People respect us for our strengths and expertise
but they relate to us through our flaws,
through our humanity.
No-on loves a perfectionist, because we all know it’s a sham – human perfection doesn’t exist. We all experince the ups and downs of life, make mistakes, are mean at times, forget things. What’s wrong with being fully human?
When we’re working with others, our communication will flourish where we build “know, like and trust”. When we meet people in an earthy, dependable, authentic way. And when we share encouragement and seek their help.
The number one behavior that people engage in that make leaders trust them more is asking for help. Brene Brown
Of course, the reason some of us become perfectionists is to avoid being judged or rejected. Unfortunately, perfectionism does not help. We still judge ourselves, which lowers our capacity to shine, and others still judge us too.
Have you overworked your way into chronic stress or even burnout? If so, the game’s not over, it’s just the end of the second set. Stage a massive comeback to sustainable and performant leadership. There is an easier way to perform at your best – I will show you how.
Your B- work will look like A++ work to other people, becasue you are innately a high achiever. However, you will produce it much quicker, more instinctively, producing quality from your native skills, and the experience you take for granted. What they will love, though, is that they can now trust you to deliver your work on time, no fuss, no excuses – right when they need it.