Managing perfectionism in the small business workplace with Greg Chasson. How do we understand and mitigate the negative impacts of perfectionism, including burnout and staff turnover.

Dr. Greg Chasson, PhD, ABPP, is an international keynote speaker, esteemed psychologist, board-certified cognitive-behavioral therapist, researcher, and educator.

He’s an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, where he’s also the Director of Behavioral Interventions of the Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders Clinic.

Greg is the author of “Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management.”

Greg lives in the Chicago area.

More about the book:

Step into a world where perfectionism isn’t a virtue but can be a disruption to management in Greg Chasson’s compelling book, Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management, a powerful addition to the realm of leadership books.

As a renowned psychologist and expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy, Chasson unravels the complexities of perfectionism, making this book an essential read for those seeking self-growth, effective leadership, and successful team building.

In Flawed, Chasson dissects the double-edged nature of perfectionism and its detrimental effects on organizational productivity.

Tailored for managers and business leaders striving for effective team building, the book provides a roadmap for understanding, detecting, and solving five common ways perfectionism disrupts the workplace.

What sets Flawed apart is its practical approach to solving the perfectionism puzzle and fostering a growth-oriented work environment. Chasson offers a range of anti-perfectionism strategies and tactics, empowering leaders to build cohesive teams and drive success.

Trust in Chasson’s authority is well-founded. As an Associate Professor and Director of Behavioral Interventions at the University of Chicago’s Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders Clinic, he draws on extensive research and practical experience.

Flawed is not just a book; it’s a transformative guide for leaders committed to effective team building and mitigating the adverse effects of perfectionism on both individuals and organizations.

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Managing Perfectionism:

• “Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management”
  • Why did you write this book? Why the focus on perfectionism?
• Why are you a “recovering perfectionist?” Please share your experiences with being a perfectionist. 
• “…I want organizations to embrace imperfections and encourage strategies like purposeful mistake-making to foster a healthier workplace culture.” – Gregg Chasson
• Why is perfectionism a problem? How can it be a disruption in a small business environment? How does it lead to dysfunction and distress in the workplace?
• How do you spot it in a workplace?
• Should small business owners avoid hiring perfectionists?
• How does perfectionistic brainwashing begin early in the onboarding process?
  
• Making Mistakes on Purpose – really? We don’t really want employees to make mistakes, do we? Does this apply mostly to knowledge workers? How do I embrace making mistakes on purpose if I am making highly engineered widgets, or saving lives?

• How to increase productivity by overcoming perfectionism in the small business workplace:
  • Think more flexibly and broadly to enable adaptability in the workplace.
  • Greatly reduce procrastination and other avoidance behaviors to increase work output.
  • Prioritize tasks based on values to enhance productivity.
  • Interact with colleagues in a less toxic and more effective manner.
  • Eradicate the negative effects of perfectionism without sacrificing high quality deliverables.

Episode Host: Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business.

Resources:

Books mentioned in this episode:
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• Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management by Greg Chasson
• When Perfect Isn’t Good Enough: Strategies for Coping with Perfectionism by Martin M. Antony PhD and Richard P. Swinson MD

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