Team Success Podcast

Are you holding yourself—or your team—to an impossible standard? In this episode, Shannon Waller unpacks the real differences between high standards and perfectionism. She also explains how to build a culture of confidence, speed, and accountability so your team can deliver great results, move faster, and actually enjoy the process—without getting stuck chasing an unattainable ideal. Download Episode Transcript Show Notes: Having high standards helps you feel confident and stay clear on what really matters, unlike perfectionism, which can drain your energy and slow you down. Perfectionism usually comes from fear—fear of messing up or not being good enough—while high standards come from caring about great results. Aiming for “really good” instead of “perfect” will help you get more done, faster, and with less stress. The 80% Approach™ is a great way to keep projects moving forward. Instead of trying to do everything yourself or make every detail flawless, take your work to 80% complete and then hand it off