Episode 42 Learning to Manage Perfectionism

Today, we delve into the single most fundamental skill that underpins all human interaction and achievement: effective communication.

Of all the abilities you can cultivate, the power to convey ideas, inspire action, and build connections through words is arguably the mo ...

Today, we are tackling the one resource that is truly finite and universally shared: time. We will explore the practical techniques that allow you to master your time and, by extension, achieve your goals.

Time is the great equalizer. Every person on the planet, regardle ...

Perfectionism can help us succeed, but it can also be a detriment to our mental health and our lives. Understanding it is the first step to better management. In this episode, psychologist Thomas Greenspon shares research about perfectionism, where it comes from, how it can impac ...  Show more

Many high performers go through their working lives struggling with perfectionism and not even realizing it - or not understanding why they have such a need to achieve. In this episode, we continue the conversation around the roots of perfectionism, how to know if it is a problem ...  Show more

High standards, attention to detail, and self-control are invaluable qualities at work. They’re also aspects of perfectionism, something to which many high achievers credit much of their success. But Ellen Hendriksen, clinical psychologist at Boston University's Center for Anxiet ...  Show more

Perfectionism is everyone’s favorite flaw. It’s easy to assume that our push to be perfect is what leads to academic, athletic, and professional success. But how do we distinguish between high standards and unrealistic expectations? This week, we bring you a favorite conversat ...