Productivity
Issue: October / November 2026

The Perfectionism Trap: Why Great Assistants Struggle to Delegate

By - September 25, 2026

Many Assistants pride themselves on getting things right the first time, but perfectionism can be one of the biggest barriers to career progression, explains Glynis E. Devine
Productivity
Issue: April / May 2024

Done Is Better Than Perfect

By - March 25, 2024

Imperfect action is better than no action at all, explains Carol Schulte
Career Development
Issue: April / May 2024

The Perfection Trap: Why Pursuing Excellence Is the Better Goal

By - March 25, 2024

Embracing our imperfections can lead the way to excellence, explains Marsha Egan
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: August / September 2023

Escaping the Trap of Perfectionism Through Self-Compassion

By - July 25, 2023

Self-compassion is a powerful and transformative practice, explains Jason Liem
Career Development
Issue: May / June 2015

Being content with near perfection

By - May 24, 2015

If taken to extremes, perfectionism can be self-defeating, explains Carole Spiers