Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management

Is a perfectionist good or bad for your team? You may think perfectionism drives excellence-but what if it's actually holding your team back? In Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management, psychologist and leadership expert Dr. Gregory Chasson reveals the hidden ways perfectionist thinking damages team performance, drains morale, and creates toxic workplace dynamics. This practical guide is essential for leaders, managers, HR professionals, and executive coaches who want to: Identify the five key ways perfectionism disrupts team performance Understand how perfectionist managers unintentionally sabotage creativity and trust Replace "flawless" expectations with high standards that support innovation and well-being Apply science-backed strategies to build more cohesive, productive teams Grounded in decades of research and clinical insight, Chasson's approach combines psychological science with real-world business application. You'll learn how to spot perfectionistic behavior early-and what to do when it shows up in yourself or your leadership team. Whether you're a recovering perfectionist or managing one, this book delivers: Clear frameworks and language to talk about perfectionism in the workplace Actionable tools to shift from fear-based leadership to growth-oriented culture A refreshing perspective on how "flawed" thinking can actually build stronger organizations Dr. Chasson is Associate Professor and Director of Behavioral Interventions at the University of Chicago's OCD & Related Disorders Clinic. His expertise gives this book the depth of academic credibility with the clarity of a management manual. Stop letting perfectionism masquerade as excellence. Flawed will help you discover how to lead with courage, clarity, and a healthier path to success.

Review :
It's time to work on how we work. If you've gotten hooked on being perfect instead of being of service, this book will be a balm. Share it with someone who needs your help. Seth Godin Author, The Song of Significance I so wanted to write that Flawed is perfect! It covers very important material in a highly engaging style, drawing from extensive clinical research. But I avoid the obvious and ironic error to say instead that Flawed offers a comprehensive look at the dangers of perfectionism in teams and organizations - and offers a way out. Author Greg Chasson adds a crucial new perspective to existing resources on perfectionism in individuals by bringing his considerable clinical expertise to the workplace. Amy C Edmondson Author, Right Kind of Wrong Flawed is one of those precious books that comes along just at the right moment. It's well-researched, chock-full of illuminating case studies, and offers a treasure trove of clinically-informed strategies to manage both our own perfectionism and the perfectionism of other people. Like spending time with a close friend, by the end of it I was sad to put it down. It's the only book on perfectionism that business leaders will ever need. Thomas Curran Author, The Perfection Trap In Flawed, Greg Chasson tackles toxic achievement culture head-on. He exposes the widespread harm of perfectionism in the workplace and provides practical frameworks and solutions for leaders and managers. Flawed is a must-read for anyone with an interest in workplace health and looking for a healthy way forward. Jennifer Breheny Wallace Author, Never Enough Perfectionism is a secret saboteur of organizational efficiency, but Greg's engrossing and timeless book delivers an innovative framework and practical solutions for addressing perfectionism in your teams. Flawed needs to be required reading for every manager and any business leader with a stake in a thriving workplace culture. Nick Sonnenberg Author, Come Up for Air Time for companies to stop hailing perfection as the only destination and recognize flexible thinking as a viable direction. Fixating on unreasonable expectations is a surefire way to act inauthentically and unnaturally, while also undermining your personal and professional potential. Chasson's entertaining and informative book masterfully changes the way we think about perfection. This book will help leaders and perfectionists alike. Colin Coggins Co-Author, The Unsold Mindset Perfectionists on your team can become crippled by their own strategies, albeit with the best of intentions. Their behavior seems self-defeating and paradoxical. And they can bog down your entire team. Greg Chasson gives expert guidance about how managers can root out the cause of inefficiency and obstacles to success by helping you spot perfectionistic employees. And more importantly, he provides you with a multitude of strategies that you can use to help these employees truly tap into their potential. Jeff Szymanski, Author, The Perfectionist's Handbook Overcoming analysis-paralysis by embracing uncertainty and imperfection is essential for operators to realize their full potential. Dr. Chasson has tremendously utilized his expertise as an OCD specialist and his adept teaching ability to assist leaders in mastering this important skill. Stephen Smith, Founder/CEO, NOCD