999: How Perfectionism Holds Us Back–and What to Do About It with Dr. Greg Chasson

Dr. Greg Chasson reveals the double-edged nature of perfectionism—and provides expert strategies for managing it.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How perfectionism differs from high standards

2) How inefficiency can make you more effective

3) How to deal with another perfectionist at work

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— ABOUT GREG —

Dr. Greg Chasson is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified cognitive-behavioral therapist, Associate Professor, and the Director of Behavioral Interventions of the Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Clinic in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago. Over the past two decades, Dr. Chasson has provided cognitive-behavioral therapy for clinically severe perfectionism and has owned and operated two mental health practices.

As an active scholar, Dr. Chasson has authored or co-authored more than 70 scientific publications and one academic book (Hoarding Disorder: Advances in Psychotherapy – Evidence-Based Practice). He also serves as the editor of the scientific journal and the behavior therapist, and he has served on the board of directors for a variety of professional non-profit organizations.

• Book: Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management

• Website: GregChasson.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: The Selfish Gene (Popular Science) by Richard Dawkins

• Past episode: 278: The Critical Factors Separating High and Low Performers with Morten Hansen

• Past episode: 482: David Allen Returns with the 10 Moves to Stress-Free Productivity

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