It may seem like an interesting personality trait for a leader, but perfectionism is not always well regarded within organizations. This can be understood as an ineffective way of dealing with work challenges, as usually leads to process delays and even generates unnecessary wear and tear on the part of the team involved.
It is true that in the environment of work we go through several demands and concerns in practically everything that we are submitted to carry out. Until then, the situation is normal. However, when there are excesses, the professional can present negative characteristics and hinder the development of the intended work, both of himself and of colleagues.
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For those who don't know, perfectionism is considered a neurotic disorder in which the person is constantly dissatisfied with their performance and in doubt about the quality of their work. The main behaviors are scrupulousness, checking details, obstinacy, prudence and excessive rigidity, which undermines their punctuality and efficiency.
According to “The Boston Herald”, perfectionism is seen as the “phobia of committing mistakes” and leads many leaders to question their own competencies when something comes out different from what they expected. In turn, other people see it as synonymous with success, not knowing that it can cause low productivity.
The positive factor of perfectionism is linked to the quality and excellence of their work. They are usually the best and most awarded. On the other hand, the search for perfection requires a great emotional and physical burden, as it is common for the same activity to be repeated countless times, until reaching a level considered “acceptable”.
Thus, the question arises: What is the limit of the leader's perfectionism? From the perspective of the team, the limit is directly related to the tolerance of the people involved. It also depends on the conditions of interpersonal relationships and the results and performance of the teams to achieve the proposed goals.
Another question that arises is: How can these characteristics be improved to keep the balance?
librian at work? For this to happen, it is important that simple and objective attitudes are adopted. Among them, stop thinking you're right all the time or resuming previous achievements to self-value. When the focus is on achieving the planned result, it is essential to create goals that can actually be achieved. Try to clarify them well and be open to hearing the team's contributions to increase work performance.
In addition to what has already been mentioned, the leader still has to learn how to deal with people of the most varied personalities, including the cool ones. According to Ramy Arany, consciential behavioral therapist and co-founder of the KVT Institute, the perfectionist must understand that the way these employees perform their work is different from yours and should not be judged.
In this way, the practice of flexibility becomes an essential asset. Other characteristics, such as patience and attention, are also indicated to keep the focus of the work and divide tasks in such a way that it is able to control the time and quality of the work of everyone involved in the process.
With everything that has been discussed so far, the leader, whether of the family, church, school or organization, must be responsible for the productivity of the team. Remember that your attitudes can bring negative consequences both for you and for the people around you, waiting for your command. So, be aware of perfectionism and don't let it get in the way or compromise your leadership.
