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Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management Paperback – April 16 2024

by Greg Chasson (Author)
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Is a perfectionist good or bad for your team?

Step into a world where perfectionism isn't a virtue but can be a disruption to management in Greg Chasson's compelling book, Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management, a powerful addition to the realm of leadership books.

As a renowned psychologist and expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy, Chasson unravels the complexities of perfectionism, making this book an essential read for those seeking self-growth, effective leadership, and successful team building.

In Flawed, Chasson dissects the double-edged nature of perfectionism and its detrimental effects on organizational productivity.

Tailored for managers and business leaders striving for effective team building, the book provides a roadmap for understanding, detecting, and solving five common ways perfectionism disrupts the workplace.

What sets Flawed apart is its practical approach to solving the perfectionism puzzle and fostering a growth-oriented work environment. Chasson offers a range of anti-perfectionism strategies and tactics, empowering leaders to build cohesive teams and drive success.

Trust in Chasson's authority is well-founded. As an Associate Professor and Director of Behavioral Interventions at the University of Chicago's Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders Clinic, he draws on extensive research and practical experience.

Flawed is not just a book; it's a transformative guide for leaders committed to effective team building and mitigating the adverse effects of perfectionism on both individuals and organizations.

Don't let perfectionism hinder your team's success—discover actionable solutions within the pages of Flawed.
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  1. ISBN-13
    979-8990068803
  2. Publication date
    April 16 2024
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    15.24 x 1.8 x 22.86 cm
  5. Print length
    314 pages
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Robert Pisarz
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and informative read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024
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Picked this book up as a clinician interested in learning more about "perfectionism." I couldn't have been more pleased! Dr. Chasson provides a nuanced view of perfectionism and how it impact's people ability to work. It's lighthearted and I caught myself chuckling many times. The book is more geared toward managers, employees and the workplace in general rather than clinicians (but useful for both audiences, in my opinion). So after I finished it, I handed the copy to my fiance, who works in management in HR, and she came away with great revelations on some of the "perfectionism" in her workplace and how to go about improving workflow, efficiency as well as employee confidence and wellbeing.
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Anon
5.0 out of 5 stars Every leader should have a copy
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
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If you are in any form of a leadership role, Flawed should be on your must read list. Perfectionism as a distorted value and unstainable saps efficiency from ourselves and our staff. To become a true leader who is invested in the growth of their team recognizing this silent productivity-harmer is essential. Dr. Chasson combines his wry and dry wit with practical and meaningful insights. Each chapter has a nice clean summary to it. As a professional who has worked with hundreds, if not thousands, of people and leaders struggling with the monster of perfectionism, I applaud this contribution.
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Tim Tumilty
5.0 out of 5 stars Game changing book for team leaders
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
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What a game changer! I wish I had this book ten years ago. It would have helped me be more aware of the impact that acute perfectionist behaviors can have on an organization so I could have taken more effective actions.

Maybe, like I have, you’ve recruited employees for their creativity, thoroughness, attention to detail, and the rigorous methods they use to deliver outstanding work, putting them well ahead of their peers and the competition. These can be some of your best employees. But what happens when you aren’t aware of the negative traits that can come with acute perfectionism, that going unrecognized and uncorrected, negatively impact the employees’ career, organizational productivity, and that can stifle a healthy work environment?

Greg Chasson’s new book, Flawed: Why Perfectionism Is A Challenge To Management, provides useful insights into recognizing perfectionism and a perfectionist culture. It also delivers methods to diagnose, manage, and take corrective actions in an understandable, practical, and down-to-earth manner. It’s a must-read for leaders who want to provide an environment for these unique individuals to flourish and to limit any negative effects on the organization before it’s too late. Highly recommended.
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Glen Mee
5.0 out of 5 stars Increase your Leadership Skill by understanding Perfectionism
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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This book is a must-read for the manager or business leader who wants to be more effective in their role. Author Greg Chasson shares his knowledge and experience pertaining to perfectionists lurking within the workplace. After reading the book, I clearly understood that there is no great pride in being a perfectionist. Quite the contrary, a true perfectionist can have a very negative impact on the work team and stand in the way of overall goal achievement. Perfectionism is not the same as striving to be your best.
Chasson does a great job of guiding the reader through the nuances of perfectionism. He accomplishes this using plain language and helpful case illustrations to make his points. His worksheets and graphs are quite helpful. Most effective is how he summarizes the end of each chapter by including a recap of conclusions and take aways.
The only thing Dr. Chasson and I disagree on is the importance of properly folding towels.... On that subject, I wholeheartedly agree with his wife.
Understanding perfectionism certainly increases my leadership and management skills.
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Pamela Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars perfectionism vs. pursing perfection
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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Flawed differentiates between perfectionism and striving for perfection and gives tools to help improve workplace dynamics and performance. I appreciated the humor and real-world examples and definitely feel all managers and leaders should have this book in their library.
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