We did not expect to find ourselves in a car dealership sales office this week. Heck, a new car was not in our financial plan for at least the rest of 2010. Also not planned, however, was the damage sustained by our current vehicle when a Hummer tried to roll over it as it sat parked last month. A Corvette apparently is not designed to be treated as a speed bump... Good to know.
It was in this unexpected circumstance I was reminded negotiations are so much more beneficial to the better communicator. Life is easier for a better communicator. I thought of my clients whose lives changed in positive ways they did not expect all because they improved their communication skills and exuded more self-confidence. (I'd love to share those stories with you when we have more time!)
These were good thoughts that came to me in what could have been an uncomfortable situation and immediately my day looked brighter. I feel so honored when my clients share those stories with me and so grateful to be a part of that positive change. ( hint: Positive stories are always welcome!)
Whether you are presenting in front of an audience, camera, or in a negotiation of some kind, fixation on perfection can be your biggest enemy. Creation of empathy is essential to proving your point, but your ability to empathize may be undermined by that sneaky perfectionism.
This week, let's take a quick look at how we can free our inner super star from the binding ties of perfectionism. This new way of looking at yourself may help free other areas of your life outside of your business as well!
 
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Perfection is Overrated!
Find the freedom that comes from giving you a break
Are you a perfectionist? If your automatic response is "No!" I invite you to take a closer look; there is a well-meaning perfectionist in every one of us!
 Wanting to be the best, and see things executed to the highest level of quality is a good direction to set your business compass but, I see this quest for perfection keeping people from reaching their true potential nearly every day.
Sometimes the perfectionist inside of a very talented client will keep her from even getting in front of a camera, until she "can lose these ten pounds, then, I'll do this!" Weeks, months or even years can go by and many opportunities to promote and grow her brand recognition are lost.
Other times the perfectionist side of a person can manifest a near obsession with the "perfect take": "I have to eliminate that stutter, and the blinking, and hit that key point harder..." It may sound constructive self-criticism, but I have seen hours wasted and temperaments tested by this type of paralyzing thought. It does not make for a positive experience; Trust me on this, I've done it myself!
The antidote to perfectionism paralysis is a new perspective! Here's when I discovered mine:
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