When high standards stall progress, Precision leaders need a reset. Learn the 90% rule to ship excellent work without losing momentum. in this episode we talk about Perfection vs Progress: How Precision Leaders Keep Work Moving.
For Results-Oriented leaders, high standards are a strength — but perfectionism can stall projects before they ever take off. We explore the Precision Trap: when control masquerades as excellence and collaboration breaks down.
You’ll hear a real story of a project that never shipped because “perfect” got in the way of progress, and learn how to reframe “done” so your work delivers both excellence and momentum.
What You’ll Learn
Why control feels safe — but secretly slows you down.
How to spot the Precision Trap in the moment.
A simple 90/10 practice for defining “done.”
How to keep excellence intact while still shipping on time.
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One Small Practice
Define the must-haves (the 90%) and let the rest flex. Share this definition out loud with your team so everyone knows when the work is truly ready to move.
Music Credits: “Background Inspiring” by Dmytro Kuvalin via Pixabay (intro/outro, every episode) and “lofi snowfall” by TheYumeCollective via Pixabay.
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