Working for a perfectionist can be taxing, especially a perfectionistic manager who imposes unrealistic standards of perfection on others. The temptation to rebel may be
You can spot perfectionism in every field, and if you look closely, at every level. In management, the most productive are viewed as “systematic” or
Perfectionism is not all bad. Think about it: perfectionistic managers develop the skills to blend reason, logic, emotion and insight. They rely on these tools
Smart leaders agree: hire for passion, train for skill. A manager with a passion for excellence, quality and accomplishment will benefit an organization. But when
Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,
Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects
Most employees favor consensus-run organizations where leaders manage democratically through inclusion and feedback. Consensus-style leadership is a refreshing alternative to tyrannical leadership, but democracy, taken
Sudden information is generally incomplete, incorporating whatever is available at the moment. By contrast, leaders sift through information, take time to gather data, and draw
