Giving Feedback

A perfectionist’s unrealistic expectations can unintentionally make their teammates feel like their time is not being valued. Let’s take the example of a hard-driving perfectionist who sends you an excessive number of emails — each one with a different question or suggestion — when he’s feeling o...

There are two types of perfectionists.

• Avoidant perfectionists have trouble beginning tasks. Deadlines trigger their anxiety about doing things perfectly, and therefore, they drag their feet when starting a new project.
• Obsessive perfectionists

Mutual influence is when a teammate allows you to influence their way of thinking and vice versa. It is an important factor that helps any relationship feel more secure.

If a perfectionist’s habits irritate you, try compromising. Identify elements of their routine that may be useful to in...

During team meetings, you might ask:

• Is there a simpler way we can achieve our goal?
• Can we shrink down the amount of time we’re spending?
• What’s the opportunity cost of spending extra time on this versus another task?

For projects where you’re working with ...