Like any extreme trait, perfectionism can be a double-edged sword. Having high standards and being hardworking can help someone stand out in a crowded field, and their tenacity can help them improve their skills over time. And, to an extent, being very conscientious can help avoid errors.
If you’re struggling to let go of some of your perfectionistic tendencies, or managing someone who is, it can be helpful to remember the ways perfectionists can self-sabotage in the workplace. I’ll discuss five below. You’ll notice a general theme of the person losing sight of the big picture.like perfectionism is a helpful trait, it usually isn’t. Not every perfectionist will do all of these things, but all of them are counterproductive.
I mean the word 'empathy' - the ring of that word creates a distraction to deliver results for free.
How can you tell a perfectionist, from someone just being, say, apt?