You’ve worked hard to be where you are.
You didn’t get here by winging it.
You got here by doing things well—really well.
You hold yourself to high standards. You’re precise. You care. You deliver.
And now?
Those same strengths might be holding you back.
when high standards become self-sabotage
Here’s what most leaders don’t realize:
Perfectionism doesn’t just waste time.
It kills trust, momentum, and innovation.
- Delays action
- Stifles your team’s confidence
- Makes you less relatable
- Keeps you stuck in constant “not quite good enough”
- And worst of all: it creates a culture of fear
You want excellence. But you’re accidentally modeling fear of failure.
especially dangerous when you’re leading what you love
You’ve built something that matters to you.
A vision. A team. A business. A mission.
And that makes it even harder to let go.
Because now the stakes feel personal.
So when someone moves slower than you would…
Or makes a mistake you wouldn’t…
That old reflex kicks in: Fix it yourself.
But perfectionism doesn’t scale.
And the more you grip, the more you suffocate the thing you love.
why perfectionism feels safe (but isn’t)
Perfectionism often feels like responsibility.
Like care. Like integrity. Like the right way to lead.
You see the missed details. The clumsy execution. The slower results.
And the voice in your head whispers: If I want this done right, I have to do it myself.
It’s seductive because it worked—once.
Your perfectionism did help you get here. It helped you avoid mistakes, earn respect, build trust.
But what got you here isn’t what will take you forward.
Because at a certain point, excellence isn’t about what you do.
It’s about what you empower others to do.
It’s about building systems that work without your constant correction.
Letting go isn’t reckless. It’s strategic.
Because the more you grow, the more your control becomes the bottleneck.
how to lead beyond perfectionism
Let’s make the shift from flawless to powerful:
- Choose progress over polish.
You can improve in motion. Don’t let “not ready” stop you from starting. - Normalize failure.
Your team won’t take risks if you never show vulnerability. Share your misses—and what you learned. - Delegate before you’re ready.
Let go. Trust your people. Let them rise—and stumble. Growth needs space. - Ask for feedback early.
Don’t wait until it’s “perfect.” Let collaboration shape the result. - Redefine excellence.
Excellence isn’t control. It’s creating clarity, space, and trust so others can bring their best.
you don’t have to be perfect to be powerful
Leadership isn’t about proving your worth.
It’s about multiplying the worth of others.
If perfection has become your default—let’s talk.
Every week, I offer one free, no-strings-attached coaching session.
We dive deep into one challenge—and I promise you’ll walk away lighter, clearer, and more equipped to lead.
Need more clarity before booking?
No pressure. Feel free to dive into the COACHING or MASTERMIND pages to see how I work—and whether this is the right fit for you.
Let go of perfect.
Lead with clarity.
All the best, Floh
