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