Hi, Managers and Supervisors, How’s it going?
In this podcast episode, we will explore whether perfection equals being an outstanding Manager or Supervisor.
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Hi, Managers and Supervisors, How’s it going?
In this podcast episode, we will explore whether perfection equals being an outstanding Manager or Supervisor.
In the business setting, we have been conditioned in the business world to be perfect, which is totally the opposite of imperfect. Everything is about image and how to place yourself to get to the top.
But lately, I’ve heard a lot about perfection, and it is okay to be imperfect, but in the business world, imperfection is something people don’t strive for; they strive for the appearance of perfectionism.
We are taught we need to do this and to do that, and everything is based on perception. We’ve been groomed on how to dress and act, and people capitalize on our mistakes to climb up the corporate ladder. Mistakes are challenging because we need to be perfect. We can’t make mistakes and take risks because errors could happen, so how do people learn if they are scared to make mistakes? Some people won’t take risks or get out of the norm. After all, they are afraid that if they take risks, their mistakes will be out there, and someone else will gain because they made a mistake.
So how do we change this? How do we let people be imperfect so they can learn and grow from those experiences of failure?
We have all met someone who appears to have it all together and comes across as having a perfect life. They post all this fun and fabulous stuff on Facebook about their life. They have a great career, a huge house, a brand new car, and a loving home life from appearances, then, later on, you find out it was all a show.
What about a leader that appears to be perfect?
Is anyone really perfect? Hell no, we all have quirks, habits, and personalities that may sometimes rub someone the wrong way, and we make mistakes; that is what a human does.
Do you respect someone who looks and acts perfect, or do you question their motives?
Who do you respect more, someone who is a hot mess but holds it all together or a fake perfect person always looking to make a great impression?
Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying you should scatter all your dirty laundry at work and not do your job correctly quite the opposite. However, when someone comes across as always perfect and doesn’t admit to making mistakes, it leaves suspicion and a lack of trust. It is hard to build lasting relationships by not showing your human side. You may be called a fair-weather person and much more.
Good leaders admit they are not perfect and make mistakes while genuinely caring about how their actions affect others. They strive to do an excellent job for the company, their superiors, staff, coworkers, and customers. They admit their mistakes, learn from them, and seek not to repeat them.
What are your thoughts on whether perfection equals an outstanding manager or supervisor?
Today’s podcast Affirmation
Mistakes teach me, and I allow myself to grow from them and the lessons they offer.
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