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Hi !
Welcome to this week's issue of Executive Insight.
Strive for Excellence, Not Perfection I'm fortunate to know many people who are driven to do their best all the time, every day, and in every circumstance. And when their performance is slightly off, they evaluate what didn't work, why it didn't work, and what could have been done differently. Normally, this is a fabulous personal trait. It reflects a person who is responsible and accountable, and who strives for excellence. When the pursuit of excellence goes into overdrive, however, it may become detrimental to performance. An over-focus on what went wrong in the past can detract from moving forward. And, an obsession on perfection in the future can cause significant stress that may even hinder results. It's important to understand the distinction between excellence and perfection. Excellence implies superiority in the performance of an action, where perfectionism is the refusal to accept anything less than perfect. When you focus on excellence and follow the tried and true process that works best for you (not your colleague, not your best friend, not your brother), the results will come. It's worth taking the time to reflect on what excellence means to you, then consistently apply it to your process, whether it is sales, marketing, production, client service, etc. The bottom line is this: focus on your desired outcome, which is an excellent result, not a perfect one. Have a great week!
 Copyright 2010 Lisa M. Aldisert
Lisa Aldisert is the president of Pharos Alliance, Inc., a management consulting firm that works with organizations in the areas of strategy, business development, and organizational/leadership development. Give us a call at 212-332-3242 to see how we can help you create strategies that make sense for your organization, and result in increased revenue and profitability. |
 Issue #52,
March 25, 2010 ISSN 1947-2889
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