imperfection and life's natural cyclesThe Controller and Hyperachiever saboteurs drive perfectionism, but can be overcomeEdison’s 10,000 light bulb failures show how failure fuels innovationFour strategies to overcome perfectionism: progress, failure, experimentation, self-compassionImperfect work (MVP model) is better than waiting for perfectionhttps://www.toddbertsch.com/podcast/episode-41-embracing-imperfection-why-perfection-kills-progress/Thanks for listening! We appreciate you. Follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddmbertsch/ https://www.facebook.com/theboltwithtoddb https://www.instagram.com/theboltwithtoddb/ https://www.youtube.com/@theboltwithtoddb ⚡ Ready to ignite lasting transformation in your team or event? Book me for keynotes, corporate training, or Positive Intelligence® coaching at ToddBertsch.com

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